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Discover Charleston’s layered past with a unique combination of harbor cruising and ghostly carriage rides. This package blends scenic views and spine-tingling stories for a family-friendly adventure.
Discover Charleston’s layered past with a unique combination of harbor cruising and ghostly carriage rides. This package blends scenic views and spine-tingling stories for a family-friendly adventure.
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Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where history breathes from every brick and the waterfront pulses with stories of the past. Charleston Harbor Tours offers an immersive way to experience the city's dynamic heritage through a distinctive combo adventure that merges a scenic harbor cruise with a chilling haunted carriage tour. This unique package presents two contrasting yet complementary perspectives of Charleston, making it an ideal choice for families and history buffs alike.
Board the Carolina Belle, a 72-foot, two-deck bay steamer replica, and glide across Charleston Harbor’s calm waters. During the 90-minute narrated cruise, you’ll pass more than 75 landmarks, including Fort Sumter—the site where the Civil War erupted—along with Forts Moultrie and Johnson, the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriot’s Point, and the striking Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge spanning the Cooper River. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins and diving pelicans, enhancing the tableau of maritime wildlife.
On land, step into the shadows of Charleston’s cobblestone streets aboard an authentic horse-drawn carriage with Old South Carriage Company, the city’s most trusted tour operator for over four decades. This hour-long haunted carriage ride reveals the city’s darker side through tales of restless spirits, pirates, and colonial intrigue. Journey past haunted churches, graveyards, and historic sites like the Provost Dungeon and Old Exchange, all told with richly detailed narration that balances eerie thrills with historical depth.
The two tours can be booked for different days, offering the flexibility to savor Charleston’s waterfront in daylight and the haunted alleys after dark. Both meet within a 15-minute walk of each other in downtown Charleston, ensuring convenient access. The combo represents a substantial savings over individual tickets and showcases Charleston’s multi-faceted character—from its maritime importance to its haunting folklore.
Charleston Harbor Tours, with roots dating back to 1908, stands as the oldest harbor tour company in the city, paired with Old South Carriage’s family-operated reputation since 1983. Together, they deliver an exceptionally curated glimpse into Charleston’s layered past, making this combo a standout option for visitors aiming to connect with the city’s living history and haunting allure.
easy.
1.5–2 hours total.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking required
Purchase of the combo ticket guarantees a spot on the Charleston Harbor Tour for your chosen date and time and includes admission for the haunted carriage tour, which you can schedule separately.
Yes, the harbor cruise and carriage ride can be done on different days, offering flexibility to fit your schedule.
Yes, it’s a family-friendly experience. Children under 4 ride free, but it's recommended to purchase child tickets for ages 4-11.
The harbor tour operates rain or shine with enclosed areas aboard. The carriage tour may cancel in severe weather but can be rescheduled.
The Carolina Belle is wheelchair friendly with ramp access, and the carriage ride offers accessibility features, but it's advised to notify operators in advance.
The harbor tour departs from Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street; the carriage tour leaves from Old South Barn on 14 Anson Street, roughly a 15-minute walk apart.
Charleston’s harbor saw the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter, and its historic streets hide centuries-old stories of colonial life, pirates, and Civil War intrigue.
Charleston Harbor Tours promotes sustainable tourism by protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems and educating visitors about the region’s environmental heritage.
Charleston Harbor Tours operates in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering narrated harbor cruises and sailing experiences aboard several historic and modern vessels. The company runs tours on the Carolina Belle, the Charleston Princess, and the authentic Schooner Pride, presenting options that include live music cruises, brunch buffets, sunset sails, and family-friendly historic harbor tours. Many departures feature licensed captains or knowledgeable narration that guide guests past more than 75 landmarks such as Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Wildlife viewing opportunities often include dolphins and pelicans. Available experiences include the Blues & BBQ Cruise with a live-music evening and buffet, a Brunch Cruise with historic narration, a 90-minute Sunset Harbor Tour, a Historic Charleston Harbor Tour, and a two-hour Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner Pride. Combo tickets pair the harbor cruise with Patriots Point admission, city bus tours, Middleton Place, Boone Hall Plantation, or a carriage ride for multi-stop sightseeing on a single itinerary. A Tri-Combo option bundles a harbor cruise, carriage ride, and Boone Hall Plantation visit. The fleet’s varied seating options — indoor and outdoor decks — accommodate date nights, family outings, and special gatherings. With clearly described itineraries and paired museum or plantation admissions available through combo packages, Charleston Harbor Tours provides practical options for visitors seeking scenic views, historic context, and curated day trips around Charleston’s waterways and nearby attractions. Reservations and combo tickets are offered for flexible scheduling and packaged admission to local museums, plantations, and historic sites every season.
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