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Discover Charleston’s historic harbor and haunted streets in one combo adventure. Cruise past Civil War forts and hop aboard the city’s only haunted carriage tour for a spine-tingling journey through time.
Discover Charleston’s historic harbor and haunted streets in one combo adventure. Cruise past Civil War forts and hop aboard the city’s only haunted carriage tour for a spine-tingling journey through time.
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Charleston, South Carolina, sits as a captivating city where history and the supernatural intermingle against a backdrop of southern charm and coastal beauty. Charleston Harbor Tours offers a distinctive adventure designed to showcase this city’s two contrasting sides with its Haunted Tri Combo. This package pairs a scenic harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle with the Old South Haunted Carriage Ride, merging maritime sights with mysterious tales of ghosts and legends.
The harbor cruise departs from the Charleston Maritime Center, winding through Charleston Harbor’s expansive waters. Passengers glide past over 75 landmarks crucial to American history, including Fort Sumter, where the Civil War ignited, the imposing forts Moultrie and Johnson, and the USS Yorktown, a storied World War II aircraft carrier now docked at Patriot’s Point. The iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and stately Battery homes line the shores, while frequent sightings of dolphins and pelicans add a lively natural element to the voyage. The Carolina Belle, a 72-foot two-deck steamer replica, offers both open-air observation decks and a climate-controlled main salon, ensuring comfort no matter the season.
Balancing this historical exploration is the eerie Old South Haunted Carriage Ride through Charleston's cobbled streets. This is the city's only haunted carriage tour, delving into shadowed alleys, centuries-old graveyards, and sites like the Provost Dungeon and Old Exchange, where stories of pirates, patriots, and restless spirits unfold under the cloak of night. Each tour is fully narrated by seasoned guides who bring Charleston’s haunted past vividly to life.
This combo experience suits families and history buffs alike, providing flexible scheduling to embark on both tours either the same day or days apart. It stands out in Charleston’s outdoor activity scene by bridging natural harbor views with immersive cultural storytelling. Operating since 1908, Charleston Harbor Tours is the city’s oldest harbor tour company, paired with Old South Carriage’s 40 years of carriage expertise—making this package both reliable and rich in local heritage. Whether tracing the city’s coastal contours or its haunted history, the Haunted Tri Combo offers a compelling way to encounter Charleston’s deep roots and spirited legacy.
easy.
1.5–3 hours total (both tours).
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires minimal walking and boarding steps.
Purchasing the Combo Tour tickets guarantees your spot on a Charleston Harbor Tour and admission to the Old South Haunted Carriage Ride, which you can schedule separately.
No, you can take the tours on the same day or spread them out across different days based on your convenience.
Yes. The tours are family-friendly and accessible, with handicap ramps and restrooms at the carriage barn.
The harbor cruise runs rain or shine with covered areas aboard. Carriage tours may be canceled in severe weather but can be rescheduled.
Food and drinks are not included but available for purchase on the Carolina Belle’s snack bar; you can bring snacks on the carriage ride.
Call Charleston Harbor Tours at (843) 722-1112 to schedule and confirm your carriage tour timing.
Charleston played a pivotal role in American history from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, with Fort Sumter marking the start of the latter.
Charleston Harbor Tours supports sustainable tourism by maintaining vessel safety standards and encouraging responsible wildlife viewing to minimize impact on local marine life.
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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