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1 day · Charleston itinerary

Charleston in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Charleston? History and harbor. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Carriage tour
  2. 2Rainbow Row
  3. 3The Battery
  4. 4Harbor cruise

Morning: the carriage

A carriage tour of the historic district.

Midday: the row

Rainbow Row and the Battery.

Afternoon: the harbor

A cruise to Fort Sumter.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Charleston — prices per person.

NYC Central Park & Rockefeller Center Private Horse Carriage Tour
New York City
NYC Central Park & Rockefeller Center Private Horse Carriage Tour
5.0(14)·50 min–1h
from$195/ person
via Viator
Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate
Charleston
Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate
5.0(59)·2–4 hours
from$599/ person
via Viator
Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide
Charleston
Semi-private SMALL group Historic Walking Tours w/certified guide
5.0(262)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
90 Minute Sightseeing Bus Tour of Historic Charleston
Charleston
90 Minute Sightseeing Bus Tour of Historic Charleston
4.9(63)·1h 30min
from$32/ person
via Viator
The Boat People Cruise Private Harbor Cruises
Newport Beach
The Boat People Cruise Private Harbor Cruises
5.0(52)·1h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston
Charleston
Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston
5.0(185)·1–2 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
Hilton Head Island
#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
4.9(525)·55 min
from$38/ person
via Viator
SeaQuest Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Destin
SeaQuest Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
5.0(88)·2 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator

Charleston in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Charleston in one day?
Yes — take a carriage tour, stroll Rainbow Row and the Battery, and cruise to Fort Sumter.
What is the best one-day tour in Charleston?
A carriage tour combined with a harbor cruise is ideal for one day.
Is one day enough in Charleston?
One day covers the historic city; add days for plantations, food and ghost tours.

Explore more in Charleston

Carriage ToursHarbor & Fort SumterPlantations & GardensGhost ToursFood ToursHistoric Walking