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Home/Destinations/Charleston/Charleston in 3 days
3 days · Charleston itinerary

Charleston in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Charleston cover the city, plantations and Lowcountry. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Historic city
  2. 2Plantations
  3. 3Fort Sumter
  4. 4Food & ghosts

Day 1: the historic city

Carriage tour, Rainbow Row and the Battery.

Day 2: the plantations

Boone Hall and Magnolia.

Day 3: harbor & flavours

Fort Sumter, food and ghosts.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura
New Orleans
Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura
5.0(10)·5–6 hours
from$585/ person
via Viator
1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class
Atlanta
1.5 Hour Southern Essentials: Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Class
5.0(82)·1h 30min
from$45/ 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(263)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Waco & Magnolia Market at the Silos Day Tour
Dallas
Waco & Magnolia Market at the Silos Day Tour
4.9(45)·8 hours
from$400/ person
via Viator
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
Charleston
Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class
5.0(1,003)·4 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Charleston Chicora 2 Hour History Walking Tour
Charleston
Charleston Chicora 2 Hour History Walking Tour
5.0(281)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans
4.8(96)·4–5 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
Charleston
Private Charleston Walking Food Tour in the French Quarter
5.0(263)·3h 30min
from$227/ person
via Viator

Charleston in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Charleston?
Three days let you explore the historic city, tour the plantations, and enjoy food and ghost tours.
What are the best day trips from Charleston?
The Boone Hall and Magnolia plantations, Fort Sumter, and Folly Beach are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Charleston itinerary?
Spend day one in the historic city, day two at the plantations, and day three on the harbor and food.

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