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Beaches & Nature Tours

Beyond the historic streets: nature tours from Charleston reach Folly Beach for dolphin cruises, paddle the marshes by kayak, and visit the vast, centuries-old Angel Oak tree. A breath of Lowcountry fresh air.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Charleston
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
4.8(10,765)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
4.9(6,800)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Charleston
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
4.6(3,757)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak
4.9(2,500)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Charleston
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
4.9(2,284)·3 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour
Hilton Head Island
2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour
4.9(1,675)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing
4.5(1,068)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
4.5(893)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
4.9(595)·2 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour
4.9(509)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek
Mount Pleasant
Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek
4.9(446)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
Byron Bay
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour
4.4(396)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach
4.9(288)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island
Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island
4.7(269)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
90-Minute Dolphin and Nature Tour of Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island
90-Minute Dolphin and Nature Tour of Hilton Head
4.9(244)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach
Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour of Cocoa Beach
4.9(220)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
Charleston
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
5.0(179)·2 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
2 Hour Kayak Hilton Head Dolphin and Nature Tour
Hilton Head Island
2 Hour Kayak Hilton Head Dolphin and Nature Tour
4.9(69)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
Charleston
Get Out of Town! Visit 12 Lowcountry Stops with the Complete Charleston Tour!
4.9(57)·7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
Charleston
Folly Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 12 guests
5.0(56)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
90 Minute Tour to See Dolphins in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island
90 Minute Tour to See Dolphins in Hilton Head Island
4.8(53)·2 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Ocean Sunset Dolphin & Sealife Cruise in Murrells Inlet
Myrtle Beach
Ocean Sunset Dolphin & Sealife Cruise in Murrells Inlet
4.0(26)·1 hour
from$38/ person
via Viator
Dolphin Kayak Tour on Folly Beach
Folly Beach
Dolphin Kayak Tour on Folly Beach
4.9(17)·2 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Charleston/Folly Beach Shark Tooth and fossil Island Drop off
Mount Pleasant
Charleston/Folly Beach Shark Tooth and fossil Island Drop off
4.8(5)·5 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator

Beaches & Nature in Charleston — FAQ

What beaches are near Charleston?
Folly Beach and Isle of Palms are the closest, good for dolphin cruises and relaxing.
What is the Angel Oak?
A vast, centuries-old live oak tree near Charleston, one of the oldest in the country.
Can you kayak near Charleston?
Yes — guided kayak eco-tours explore the Lowcountry marshes and creeks.

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