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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.

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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