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Ghost Tour in Charleston, South Carolina
Tours • Charleston

Ghost Tour in Charleston, South Carolina

English guided
Afternoon departure
Free cancellation
RON 149.95
The Best Walking History Tour in Charleston SC
Tours • Charleston

The Best Walking History Tour in Charleston SC

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English guided
Free cancellation
RON 258.79
Old Town Trolley Tour in Charleston
Tours • Charleston

Old Town Trolley Tour in Charleston

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2)
From
RON 196.49
Llibertat Sunset Sail Experience in Charleston
Water activities • Charleston

Llibertat Sunset Sail Experience in Charleston

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Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
New Activity
RON 2,906.25
Daytime Dolphin Sail Experience in Charleston
Outdoor & sports activities • Charleston

Daytime Dolphin Sail Experience in Charleston

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Up to 3 hrs
Instant confirmation
New Activity
RON 218.35

Hotels in Charleston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
Hotels • Charleston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview

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3.3 / 5
(2.7K)
From
RON 336.22
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
Hotels • Charleston

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

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4.4 / 5
(1.2K)
From
RON 807.08
The Francis Marion Hotel
Hotels • Charleston

The Francis Marion Hotel

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4.5 / 5
(2.6K)
From
RON 965.65
Best Western Charleston Inn
Hotels • Charleston

Best Western Charleston Inn

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3.9 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 480.16
Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG
Hotels • Charleston

Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 450.95
The Charleston Place
Hotels • Charleston

The Charleston Place

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4.8 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 2,074.80
HarbourView Inn
Hotels • Charleston

HarbourView Inn

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4.9 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 1,083.43
Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel
Hotels • Charleston

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
RON 825.96
Quality Inn Charleston - West Ashley
Hotels • Charleston

Quality Inn Charleston - West Ashley

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2.6 / 5
(314)
From
RON 425.85
Fire Tower
Hotels • Charleston

Fire Tower

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4.8 / 5
(26)
From
RON 1,248.13
Hilton Vacation Club Lodge Alley Inn Charleston
Hotels • Charleston

Hilton Vacation Club Lodge Alley Inn Charleston

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From
RON 830.90
The Nickel Hotel
Hotels • Charleston

The Nickel Hotel

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4.9 / 5
(230)
From
RON 1,074.44

Charleston at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
1 daysTypical
4 daysEarly

Most travellers book very close to travel: typically around 1 day ahead, so a spontaneous trip is practical rather than planning far in advance; during June’s peak demand expect availability to fill fast. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Charleston

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1RON = 0.21USD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Charleston

What to do in Charleston

Charleston is best known for guided Tours, which dominate bookings and shape the city's visitor rhythm across the year. Klook booking data shows Tours are the top category, so expect a season organised around sightseeing, walking tours and curated day experiences. If you prefer fewer crowds, choose quieter months; if you want the full hustle of local events and busiest services, pick the city's peak periods. Decide whether you prioritise smaller crowds or peak-season atmosphere. All observations are based on Klook booking data.

When to visit Charleston

Klook booking data shows demand has clear highs and lows across the year while many travellers keep prices and plans flexible. Peak months gather the largest share of bookings and are when Tours are busiest; quieter months give a calmer experience. With advance planning less common here, prices often stay accessible outside the busiest periods — choose quieter months for lower demand and peak months for atmosphere. For lower prices and smaller crowds, visit in quieter months; for peak-season energy, aim for peak months.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average
February About average
March About average
April About average
May About average
June About average
July About average
August About average
September About average
October About average
November About average
December About average

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Klook booking data

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers here book very close to travel: experiences on Klook are typically booked around 1 day ahead, while the earliest planners book about four days out. That means you can be flexible and secure many Tours at short notice, but during the city's peak months it's wise to book earlier to guarantee your preferred time. Use Klook to lock in the experiences you want without over-planning, and check availability a few days beforehand to avoid missing popular departures. All timings are from Klook booking data.

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