Cap'n Richard's Ace Basin Nature Tour- Take a boat tour of Ace Basin, one of the largest undeveloped marine estuaries on the east coast. See diverse habitats including forested wetlands, fresh, brackish and salt water tidal marshes, barrier islands and beaches all teaming with wildlife. Also enjoy a tour and picnic at one of South Carolinas famous plantations. (843) 766-9664.
Ace Basin Tours- Tours are about three hours long, traveling through the marshes and sea islands of the ACE Basin. Tours leave from the ACE Basin Tours dock on Coosaw Island. Captain Stan, tour guide and captain, is a former coast guard captain and shrimper with life-long experience of the ACE Basin. He has extensive knowledge of the history and wildlife of the area.
Charleston Carriage Co.- Narrated horse-drawn carriage tours of historic Charleston. 96 N. Market St. Daily 9-Dusk. $15, ages 4-11 $8.
Doin' the Charleston Tours- The seven mile tour includes a 90 minute on-tour laser disc presentation and a stop at The Battery. 375 Meeting St. 9:30, Noon, 2:30, 4:30. $15, ages 6-11 $9. (800) 647-4487.
Old South Carriage Co.- 1-hour tours of historic Charleston in horse drawn carriages. Tour guides wear Confederate uniforms with a distinctive red sash. 14 Anson St. Daily 9-dusk. $17, ages 6-11 $8. (843)723-9712.
Palmetto Carriage Tours- The oldest continually operating mule drawn carriage tour of historic Charleston. 40 N. Market St. Daily 9-4. $16, ages 4-11 $5. (843)723-8145.
Architectural Walking Tours of Charleston- Provides two guided walking tours. The 18th century guided tour features the original "walled city". The 19th century tour, 173 Meeting St. 10:00 and 2:00. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat. $15, under 13 free. (843)893-2327. (800)931-7761
Charleston Strolls- This is the original walking tour. Experience Charleston's history from the colonial days through the Civil War to the present. Battery tour: 115 Meeting St. 10:00 and 130 Market St. 9:30 Mon-Sat. $16; Market Walk: 375 Meeting St. 10:00, Mon-Sat. $10. (843)766-2080.
Fort Sumter- Flashpoint that started the Civil War. Tour boats depart regularly. Park rangers are on site. City Marina at 17 Lock Blvd. daily at 9:30, noon, and 2:30; Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, daily at 10:45, 1:30, 4:00; and Maritime. $11, ages 6-12 $6. (843)722-2628.
Gray Line Water Tours- Tour aboard the Charles Towne Harbor Queen. Some features are Fort Sumter, port facilities, and Charleston's fine waterfront homes. Dinner cruises are available. 196 Concord Street. Two-and-a-quarter-hour day tours $11, ages 4-11 $5 . Dinner cruise 7:00, $36.72 (843)722-1112
The Schooner Pride- Cruise aboard an 84-foot tall ship around Charleston's historic harbor. Guests may help in sailing or relax and enjoy the two hour tour. 2044 Wappoo Hall Rd. Daily Apr-Oct. Schedule varies. $15, under 12 $10. (843)795-1180.
