Holiday Special Events

The Best Way to Experience

all the beauty, history, and romantic appeal

of the largest city in South Carolina
is with Charleston Tours & Events.

Charleston was voted #1 City in the US for the 9th straight year by readers of Travel+Leisure. Now, see the best of Charleston’s holiday spirit. Tours and cruises fill up, so book now!

Brunch with Santa Cruise

Nov 28, Dec 5, 13, & 20, 2026

Celebrate the holidays with Charleston Harbor Tours aboard the Charleston Princess along with Santa! It's an unforgettable experience for the whole family as Santa mingles with guests throughout the cruise giving lots of photo opportunities. We'll have some great live, historic narration and a well appointed gourmet buffet brunch.

INCLUDED:

Mingling with Santa throughout the cruise

Keepsake photo with Santa included

Historic narration of Charleston's most famous sights

Delicious buffet brunch

Indoor & outdoor seating

holiday specials at charleston harbor tours

Holiday Festival of Lights Tour

Nov 13–Dec 31, 2026

Enjoy Charleston’s #1 holiday light display and leave the driving to us! Bring in the holidays by joining Adventure Sightseeing for a magnificent time at the James Island County Park for Charleston's one-and-only Holiday Festival of Lights! There are over 700 displays and 2 million lights. Running daily from November 14th through December 31st (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

INCLUDED:

Transportation to and from downtown

Entry fee to the Festival of Lights

1.5 hours in the Winter Wonderland area for shopping, s'mores, pictures with Santa, or pure enjoyment of festivities

S'more kit—includes graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate and sticks for roasting!

Blues & BBQ Cruise

Nov 12 & 19, Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2026

Step aboard for a dinner cruise featuring live music by rotating bands and a delicious BBQ buffet. Experience some of the best waterfront dining in Charleston! Enjoy slow-smoked pulled pork, herb-marinated grilled chicken, mac & cheese, coleslaw, and other offerings, all while soaking in stunning sunset views.

INCLUDED:

Two-hour cruise highlighting Charleston's top sights

Full BBQ buffet

Live band

Indoor and outdoor seating for the best sunset views

Hosting a holiday party?

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