Charleston Waterfront Park tours, things to do and tickets

Discover Charleston through the eyes of a real historian with three college degrees, including a PhD. This experience is a conversation built around you — what you care about, what you’re curious about, and what you hope to understand. Cooper starts by learning what matters most to you, then shapes the experience around your interests. Along the way, he’ll reveal things you never knew, challenge things you thought you knew, and give you the deeper context that makes Charleston’s history so fascinating, complicated, funny, and unforgettable. Using a storytelling style filled with humor, insight, and plenty of thought-provoking questions, Cooper leads you from Waterfront Park south toward the famous Charleston Battery. You’ll see beautiful landmarks, walk historic streets, and explore the colorful, surprising, and sometimes irreverent story of early Charles Towne. By the time the tour ends, you’ll be close to where you began — but you won’t be the same traveler who started.

Learn about the 350-year-old history of Charleston on a walking tour with an actual historian. Visit the top attractions including the famous Pineapple Fountain, Waterfront Park, and many more.

Skip the traffic and parking hassle - hop the DI Ferry for a scenic 30-minute ride straight to Daniel Island's brand-new waterfront docks, just steps from The Kingstide and Vinea. Keep an eye out for dolphins and sweeping views along the way, then relax over dinner before your guaranteed return trip drops you back at Waterfront Park downtown.

Step out of Charleston’s heat, cold, or rain and settle in for Charleston's only indoor history experience - Coffee with Cooper. Join just ten guests, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and discover the amazing history of one of America’s most fascinating cities, by an actual historian with a gift for making the past vivid, surprising, and easy to connect with. Coffee with Cooper was created to make Charleston history more comfortable and accessible. You can explore the city’s past without spending hours walking outdoors—an inviting option for visitors who prefer to sit, need a break from the weather, or have mobility challenges. We wanted more people to be able to enjoy Charleston’s history, whatever the forecast or their ability to walk. Cooper brings an exceptional background to every conversation. He holds a Ph.D., has three additional degrees, and taught at the University of South Carolina.