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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

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Activity provider:Charleston Historic Tours LLC
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Charleston: Walking History and Bar Tour

Activity provider:Charleston Historic Tours LLC
5  / 5
38 reviews

From US$ 32 per person

Drink your way through Historic Downton Charleston on this combined bar and history tour. Learn about the French Quarter and visit some local favorite drinking spots.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the French Quarter and 2 of the city's most popular bars
  • Immerse yourself in local history from a licensed guide and historic commissioner
  • Try drinks from local breweries and distilleries
  • See Charleston's main sites
  • Discover some of the city’s secret stories only locals know about
Full description
Sip your way through 300 years of local history on this guided tour of Downtown Charleston. Meet your guide at the first bar, where you will sample an appetizer and get the chance to purchase some of the area's finest local beers. As you savor your drink, listen to your guide's commentary of the historical roots of the city. From there, stroll through the charming alleyways and cobblestone streets of Charleston to several cultural sights including a dungeon, original city theater, and 300-year-old homes. Stop at a second bar and hear stories of the Prohibition era and its effects on the city's residents. Finish your tour at a local park near the waterfront for one last story.
Includes
  • Local guide
  • 1 small snack at the first bar
  • Cost of drinks
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People under 21 years

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Guide will be inside o-bar at oyster house and staff can help you find the guide. Guide will have a tour guide license badge. Location is 70 state street Charleston sc 29401 with a burgundy awning out front.

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  • Comfortable shoes

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • *** Getyourguide sells this tour on Expedia which we have no control over, and they may not list correct start location address. If booked thru Expedia the start location is 70 state street Charleston sc 29401 “o-bar at oyster house”

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This tour was the perfect combination of libations, history and fun! Bryan’s in depth knowledge of Charleston’s history made his tour memorable and unique. He also provided great recommendations to complete our time here in Charleston. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Capt’n Bryan’s tour was fantastic! His knowledge of Charlestons history and engagement with everyone made this tour the highlight of our trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to take another tour with Bryan and I highly recommend that anyone coming to Charleston give Bryan a call

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