Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
Description
Come Live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Historian Adam! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history. This is not a classic "sit there and shut up tour" but an opportunity to engage with a local. The licensed guide will meet guests at the initial bar establishment and receive a small complimentary snack and the opportunity to purchase some of the areas finest beers/ mixed drinks while the guide goes over the historical roots of the city. From there guests will walk the historical alley ways and cobblestone streets of Charleston to several cultural sites included alleys, churches, a theater, and 300 year old homes. A second bar will be the site of another drink opportunity where the guide will relate stories specifically regarding the Prohibition era in Charleston. Guests will share a range of emotions as we combine humor, history and a beverage or two and bring history to life. Come live the local life!
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Itinerary
Guests will see this historic theater as part of the route.
Guests will learn a historical drinking tidbit about the corner the Huguenot Church sits on.
Guests will learn the real history of this historic alleyway. Maybe no duel stories here but something much more important.
Groups will see this remarkable structure as part of the route.
Guests will visit the longest cobblestone street left in Charleston and learn about drunken pirates visiting a nearby tavern. One of the oldest structures in the city is on this street.
Guests will pass by this important structure acknowledging the role of enslaved peoples in the city. And their contributions to drinking history like rum in the Caribbean.
Blind Tiger Pub: Guest will finish at this historic 1893 era saloon to discuss prohibition in South Carolina. If for any reason the location is closed guest will visit an equivalent historic bar.
Highlights
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(349)
A great tour! A fun way to hear and see some history about Charleston, Adam was a wonderful tour guide!
Tour was great! Guide was very personable and informed. He answered all our random questions and was full of great knowledge. We learned a lot and had a few good drinks along the way. Highly recommend the tour.
We had such a fun time on this tour for our girls trip in Charleston!! Highly recommended. We will be back
Captain B was awesome. We weren't sure what to expect going into it, but the knowledge and stories he shared on the tour were awesome. I would 100% recommend this tour for any group of coworkers.
This tour exceeded all expectations and delivered precisely as advertised. Captain B. was an exceptional guide, demonstrating a vast knowledge base. Each stop was made remarkably engaging and enjoyable due to the presentation. It was a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend this excursion.
One of the best tours we’ve ever taken! Lots of fun and entertaining. Great group with starting and ending in a local bar.
We had such a wonderful time with Captain B! We can’t wait to come back and do more tours with him. He added such value and had us still thinking about what he shared with us on the tour. Highly recommend his tour to anyone who is looking for a great tour. Can’t say enough good things about this tour and how much value he added to our trip. Thank you for a great experience Cpt. B!!
We had an amazing time on the History & Hops tour in Charleston with Captain Bryan! The tour was the perfect mix of fun, history, and a laid-back atmosphere. We enjoyed a couple of drinks along the way while exploring the beautiful French Quarter and learning so much about Charleston’s rich history. Captain Bryan was fantastic — you can genuinely tell he loves sharing everything he’s learned about the city. His passion and storytelling made the experience engaging from start to finish. The tour never felt rushed and struck a great balance between informative and entertaining. If you’re visiting Charleston and want a unique way to experience the city, we highly recommend this tour with Captain Bryan!
Probably the best tour we did in Charleston. captain Bryan was fantastic. Gave a great history at each location and all along the way plus killer drink recommendations at each bar that were spot on. His tour is a must for anyone wanting the best of history and drink ls that Charleston has to offer. The icing on the cake was his extensive list of recommendations around the area for the rest of our visit.
Y’all were the bomb! Thank you for being such great guests, as I said my guest’s enthusiasm helps me tremendously and I had such a fun time with y’all on the History and Hops Tour here in Charleston. I’ll see y’all again I’m sure on the next round ! Safe travels- Capt B
Captain Brian was funny, detailed, flexible and engaging. He gave us a chance to get all of our questions in.
Mary Ellen! I had such a fun time with y’all despite some jets making it hard to hear at time. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and spending some of your well earned vacation time with me. Safe travels and see y’all on the next visit to Charleston - Capt B
