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Great tour
Great tour, Vanna was great, very informative and entertaining. The history of this time period is very interesting
Speakeasy Sagas - Giro dei pub del proibizionismo di Charleston
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Descrizione
Tornate nell'ombra degli anni Venti, quando Charleston era una città di contraddizioni: affascinante in superficie, ribelle sotto. Nello Speakeasy Sagas Pub Crawl, camminerai proprio nelle strade dove i contrabbandieri schivavano gli agenti federali, i bar segreti ronzavano dietro porte Bloccate. Durante il proibizionismo, l'alcol era fuorilegge, ma a Charleston la festa non si è mai fermata. Questa non era solo una città dal fascino meridionale e campanili. Era una città di stanze nascoste, rumrunner e uomini di legge che guardavano convenientemente dall'altra parte. Dagli scandali della società elegante al chiassoso crimine sul lungomare, questo tour rivela la storia non raccontata del lato selvaggio di Charleston. Lungo la strada, fermati nei pub selezionati a mano dove puoi gustare i tuoi cocktail moderni preferiti (non inclusi nel prezzo del tour) nella Città Santa con un rifiuto di rimanere asciutto.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Torna ai ruggenti anni '20, quando Charleston era un focolaio di contrabbandieri, speakeasies e raid federali. In questo vivace giro dei pub, scopriremo il passato selvaggio dell'era del proibizionismo della città, a partire dall'imponente US Customs House, un tempo roccaforte nella lotta contro gli alcolici illegali. Dalle offerte sussurrate sui moli alle bottiglie nascoste dietro i banconi dei bar, esplorerai come Charleston abbia ballato intorno alla legge e abbia alzato comunque un bicchiere. Brindiamo alla ribellione, ai rumrunner e alla città che non è mai rimasta a secco.
Sebbene sia meglio conosciuta per il suo campanile svettante e la sua storia sacra, la chiesa di San Filippo ha svolto un ruolo più tranquillo durante il Proibizionismo, come punto di vedetta e punto di incontro nel mondo sotterraneo della Città Santa di contrabbandieri e affari clandestini. A pochi passi da dove la legge predicava temperanza, la gente del posto sussurrava di nascondigli nascosti e sorsi segreti. In una città dove il sacro incontrava lo scandalo, San Filippo si trovava al crocevia tra fede, folklore e spiriti proibiti.
High Cotton, un ex edificio bancario splendidamente restaurato nel quartiere storico di Charleston, è dove un tempo eleganza, ricchezza e ribellione si scontravano. Prende il nome dalla frase del sud "vivere di cotone alto", questo punto di riferimento riflette la prosperità dell'era del commercio del cotone di Charleston e lo stile di vita sontuoso dell'élite della città. Ma sotto l'atmosfera raffinata si nasconde una storia più controversa. La leggenda locale collega l'edificio alla focosa attivista per la temperanza Carry A. Nation, famosa per aver assaltato i saloon con un'accetta durante la sua crociata contro l'alcol all'inizio del 1900.
Rudy Royale riflette una storia vivace, ma dietro il suo fascino moderno del Sud si nasconde una connessione con uno dei periodi più controversi della storia americana - il proibizionismo. Durante l’era del 18° emendamento, quando la vendita e la produzione di alcolici divennero illegali in tutti gli Stati Uniti dal 1920 al 1933, i bar e i retrobottega di Charleston si trasformarono in speakeasi nascosti dove il liquore continuava a fluire nonostante la legge federale. Charleston rimane una città che ha resistito tranquillamente, festeggia a gran voce e mantiene il suo spirito pieno a porte chiuse.
Punti salienti
Una guida turistica esperta e divertente
Cosa è incluso
Incluso
Una guida turistica esperta e divertente
Non incluso
Mance
Bevande alcoliche
Solo per gli ospiti di età 21+
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
4.5
200 recensioni
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Solo per età 21+
Recensioni(200)
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Wanna was great!
Loved Vanna's presentation, she had great stories to tell and was very animated in telling them. Highly recommend this tour.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed Vanna’s presentation and her animated storytelling. She’ll be so happy to know her stories made the tour memorable and earned your recommendation. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another great night in Charleston!
J
Secrets of Prohibition
Our tour was very fun and interesting. Our guide was very entertaining! Learned the many secrets of Prohibition.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had such a fun time and enjoyed learning more about Prohibition along the way. It’s wonderful to hear your guide kept the tour entertaining and interesting. Thanks for joining us!
R
Great guide, great tour!!
Our guide was so much fun and gave a great tour! She brought the kind of energy and enthusiasm I wanted while visiting Charleston.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your guide brought the energy and enthusiasm you were hoping for and made your time in Charleston so much fun. Thanks for joining us!
J
we learned a lot it was...
we learned a lot it was very informative, and guide was very knowledgeable. It was his first time being a tour guide, and he did a great job.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you learned a lot and enjoyed your guide’s knowledge throughout the tour. It’s especially wonderful to hear that he did such a great job on his very first tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along!
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History and Cocktails
Andee was great! She was personable and knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. I liked how she tied history with the drinks and had drink recommendations at each spot.Thanks for a great trip!
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that Andee made the crawl such a fun part of your Charleston trip. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed how she connected the history of Prohibition with the drinks and even provided recommendations at each stop. Being able to answer questions and add those personal touches can make the history come alive. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Andee, and we appreciate you choosing Ghost City Tours!
C
Pub Crawl Tour
Annie was a great tour guide! It was a very chill and fun tour. She even had drink recommendations! -
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for joining us and for your kind review! We’re so glad Annie made the experience relaxed, fun, and enjoyable. Her drink recommendations sound like a great addition to the evening, and we love hearing that she helped make the crawl memorable. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with Annie. Thank you again for spending part of your Charleston visit with us!
K
Kendall was an awesome...
Kendall was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and so fun!! Would recommend to anyone that asks for something to do in Charleston!
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Kendall made the experience both knowledgeable and fun. Charleston’s Prohibition history is full of fascinating stories, and having a guide who can bring that history to life makes the evening even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll keep Ghost City Tours in mind the next time you’re looking for something fun to do in Charleston!
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A must read hen visiting Charleston
One very cool speakeasy, but the other two places we stopped at are just normal bars. Kendall was very knowledgeable and friendly the entire time. She did a wonderful job on our tour.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad Kendall was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable. We understand that the atmosphere of individual stops may not have matched what you were expecting from the word “speakeasy,” but we appreciate you recognizing Kendall’s efforts throughout the tour. We hope the history and atmosphere of the evening still gave you an enjoyable glimpse into Charleston’s Prohibition-era past. Thank you for joining us and giving us the opportunity to share your experience.
J
The Secret Bars were Hidden
Our guide was really good. She had some great insight and historical references regarding prohibition. Expected my backroom, secret bars that we didnt go to.
Risposta dell'operatore
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the historical insight your guide provided and found her knowledgeable about Charleston’s Prohibition era. We understand that the atmosphere of the stops did not fully match what you had envisioned when booking a speakeasy-themed tour. We appreciate you sharing that perspective, as it helps future guests understand the experience they can expect. Thank you again for joining us in Charleston and for recognizing the quality of your guide.
