We got a confirmation email at 2 am the morning of our experience. We arrived at the meeting location and there was no one there. We waited a few minutes before reaching out and then got sent an email that they were cancelling the experience 7 minutes after it was supposed to start. They said they sent a cancellation email the night before, but did not. I don’t believe this was miscommunication, I believe they just did not even reach out until after I messaged them. I got all of the other messages they sent, so why would that one be the only one to get lost? They tried to blame it on Viator, but I highly doubt it was Viator’s fault as I got all of the other communication. I HIGHLY discourage anyone from booking this experience. We’ll see if they actually send me the refund.
Sip n’ Shop in Charleston
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Description
This is the only shopping experience you will find in Charleston. You will get complimentary wine/champagne throughout the tour and exclusive discounts at each boutique, 10-20%. This tour is so much fun!
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is the perfect tour for girlfriends and bachelorettes who love to shop, drink wine, champagne, and get awesome discounts. You'll wind your way through a 2 hour guided walking tour of Charleston's famed shopping district. The fun begins at a Charleston staple, Juanita Greenberg's, for delicious Margaritas, chips and salsa. Then you'll cruise King Street together on a shopping adventure visiting local boutiques. The tour will conclude at the beautiful Restoration Hotel and their boutique, The Mercantile, where you will enjoy a champagne toast with your gal pals! You'll get complimentary wine throughout the tour, Margaritas at Juanitas, Champagne toast at The Mercantile, and exclusive discounts of 10-20% at each boutique (!!!). The discounts alone pay for this tour! ALL DRINKS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TICKET.
Highlights
Alcoholic Beverages are allowed for 21 years old and above.
What's included
Included
Alcoholic Beverages are allowed for 21 years old and above.
Traveller Ratings
4.2
23 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
L
DO NOT recommend
P
Shipping and Shopping
Fun way to spend an afternoon and become familiar with a few of Charleston’s shops. Our tour guide, Kayla was great.
A
Kayla was the best!
Overall an amazing experience. We were a group of 6 for a bachelorette weekend! Kayla was very knowledgeable about each stop we went too. She also offered recommendations for places closer to where we were staying. She also fixed the brides purse when it broke. Would recommend this for tour for anyone on a trip to Charleston!
E
Savannah was a great...
Savannah was a great guide and took us to some great stores! We really enjoyed our experience and felt it was a great introduction into Charleston!
M
No guide no tour
Awful experience the guy that never showed up and we did not go on this excursion. Need to request my money back.
Operator response
This is not true. We notified you of the cancellation several days before the tour. You failed to check your email. We tried to contact you.
C
Anniversary
Savannah was an excellent host. It was our wedding anniversary and she made sure it was memorable. My wife totally enjoyed the stores:
V
A blast!
Loved Emmaline, she was super sweet and a great guide!!! Fell in live with all the shops!!! This was a fun way to spend sime time in Charleston.
T
Book your tour NOW!
I casually came across this tour a few months ago, and reached out to some friends to see if anyone would come along. We had a very small group - as we went at 11am on a Friday. However, it was so much fun! It was just us and Emmaline, our tour guide. Emmaline was such a kind, sweet and fun young lady. Glad we had her. She took us to several shops along King Street, and wow did we shop;) I cannot recommend this tour enough!!!
J
Nothing
They canceled the tour without notifying us. Was not happy with finding this out after we arrived at the destination to start the tour. Poor communication on the tour operators part. I had to call them to see what was happening
Operator response
We notified all guests the night before. This happens frequently when guests sign up through third party vendors. Check your email and be sure you give an accurate phone number. The number you left was disconnected. Not enough guests signed up so we canceled. It’s unfortunate you left a review for something you didn’t even experience.
K
Great girl's day!!
We had such a fun time visiting shops that we were unfamiliar with, all while sipping on champagne or wine. The discounts offered were very nice. My girlfriends and I loved the whole experience! Savannah was a very fun guide.
