North America tours, things to do and tickets

Your pirate guide will lead the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston. You will begin and end at a bar, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to purchase and enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Charleston and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories! Please keep in mind that there will be a lot of walking between drinks stops where your guide will share the haunted history of several landmarks along the way. Per city law, Alcohol must NEVER be taken out of the bar. *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included. *Some of the bars we visit may require guests to be 23+ to consume alcohol. While we will do our best to select alternative options for those under 23, we cannot guarantee accommodations. We strictly adhere to each bar’s policy without exception.

Discover the fascinating history of Charleston during the Prohibition era on a guided tour. Hear interesting and wacky stories as you visit some of the best bars in the city.

On track to host over 3000 guests with a total of 1500 five-star reviews, the famous Tommy 'Alchemy' teaches you prohibition history through cocktails. *3 Cocktails & Snacks Included!

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!

Is this a walking brew tour with a side of ghosts or a ghost tour with a side of brews?? While guests will have to decide that for themselves, we can tell you this is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar and ghost tour guests will visit two different bars where complimentary appetizer will be served at the first location and the guide will provide drink recommendations. As part of the tour guests will also walk by and receive history based ghost stories near graveyards, alleyways, and a haunted dungeon. The second bar is an historic building with a fantastic local beer selection. Guests will ward off the spirits with some "spirits." The tour will wind down at a hauntingly beautiful local park where one of the first female serial killers was hung. Don't stick around too long after the tour or you may end up a ghost yourself! (Please note we do not enter the graveyards.)

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.

Step back into the shadows of the 1920s, when Charleston was a city of contradictions—charming on the surface, rebellious underneath. On the Speakeasy Sagas Pub Crawl, you’ll walk the very streets where bootleggers dodged federal agents, secret bars buzzed behind locked doors. During Prohibition, alcohol was outlawed—but in Charleston, the party never really stopped. This wasn’t just a city of Southern charm and steeples. It was a city of hidden rooms, rumrunners, and lawmen who conveniently looked the other way. From elegant society scandals to rowdy waterfront crime, this tour reveals the untold story of Charleston’s wild side. Along the way, stop at hand-picked pubs where you can enjoy your favorite modern cocktails in the Holy City with a refusal to stay dry. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Step into the shadows of the Holy City and discover a side of Charleston that history books prefer to forget. On this spirited walking tour, you’ll sip your way through haunted pubs and eerie alleyways as we uncover chilling tales of colonists, cutthroat pirates, scandalous brothels, and Prohibition-era bootleggers. From ghostly whispers of the Civil War to the dark dealings of the city’s pirate past, this tour serves up strong spirits—both in your glass and from beyond the grave. Get ready for a thrilling night of history, haunts, and hops as we explore the not-so-holy side of Charleston. Our ghostly route may shift slightly from time to time—some pub stops might change depending on how busy the bars are. Don’t worry! We always aim to keep things flowing smoothly so you can enjoy your drinks, your spirits, and your spooky stories without delay. It’s all part of making your experience fun, seamless, and right on time!

Join a haunted pub crawl in Charleston to uncover the dark history of the Holy City. With a guide, learn about Charleston's place in the Civil War, Prohibition, and piracy with drinks along the way.

The Women and Wine is a combined history and bar tour that will include two bar stops and historic sites in between. Designed by two locals Gia and Capt. Bryan the focus of this experience is on women who changed the scene politically, socially, and economically in this city of firsts. Feel free to purchase a glass of wine/beer/ or cocktail in a wine bar started by female entrepreneurs and be introduced to women who were active in Prohibition era Charleston. From there guests will explore the historic district and sites associated with influential women in awe inspiring tales of adversity and strength. Guests will finish the tour in a second bar establishment. This tour is designed with a focus on historic women of Charleston but promises to be an adventure for guests of all backgrounds and the first of its kind being offered in Charleston. *** To keep our price point low, Drinks are Not Included in the tour price but can be purchased from our partner establishments. ***Must be 21+

Join a thrilling Boo's and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl in Charleston, where you can sip on your favorite drinks while listening to spooky tales of the city's most haunted locations.

Explore historic downtown Charleston located within the charming French Quarter. Enjoy a unique tour combining ghost stories and drinks stops. Discover the best of both worlds as you enjoy several bar stops accompanied by local ghost lore.

This Pubs, Taverns, & Taprooms Tour is provided by CHARLESTON CULINARY TOURS, the longest-running food tour company in Charleston.This 3-hour professionally-guided tour will take you through 350+ years of Charleston History and Pub Culture. As you journey throughout the infamous French Quarter, you will visit three local pubs while learning about the “Five P’s”: Pints, Pubs, Prostitutes, Pirates, and Politics! Your first drink at each stop is included, as well as a shareable appetizer in at least one stop.

History never tasted so wicked! A bone-chilling dive into the criminal heart of Charleston—a city steeped in elegance, drenched in secrets, and soaked in blood. From the cobblestones of colonial corruption to the courtrooms of a sensational modern-day murder, this tour serves up centuries of true crime with a twist of lime and a shot of audacity. Led by our fearless guides, you’ll prowl the streets where con men, killers, and crooked aristocrats once ruled, stopping at some of Charleston’s finest bars to sip your way through its most scandalous chapters. You’ll uncover tales that Charleston would rather leave buried— tabloid-worthy tragedies that still echo through the alleyways. Thirsty? Good. You’ll need a strong drink for what you’re about to hear. Cocktails are available for purchase at every stop—because dark stories go down better with a stiff pour. If you have 7 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with our the private & group sales coordinator.

Come on our Haunted Pub Crawl tour of Charleston, SC! On select nights, join us and discover the darker side of Charleston, while enjoying some liquid courage along the way. You'll visit some of the best local bars and pubs, and make stops at historical and haunted locations in between. From the origins of the Blind Tiger Pub's name, to the ghosts of St. Philip's Graveyard and experiences at the Angel Oak, we have you covered for a hauntingly good time!

Educational, entertaining, and enlightening! Have so much fun, lots of samples, and become a Beer Expert all in a few hours!

Embark on a memorable walking tour around downtown Charleston. Learn about the stories and history of the prohibition era and stop at different establishments for their signature cocktails.

Join a pub tour in Charleston and explore the most haunted taverns in the city. Have a drink and meet your fellow travelers while learning the tragic history of the city from your guide.

Sample Itinerary # 1 Angel Oak, Johns Island Charleston Tea Garden, Wadmalaw Island Deep Water Vineyards, Wadmalaw Island Sample Itinerary # 2 FireFly, North Charleston Holy City Brewery, North Charleston Coast Brewery, North Charleston Ships Wheel Hard Cider, North Charleston Commonhouse Aleworks, North Charleston Above are options we are delighted to make further suggestions on places to stop and enjoy local adult beverages as our chauffeurs do the driving