Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Charleston, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Stacie_W ·

May 2026

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.

· Tammy_M ·

May 2026

One of the best tours we’ve ever taken! Lots of fun and entertaining. Great group with starting and ending in a local bar.

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Overview

Sip your way through historical Charleston on this walking tour and bar crawl. Start the tour at a pub where you will receive a snack and the opportunity to purchase beer and mixed drinks as you learn about the history of the city. Travel through the alleyways and along the cobblestone streets of Charleston in order to reach cultural sites including the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and the Dock Street Theater.

Explore the history of Charleston with this laid-back tour
Learn about the Prohibition era in Charleston
Guests must be at least 21 years old to participate
Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price

What's Included

Snacks

One small snack is provided at the first bar location.

Alcoholic Beverages

Drinks are not included as part of the tour. Guest will have the ability to purchase at the 2 bar establishments.
Guests must be 21+ to attend this experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar
35 S Market St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

End point

Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Dock Street Theater (Pass By)

French Huguenot Church

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Philadelphia Alley

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon (Pass By)

Chalmers Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Slave Mart Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Broad Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 347 reviews

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Girls trip in Charleston

Emily_C, Jun 2026

We had such a fun time on this tour for our girls trip in Charleston!! Highly recommended. We will be back

Captain Brain was...

Ryan_S, Jun 2026

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.

Amazing Tour! Highly Recommend!

Stacie_W, May 2026

Charleston

Tammy_M, May 2026

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...

Elisabeth_O, May 2026

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!!

Hops & History Tour

Traci_P, Apr 2026

Bryan was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. We were able to see the oldest bar that was in the city before prohibition.

Great history!

Michael_D, Apr 2026

Adam was great! Very knowledgeable on the history of the city. He was chill and fun with our group. So glad we booked this!

Don't miss this tour!

Monica_K, Apr 2026

Bryan is deeply knowledgeable not only about Charleston's history but also how that 'local' (sometimes obscure) story has affected US history in important ways. Bryan 's storytelling kept us all engaged and entertained. My husband and friends highly recommend him.

Unique tour

Steve_M, Apr 2026

This is a unique tour. Adam did a great job. Even made a stop inside the oldest theater and “pick” church. Very knowledgeable and a fun trait starting in a bar and ending in one - allows you a chance to meet some nice folks on your tour and trade some stories. Final destination is the Blind Tiger - very cool outdoor space and my wife and I aren’t even big drinkers. This tour is for everyone

Excellent

Kathy_H, Apr 2026

Captain Bryan did a great job sharing a lot of detailed historic info. He is a local so he had interesting details to add. We had fun checking out the pubs at the beginning and end.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Kathy! It was such a pleasure meeting y’all and thanks for the amazing review. Y’all have a friend here in town so I hope you reach out again in the future. Safe travels -capt B

Captain Bryan was...

Larry_S, Mar 2026

Captain Bryan was excellent. Very interactive an insightful tour, especially as first timers to Charleston

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Larry! Thanks so much for the review. It was a pleasure meeting y’all and I had an amazing time with y’all as well. We strive to bring new information about Charleston to the forefront of the conversation over a drink or two. Makes for a unique tour and I’m glad y’all found it that way. Safe travels and I hope to see y’all for that second visit to Charleston in the future !

This was a very fun tour...

Melissa_M, Mar 2026

This was a very fun tour and it was filled with lots of great information and tasty cocktails. Great memories

Response from Host, Mar 2026

That is our goal! To be memorable when it comes to your visit to Charleston. Melissa, thanks for the amazing review and please don’t hesitate to reach out on a future visit, safe travels my friends - Capt B

CPT Brian is amazing! He...

Peyton_W, Mar 2026

CPT Brian is amazing! He has a wealth of knowledge and grew up in Charleston. We had an amazing tour and would recommend to anyone!

Fun with drink and history!

William_B, Mar 2026

Capt B was a terrific tour guide with a wealth of information. He was humorous and respectful of all questions. Best of the 4 tours we took this week!

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Karen_P, Mar 2026

Adam was the best guide ever! Super educated on the subjects and a great storyteller. Fun and friendly.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Adam is my best friend in the tour industry and one of the rare occasions where two separate companies teamed up to create this tour. He really does some amazing research and knows his stuff. I’m glad to call him my business partner and thank you for this amazing review. We hope to see y’all again in the future and safe travels ! -capt B

A must to do when in Charleton!

Lori_H, Mar 2026

Highly recommend!! Capt Bryan was awesome!! He was extremely knowledgeable in the true history of Charleston, telling us things most tourists wouldn’t have the privilege of knowing. He was also fun and personable, highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed!!! - Lori

Captain Bryan is very...

Heather_V, Feb 2026

Captain Bryan is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging. He clearly loves history and his job!

Great Tour

MaryBeth_M, Jan 2026

Adam was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. It was only my husband and I that signed up so we had a private tour! It was very interesting and we greatly enjoyed hanging at the Blind Tiger at the end having a Tiger Punch!

Adam was a wonderful tour...

Ashley_R, Dec 2025

Adam was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable! My husband and I had a great time on this tour!

Bird’s eye perspective

Lisa_G, Dec 2025

Captain Brian made history fun and interesting. He is a native of the area which provided a Birds Eye perspective about the area! His knowledge included fun facts that made this tour unique.

Great time!

Kathryn_C, Nov 2025

Adam was a great guide, he made it informative and encouraged questions. His enthusiasm for the rich history was contagious.

Knowledgeable

Dara_S, Oct 2025

We had a great time with our tour guide Brian, he knows a lot of history and about Charleston. He showed us things to look for while we’re on our own walking the city , also met some great people in our group , glad we did it.

Such a great way to start...

Kelly_H, Oct 2025

Such a great way to start our weekend in Charleston. We loved our history and hops tour - perfect amount of history and exploring downtown along with some amazing cocktails! Captain Brian was the highlight to the tour, he was so knowledgeable and friendly. We found ourselves sharing what we learned with the rest of our friends after the tour.. Loved that it was a small group (only 8 of us!) We highly recommend this tour w Captain Brian.

Great tour!

Ryan_C, Oct 2025

Bryan did a phenomenal job on the tour. One thing that we really liked is that he focused on the true history of Charlotte, rather than just legends or unverified statements. I would definitely recommend to everyone who visits the Charlotte area. + I highly recommend the hard sweet tea at the first bar.

We really enjoyed this...

Anthony_Z, Sep 2025

We really enjoyed this tour with Captain Brian. There were five other people in our group, total seven with us. Captain Brian was very knowledgeable about the history of Charlestown and the he Prohibition Period. He took us to two really nice bars and the drinks were very good. The snack was so delicious. We had a very good time I highly recommend this tour.

Super fun! Highly Recommend Bryan!

Marie_G, Sep 2025

Great experience! Excellent discussion and drinks at a couple of wonderful bars along the historical journey. We had a lot of fun!

Captain Brian was great!...

Tommy_C, Sep 2025

Captain Brian was great! He’s super knowledgeable and covers uncomfortable subject matter with respect and honesty. You’ll get a wide variety of historical stories – from grim to fascinating to fun – about a handful of places around downtown Charleston. It was a great way to spend an afternoon.

A great tour

Jill_A, Aug 2025

This was such a fun experience. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Charleston. I highly recommend this tour.

Add this tour to your must do list!

Carolyn_A, Aug 2025

You are in for a fun and informative time on this tour as well as some delicious beer. Our tour guide Bryan was engaging and passionate about Charleston and its history. I definitely recommend this tour when visiting Charleston.