Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
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Charleston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Prohibition made have made liquor illegal in Charleston for a while, but it didn’t end the party for this South Carolina city. Learn all about the history of the 18th Amendment and get a taste of the wild Charleston scene of the 1920s on this prohibition-themed pub crawl. You’ll visit historic landmarks along with vintage restaurants and bars.
- Learn about the history of Prohibition-era Charleston while strolling the town
- Stop in at some of the city’s best pubs and restaurants to buy a drink
- See historic landmarks including St. Philip’s Church
- A maximum of 15 people creates a more personalized tour
What's Included
- A knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Only for guests age 21+
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- United States Custom House200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Your guide will be waiting for you on the steps of the U.S. Custom House, on the East Bay Street side. Please note that this is the back entrance of the Custom House.
End point
- Blind Tiger Pub36-38 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Itinerary
1
U.S. Custom House
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Philip's Church
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Dock Street Theater
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Philadelphia Alley
24 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Only for ages 21+
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
4.5
based on 158 reviews
Kari_T, May 2026
The tour was awesome. Loved the places our guide tour guide VANNA! The drinks at the speak easy were awesome
Nancy_E, Apr 2026
The information was interesting and entertaining. The drinks were delicious. Our guide, Anna, was great.
Andrea_L, Apr 2026
A great time with a bit of history added in ! Highly recommend! Our guide was engaging and he made great suggestions
Cara_C, Apr 2026
The tour was excellent and Vanna was a great guide. We learned so much about the prohibition times, pirates and history.
Annalisa_P, Apr 2026
Jamie was an awesome guide! Booked the tour as a way to explore the city for a Bachelorette trip and he gave us the perfect combo of history and fun. Highly recommended
PAMELAT_P, Apr 2026
Vanna was great!! Fun tour! Shared some interesting history and unique information. Vanna has a great personality and made it fun.
cora_g, Apr 2026
Vannah was very entertaining and gave us a lot of historical facts.
She was very informative and made the tour very entertaining.
I give her 10 stars.
Amy_P, Apr 2026
It was a great night of learning the prohibition history of Charleston and Jaime made it a fun experience with our whole group. We made some new friends from around the country!
Jaclyn_M, Apr 2026
Well planned and great tour! Jamie did a great job. He was fun and very knowledgeable! We had a blast on the tour!
Molly_S, Apr 2026
Jamie is a wealth of knowledge! He actively tailored the tour to the members of our group as we explored multiple places. Each stop shared the history of not only Charleston but the wilder culture of drinking in America or laws surround it.
Randell_C, Mar 2026
Our guide Jamie was very knowledgeable and gave us alot of information.
As many times as we have been to Charleston we saw places we didn't know existed.
Abby_C, Mar 2026
Vanna was amazing! Her facts about history, Charleston, local lore was very entertaining. She was super nice & engaging! We loved it!
Shirley_L, Mar 2026
Such a great time! Simon really knows his stuff! I enjoyed the tour I would definitely say it's a must do while in Charleston.
Janet_P, Mar 2026
Vanna was awesome. Great tour. Broke up walking with 3 bar stops. Lots of good information. Loved the old liquor store.
Shana_G, Mar 2026
Super cute tour. Our guide was really knowledgeable. We had a great time hanging out and meeting new people.
Mark_H, Feb 2026
Vanna very helpful got us reservations for dinner. She told us she knew nothing about it. The food was good but very limited menu
John_I, Feb 2026
Savannah was fantastic! She was able to customize the tour “on they fly” based on our interests without missing a beat!
michelle_k, Feb 2026
I felt it was very tailored to our group. Informative and fun!!! Our guide Vannah was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, informative and engaging. She was expressive and even caring get ice for my swollen knee even though we didn’t ask for it. She made the tour.
Kim_M, Feb 2026
Tour was cancelled 2 hours before it was due to begin. A tour operator contacted me and said that she would initiate a refund; however, I have not seen the refund yet.
Janice_C, Feb 2026
Fabulous tour. So knowledgeable and nice. Saw more than we were expecting and learned so much. Highly recommend
Kathleen_L, Jan 2026
Do not miss this tour!!
Our tour guide, Jamie, was incredibly knowledgeable and,entertaining
They offer history with cocktails and mocktails.
Wendy_L, Jan 2026
The guide , jamie , if you’re not going downstairs was very informative. The only thing I was disappointed about was I thought it was gonna be more a speakeasy where I felt I was back in the day.
Lisa_C, Jan 2026
We had the best time exploring the cities speakeasies and hearing about prohibition. Our guide was super knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this tour.
Holly_O, Dec 2025
The tour took us to bars that we otherwise wouldn’t know about. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of prohibition in Charleston. We learned things we would not learn otherwise.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that the tour introduced you to some hidden gems and that your guide made Charleston’s Prohibition history come alive. It’s great to know you learned new things you wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. We hope to see you on another Ghost City Tours adventure soon! 🍻👻✨
Lindi_H, Dec 2025
Jamie our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Even though some of the places were closed for weather related conditions we still had a great time.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that Jamie kept the tour fun and informative, even with a few weather-related closures. We appreciate your flexibility and are happy you still had a great time. Hope to see you again on another tour! 👻✨
Mike_L, Dec 2025
Jamie was a great guide and it was a great way to see the city and learn some cool history in a new way.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it.
Marilyn_N, Nov 2025
Great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and great to hang out with for our evening. Great to find some amazing spots and a little bit of history.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for joining us! We’re happy to hear you had such a informative and spooky experience.
Lesha_S, Nov 2025
A fun way to learn history! Josh was a great
guide and clearly loves to teach. The drinks were great, too!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining us on the tour! We're glad you had a great time learning about the ghosts and hauntings in Charleston!
Jayne_H, Nov 2025
Our guide, Justin, was awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and prohibition. He was very engaging. We had a blast. Loved every place he took us to.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Justin made your Charleston experience so memorable. His knowledge of the city’s history and Prohibition era really brings the tour to life, and it’s great to know you loved every stop along the way. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon! 🍻👻✨
Terri_H, Nov 2025
Ended early. Tour guy just left us at the last spot. Not enough stops on the tour. Tour guide seemed disinterested
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the tour ended unexpectedly and that the experience did not meet your expectations. This is not the standard we aim to provide. Your comments about the tour’s pacing, stops, and guide engagement have been noted and will be shared with our management team for review. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
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