The 9 Charleston Pub Crawls We Rate Highest

1.Charleston: Speakeasy Sagas Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 208 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the rear East Bay Street entrance of the U.S. Custom House for a two-hour walk through Charleston’s Prohibition years. Guides such as Jamie, Josh, Dawn, Alex, and Michael combine local history, scandalous stories, architecture, and stops at cocktail bars. Drinks cost extra, and groups are limited to six.

“I enjoyed the locations Alex took us too and the cool history.”

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2.Speakeasy Sagas – Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk through Charleston’s Prohibition-era stories with guides such as Jamie, Josh, or Justin, stopping at landmarks, pubs, and at least some drinking spots along the way. The two-hour tour costs $35, welcomes only those 21 and older, and includes history, mocktails, and a small-group setting. Drinks are extra.

“first of all, it should not be called a speakeasy tour. there was only one.- the vault. the rest are just bars. then the details when we signed up said we visit 5 different locations which we were not the case. the guide said we would visit 3. when I questioned it he agreed to go to Griffins. Anyway, it was just ok”

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3.Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours walking through Charleston’s historic center with a guide such as Tom, Zack, Jamie, or Jonsie. Hear eerie tales at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon and Powder Magazine, then stop at pubs including The Griffon and Blind Tiger. Drinks cost extra, and bar stops can change with hours and crowd levels.

“Definitely would not recommend. I’ve done other ghost tours where I’ve gotten goosebumps. This one was underwhelming at best. A couple of the pubs were cool, but it was pretty boring otherwise.”

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4.Charleston’s Historic Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours walking Charleston’s French Quarter with a city-certified guide such as Coby or Alex. Visit three pubs, taverns, or taprooms, enjoy one included drink at each, and hear colorful stories about pirates, politics, prostitutes, and local life. Routes rotate daily, and groups are capped at 12 people.

“Wish we had done this tour first.. very informative, very interesting. We enjoyed Colby our guide…He gave us a lot of history of Charleston and some “dirt” on Southern Charm!”

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5.Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl Shared Tour in Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Follow a guide through Charleston’s darker side, from pirates in the Old Exchange dungeon to Prohibition at the Blind Tiger Pub. You’ll hear stories of murder, robbery, and lawbreaking while stopping at historic bars. Guides including Abby, Alex, Ken, John, Jacob, and Moth have led this lively evening walk. The $35 fee excludes drinks and the tour is for ages 21 and up.

“We had such a fun time on this tour with Abby!! Abby was super gracious even though a few members of our party were a little late. She told us some really interesting stories about historical true crime in Charleston, from the 1600s through the 1980s. We also went to some cool bars and learned some Charleston history along the way. Def recommend this tour with her!”

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6.Charleston’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk through Charleston’s old streets with guides such as Nathan, MJ, Kelsie, and Perry, stopping at historic pubs and haunted sites. Hear about the Boo Hag, the Old Exchange dungeon, Berry Hall, St. Philip’s Church, and Angel Oak while buying drinks along the way. Groups are capped at 15.

“Our guide, Cooper, was awesome! Everything was spot on and fun!! We learned a lot about the area's resident ghosts!!”

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7.Charleston: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend two hours with a live English-speaking guide visiting four Charleston pubs: The Blind Tiger, Bar Vaute, The Griffon, and Tommy Condon’s. Hear stories of cryptids, demons, prohibition, the Boo Hag, and Angel Oak. MJ and Bruce are praised for clear storytelling, but drinks cost extra and walking is required.

“MJ had a wealth of knowledge! Improvement - I wish that I was notified that I was the only person registered and given an option to postpone. MJ made me feel comfortable but I wish I had the option to change and be with more people. I ended up drinking faster than normal because I felt that we were just waiting for me to finish my drink.”

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8.Charleston Bachelorette Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $30

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour Charleston pub crawl built around local-favorite bars, a former speakeasy, Southern taverns, craft beer spots, and city history. Walk from North Market Street through the historic center, pause for bar trivia, and finish near Broad Street. Drinks cost extra, and all participants must be 21 or older.

“Great time in Charleston! Great sights and even better drinks!”

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9.108 Elemental Presents Spirits & Spirits: Pub Crawl w/ Adam Miles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Join guide Adam Miles for a two-hour, small-group walk through Charleston’s haunted taverns. Hear stories of forgotten ships, murderous pirates, vengeful poltergeists, and tormented lovers while visiting three pubs. The $40 fee covers the guided experience and possible complimentary snacks, but drinks cost extra.

“Amazing experience a must do on your visit Charleston. Adam knows the history in detail. Highly recommend.”

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