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Charleston Pirates and Patriots Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
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7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Charleston
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk from The Battery through Charleston’s pirate and patriot history, with stories of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and the city’s past.
About this tour
Charleston’s graceful mansions and cobblestone paths hold stories of pirates, patriots, and hard-fought survival. On this 120-minute Charleston Pirates and Patriots Walking Tour, follow the city’s history from The Battery through White Point Gardens to the Stede Bonnet Monument, with a professional guide bringing the past into focus.
Hear how notorious pirates Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet threatened Charleston, and learn about the wars, natural disasters, and other dangers that shaped the city since its founding in 1670. Along the way, take in the historic surroundings and discover the stories behind the landmarks and pathways. The tour begins at the bandstand or gazebo in the middle of White Point Park, down at The Battery; look for a guide wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt. The experience includes researched historical commentary and a courteous guide. Transportation is not included.
Join this Charleston Pirates and Patriots Walking Tour for a closer look at the turbulent history beneath the city’s beautiful streets.
Highlights
- Trace Charleston’s pirate and patriot history from The Battery
- Hear stories of Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet
- Explore White Point Gardens and the Stede Bonnet Monument
- Admire the historic mansions and cobblestone paths
What's included
Included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
Not included
- Transportation
Ratings on each provider
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4.86 / 5 · 7 reviews
Important information
- Meet at the bandstand or gazebo in the middle of White Point Park, down at The Battery
- Look for a guide wearing a US Ghost Adventures T-shirt
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.86 from 7 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Charleston
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.
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