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Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl 2 hr

TourTruth score 4.8 out of 10

Below average

451 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Charleston
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Uncover Charleston’s Prohibition-era secrets on a guided pub crawl through streets once shaped by bootleggers, hidden bars, and waterfront crime.

About this tour

Charleston’s polished streets once concealed a rebellious nightlife of bootleggers, secret bars, and lawmen willing to look the other way. On this Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl, stories from the 1920s bring the Holy City’s hidden past into view.

Walk through the streets where rumrunners and federal agents crossed paths, and hear about society scandals and rowdy waterfront crime. Along the way, stop at hand-picked pubs, where you can purchase modern cocktails at your own expense. A knowledgeable, entertaining guide leads this 120-minute tour, connecting Charleston’s familiar charm with its less genteel history.

Meet on the East Bay Street side of the U.S. Custom House, at the steps of the back entrance. Guests must be 21 or older. Bring your curiosity, follow the stories through the city, and discover Charleston beyond its picture-perfect surface.

Highlights

  • Trace Charleston’s hidden Prohibition-era history
  • Hear tales of bootleggers, secret bars, and waterfront crime
  • Visit hand-picked pubs and purchase modern cocktails

What's included

Included

  • Knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages

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Important information

  • Guests must be 21 or older
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide on the East Bay Street steps of the U.S. Custom House, at the back entrance

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.51 on Viator and 4.40 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.8.

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