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BETTER THAN A PUB CRAWL

WELCOME TO COCKTAIL CITY TOURS

Charleston’s premium cocktail tour.

Experience historic Charleston while visiting famous downtown locations and drinking signature cocktails without the hassle and often negative experiences of traditional pub crawls.

Tickets include a signature cocktail at each stop!

Limited Time $10 Discount per Person – Automatic at Checkout!

The Roaring 20’s Tour

Bootleggers, Moonshiners & Organized Crime

True Crime Tour

TRUE CRIME, MYSTERY & THRILLS FROM 1700 TO TODAY

Unlike traditional pub crawls, if you book with Cocktail City Tours there is:

– No crowded bars – No waiting for your drinks – No standing in line – Pre-Arranged Seating

Our long-term relationships with the owners and bartenders at renowned Charleston and Nashville locations guarantees a hassle-free good time with memories that will last a lifetime.

Based in Charleston Cocktail City Tours takes you on short steps stirred with stories of the Roaring 20s and True Crime mixed with (all-inclusive) craft sips from our Holy City’s hot spots and smoldering bar scene.

Making Memories on a Cocktail City Tour

Who will enjoy Cocktail City Tours:

– People visiting Charleston (especially those interested in history of Charleston) – Bachelorette / Bachelor Parties, Birthday Parties – Couples / Unique Date Nights – People who love great cocktails! – Locals interested in the history of Charleston – Corporate Events – enjoy a classy unique experience for your company gathering

Signature cocktail included at each destination

Cocktail city tours is perfect for a classy bachelorette party experience.

Cocktail City Tours provides the perfect activity for hosting your bachelorette party in Charleston! Celebrate this moment in style with a unique and unforgettable experience of the best downtown Charleston spots.

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Charleston's 5-Star True-Crime Pub Crawl

The bay street bastards pub crawl.

Are you a fan of True Crime? Do you love Pub Crawls? Maybe a fun night on the Bay Street Bastards Tour is just what you need.

Charleston sets the stage for a true-crime Pub Crawl like no other city could. So, book your tickets before they're sold out!

8 pm Nightly 2-Hour Tour

Ages 21 + Only $34.95/Ticket

Starting Location: 200 E Bay Street (The Customs House)

Pub Crawl Description

The Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl in Charleston is a unique and thrilling way to explore the our city's dark history while visiting some of its best bars and pubs.

Charleston is known as the "Holy City", but it also has a darker side. From gruesome murders to notorious criminals, there are plenty of true crime stories to discover in the city.

On the Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl, you'll visit some of Charleston's most famous watering holes, while one of our amazing Tour Guides share fascinating stories of true crime that have taken place in Charleston over the years. You'll hear the stories about notorious criminals like Lavinia Fisher, the first female serial killer in the United States, and John and Lottie Black, who were known as the "King and Queen of Charleston's Red Light District."

The Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl includes several stops at some of the best bars and pubs in Charleston, each with its own unique atmosphere and selection of drinks. You'll have the chance to try some of the city's best craft beers, cocktails, and wines, while mingling with other true crime enthusiasts.

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Starting Location

The Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl starts at 200 E Bay Street on the steps of the United States Custom House.. You can easily get here by walking from almost any hotel in historic Charleston. You can also use Uber or Lyft for less than $5.

Most Original Pub Crawls

Don't pay just to Bar Hop. Our themed pub crawls are entertaining and fun.

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Free Refunds

Cancel your Pub Crawl up to 48 hours before for a full refund.

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Reschedule your Pub Crawl at any time prior to its start time.

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Pavilon Bar

The Pavilion Bar is a staple of the Market Pavilion Hotel. Its rooftop location provides a dazzling view of Charleston, while providing you some of the best cocktails and food in the city.

Here you’ll learn about the troubled pirate history that Charleston had during the early 18th century. Everyone from Blackbeard to Ann Bonney have stalked the shorelines of the Holy City in search for treasures to plunder

Rudy Royale

Rudy Royal has only been open since 2021, but is has captivated the people of Charleston with its signature chicken dishes and unique cocktails.

Bumpa’s has the spirit and feel of a Irish pub without you ever having to leave the country. And you’ll be able to feel the history of Charleston inside the 150 year old warehouse.

As you’re enjoying your drink, you’ll learn all about the wrongly convicted man by the name of Daniel Duncan, who was arrested and tried in 1910 for the murder of a shopkeeper and was sentence to death by a jury seeking vengeance by any means

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Testimonials

What do guests say.

“Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. We were entertained at the same time as relaxing and ordering drinks. This tour also gave us ideas of where to return to the next day.”

“We had so much fun on our Bay St. Bastards tour! Ken was a great guide! His stories were very interesting and funny. A must do when visiting Charleston!”

“Really great tour with awesome stories! Very impressed with tour guide Ken. We had an awesome time! Great tour for small groups.”

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Charleston. He had a great personality and was fun to spend the evening with. Highly recommend Ken.”

Don't miss out on Charleston's #1 True-Crime Pub Crawl

Limited to only 15 guests per tour, and very popular, you will miss out on this amazing Pub Crawl if you delay. Click the button below to purchase your tickets right now!

Bar & Pub Crawls

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• Hour Glass 3 hours
• User Ages 21+

Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms

Charleston culinary tours.

This 3-hour walking tour will take you through the history of Charleston’s Pubs, Taverns, & Taprooms. Traveling throughout the French Quarter you will visit 3 local pubs as you learn about the 5 P’s!

Two Bars, One Graveyard, & A Ghost Story

Holy city history tours.

It’s a bar crawl, history walk, and paranormal experience with a tarot reading for dessert! Charleston is home of the supernatural: 350 years of graveyards, ghosts, and ghouls in a drinking town with a history problem.

• Hour Glass 2.5 hours

Haunted Pub Crawl

Bulldog tours.

Charleston’s premiere walking tour company, Bulldog Tours, is offering a 2.5 hour Haunted Pub Crawl. Learn about Charleston’s ghostly past while enjoying libations at some of the city’s finest bars, taverns and pubs.

Find Your New Favorite Beverage

Charleston’s streets are home to so many fantastic pubs, bars, taverns, and taprooms all waiting to be discovered on a pub crawl! From the French Quarter to the North Central, each neighborhood has its own unique drinking scene with one thing in common: fun!

Come get a taste of Charleston , discover the city’s history, and find your new favorite beverage on our bar and pub crawls .

Raise a Glass to Charleston!

Ready to get the party started? Charleston has a vibrant, energetic bar scene with something for everyone. Wet your whistle with locally brewed beers , craft cocktails, and sparkling libations at dive bars, lounges, and clubs throughout the city. These bar crawls visit local-favorite watering holes , innovative drinking establishments, and new drinkeries that are making a splash in the Charleston social scene. Not only will you quench your thirst, but you’re sure to make a few new friends during your pub crawl experience . It’s the perfect activity for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or just for fun!

Looking for something a little more exciting? How about a Charleston bar crawl with a twist? Join locals on a haunted pub crawl that starts at a bar and continues on to graveyards and pubs, giving you the chance to spot ghosts along the way. Get some Charleston history, hear tales of spirits who haunt the city, and sample craft cocktails on this spooky drinking tour. You’ll hear about Prohibition, piracy, the rum trade, and more.

Raise a glass to good times in Charleston and book your pub crawl today !

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The Original Charleston Pub & Brewery Tour

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Holiday Pub Crawl

HOLIDAY PUB CRAWL NOVEMBER 25, 2022 – JANUARY 8, 2023

1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm daily – $50 Per Person Departs from Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub located at 160 Church Street

The Holiday Pub Crawl is the best way to celebrate the holidays in Charleston!

The annual Holiday Pub Crawl is back by popular demand and with a unique twist for all to enjoy. This is the BEST way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in Charleston complete with festive cocktails, local food, local beer, local flavor, and the genuine local experience!

Nothing represents the holiday season better than friends, family, warm cider & spirits, and tables topped with plates of different hors d’oeuvres to enjoy!

The Original Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston invites you to bring your friends and family along on an adventure to visit historic taverns and pubs, and to feast on appetizers and holiday treats while tasting a pint of local craft beer, Christmas ale, Southern cocktail, or festive beverage of choice, and enjoying the legends and tales of our city’s past.

Based on popular pub crawls in Europe, it’s a unique spin on a holiday city experience – through the local taverns brimming with stories and legends of Charleston’s culture and class. This 2.5 hour adventure visits 3-5 historic pubs where everyone can have their favorite beverage and enjoy complimentary appetizers and holiday treats throughout the evening.

Our local, licensed guides will share tales of pirates, prohibition, patriots, and presidents who once roamed the very streets on which you are walking. Reservations are required. So bring your friends and folks to join us for this fantastic holiday celebration – all for a great cause! Book early because we are often sold out.

The Holiday Pub Crawls begin at 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm daily from Friday, November 25th, 2022, through Sunday, January 8th, 2023. They depart from Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub at 160 Church Street. Reservations are required and tickets are $50 per person with a portion going to help MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

(**Portion of proceeds donated to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital**)

“Most entertaining and delightful tour imaginable! Our whole family agreed that this was the highlight of our holiday vacation!!!” —Angie Martin, Atlanta, GA

“Of all the things we could’ve chosen to do while in Charleston, this one tops them all. Holiday pub Crawl was a blast! We won’t miss it next year.”

—Gabriel Jordan, Charlotte, NC

Charleston Harbor Cruise

For those history enthusiasts or for those who enjoy being on the water, this is the tour for you.  Enjoy sightseeing as we glide through the harbor passing historical landmarks such as: Waterfront Park, The Battery, USS Yorktown and Castle Pinckney.  Also, catch a close view of the Ravenel Bridge and you may also spot a few friendly dolphins along the way. On this tiki voyage… read more!

Downtown Sunset Cruise

Looking for some peaceful relaxation to unwind after a busy day? We have the perfect remedy for that! As you cruise on this stunning one or two hour tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the striking Carolina sunset. You can capture… read more!

Private Charters and Tours

Charleston Tiki Tours offers customized 1, 1.5 and 2 hour private excursions that will make your Charleston vacation truly memorable. Enjoy fun in the sun, breakfast and lunch and evening trips, corporate outings as well as gorgeous sunset cruises..… read more!

Boat information and Specs:

Diameter - 16 ft by 16 ft Top Speed - 3 to 5 miles per hour Max Capacity - 6 Passengers One U.S. Coast Guard approved captain provided Cooler, water, ice and bluetooth sound system are provided No bathroom - we recommend going before we depart Beverages are NOT PROVIDED , you are welcome to bring your own. As well as any snacks.

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Sunset Cruise Charleston SC

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Charleston South Carolina is known for its fiery sunsets and what better way to capture the moment than aboard Harborbar Pedal Tours? Sunset cruises are our most popular outing and it’s not hard to see why. Check out our sunset gallery online and on our Instagram page

• up to 26 ppl
• from 45$ per person
• Location:  Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Sunset cruise

Join us for an adventure sightseeing Charleston boat tour like no other with exemplary opportunities for nature lovers!

Imagine this: a relaxing picnic on the water, dolphins cavorting alongside, and the historic Charleston skyline at a distance. Perhaps a sunset? Is that what you wish for?Birders will delight at sightings of sprightly gulls, heron, and egrets…or the majesty of a pelican in a glorious pose. Drink in the history of surrounding landmarks as you cruise past notable Fort Sumter, alongside Mount Pleasant’s naval and maritime museum featuring World War II-era USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, then stand in awe of sheer magnificence of the cable-stayed Ravenel Bridge.

HarborBar’s nature tour is a relaxing escape to ponder and explore Charleston’s coastal environment while floating gracefully along calm water, soaking in the Holy City from afar. Featuring a pedal station that allows guests to take a turn at propelling our pontoon cruiser in comfort and style. Experience Charleston in a most untypical way, with the best sightseeing, spacious open views, in a fun and unique way. Conveniently located in downtown Charleston, come join us!

Important information

• Trips going out daily from 9 am to 9 pm every 2 hours
• It’s 45$ from Sun-Thru and 55$ Fr-St
• You will receive a confirmation on your e-mail at the time of booking
• Bring your favorite drinks, ice, and snacks.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
• We have a restroom on board.
• Well behaved pets are very welcomed
• This tour/activity will have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 26 travelers

Meeting point

Harborbar Pedal Tours is located at Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 Our boat is at Dock C. The marina has multiple entrances, but our dock is directly in front of the entrance of La Quinta Hotel

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• You will see a real-time availability calendar Click your preferred date to browse availability for your date
• You will see time slots from 9 am to 9 pm
• Availability for each time slot will show what is “left” for that tour (ex.: 1pm 9 Left! 3pm 26 Left! )
• 26 left! tells you that boat is empty. You can start your own tour if you have 5 or more guests
• If you have less than 5 guests, choose a tour that has already been started (21 and less slots left to book)
• Next step – you see contact information form, payment type, and cancelation policy on one screen
• After completion, a confirmation email will be sent to you

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Light snacks are welcome

Yes or we don’t move. Joking, we have an engine

No it is BYOB and of course, it is on the guests to drink responsibly

Yes, of course!  Book here

Yes, the more the merrier. Everyone is required to sign a waiver when they book and of course, underage drinking is strictly prohibited.

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• Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive Charleston SC 29407
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Biggest & Best Bar Crawls in Charleston

How does a bar crawl work.

Participants meet at the starting bar and at their own pace slowly move through their list of participating bars. Each bar has an incredible list of drink specials that are only available to those participating. Along the way, meet other patrons through the crawl while collecting lots of bar crawl themed swag.

The Objective

To have fun! Complete your scorecard by visiting each participating bar and be one of the first 200 crawlers to receive a t-shirt. We've hand selected some of the best destinations this town has to offer, giving you a fully packed and inclusive experience with great people.

Meet People, Have Fun!

Come with a group of friends or crawl alone and meet some of the awesome people this community has to offer. Whether you're new to the area, just visiting or have lived here your entire life, we have something for everyone! The after party might seem like the end, but that's where the real fun happens! Stick around and share your experience with others.

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Bryan Blalock is a 7th generation Charlestonian of Huguenot heritage, a people that would have been among the first immigrants to this historic city. His mastery of the local waterways, knowledge of the history of Charleston, and love to share this information has allowed for a great opportunity for tourists and locals alike to enjoy Charleston on a variety of tours with a licensed guide.

History and Hops Tour

Two Bars and a Ton of History, this tour is a great way to experience the French Quarter in Historic Downtown Charleston

• Includes small complimentary appetizers at the two bars

Shem Creek Bar Tour

One of Charleston’s best known stomping grounds is the famous Shem Creek. Here you can often find a mixture of libations, live music, and an abundance of food choices.

• Includes a a variety of complimentary appetizers

Historic Walking Tour

• Includes small snack for the group

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour

Located in historic Downtown Charleston within the charming French Quarter, this unique tour is a combined ghost and bar tour. Some even consider it “the best of both worlds.” 

• Includes complimentary appetizers

Historic Harbor Tour

This one of a kind perspective cruising the waters of Charleston Harbor on a private tour provides insight into how this historic city developed since its founding in 1670.

• Includes small snacks for the group

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337 Betsy Road,  Charleston, SC 29407

Single Family

Christos Palles

Dan Lorentz

The Boulevard Company, LLC.

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August 31, 2024, 04:01 AM

About This Home

Welcome to this charming renovated brick ranch home nestled on a picturesque lot adorned with grand oaks and professional landscaping! Located on a quiet, tree-lined street with walking distance to the West Ashley Greenway and minutes from Avondale, Whole Foods, Swig & Swine and so much more!! NO HOA, NO Flood Insurance required!! This home has tons of curb appeal and a covered front porch providing the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee! Step into the foyer and you are immediately greeted by gorgeous original white oak hardwood flooring that runs throughout the home. To your left you will find the spacious living/dining room highlighted by custom shiplap walls and built-in shelving, enhancing the home's charm and character! Straight ahead, through the french doors you willfind an office/bonus room custom-built in shelving and shiplap! The main living room is adjacent to the kitchen and is framed by a wood burning fireplace for the cozy months! Directly off of the living area you will find the chefs dream kitchen that that features beautiful Quartz countertops, Eat-in bar with shiplap accent, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances! The kitchen opens up to the living area making this space an entertainers dream! Adjacent to the living room step down to a large bonus room that overlooks the backyard. On the back side of the kitchen you have your secondary living room that could easily converted to 4th bedroom or guest suite! Practicality meets comfort with a large mud/utility room with washer and dryer surrounded with custom cabinetry and storage. There is also a personal workout/office area off of the mud room. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a walk-in closet en-suite bathroom that boasts dual vanities, quartz countertops, tile floors and a custom tile walk in shower! Two additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for visiting family or guests. The guest full bath features a double vanity, quartz counter tops and tile floors. The private backyard is a tranquil oasis shaded by mature oaks and provides great outdoor living spaces! There is a firepit area for the chilly nights and plenty of space to entertain and let the kids run free! Other features include 8' wood privacy fence, black aluminum fencing, tankless water heater and encapsulated crawlspace! A large area on the side of the house is ideal for parking your boat or car, with additional driveway space for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing property before it's gone!

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