Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum
Overview
Travel back in time to the 1700's on this Self-Guided Patriot Escape Scavenger Hunt! Guests will start out with Free Access to the Fireproof Museum and receive instructions on how to "escape" the British occupation of Charleston.
After receiving the instruction packet, guests will follow the footsteps of a Patriot Spy trying to escape the city and have to find a multitude of hidden gems including historic structures, secret alleyways, and artifacts. All these sites are directly related to the American Revolution as it would affect Charleston specifically and even find out how certain events would have repercussions for other colonies.
This is the ONLY historically accurate scavenger hunt designed by three area historians related to the American Revolution.
*As a moderately difficult escape, we recommended for adults only. We do have a child friendly Pirate Escape Scavenger hunt as well. Good luck Patriots as you embark on this historic one of a kind adventure in Charleston.
What's Included
- Free Access to Fireproof Building Museum is included.
Meeting Location
100 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Moderate Difficulty Level! For beginners and those with children please try our "Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt!"
Guests receive free admission to this small but historically significant museum. Guests can explore at the start of the scavenger hunt or come back after the escape. This self-guided escape is recommended for adults only, families with kids should check out our family friendly Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt.
The Patriot Escape will lead guests to several National Historic Landmarks and many significant sites related to the American Revolution in Charleston. As a Patriot "Spy", you will have to make your way out of the city without getting caught which is determined by how long it takes to finish the Escape.
This escape is designed for the avid hobby historian and historian alike, and accurately portrays the events around Charleston nearly 250 years ago during British occupation. Please note the scavenger hunt averages around 2 hours of walking but will take guests into neighborhoods and other landmarks one would be hard pressed to find on your own. Good luck Patriots! Down with the King!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for guests under 15 years old.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-425857P4
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history...
$30
Taste the South. Sip the Stories. Walk through History. Experience Charleston like never before on a flavorful daytime journey through the city’s rich past, served...
$175
Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and...
$157
Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston from underneath the awning of a horse drawn carriage. Listen to the rich stories told by your...
$45
With nearly four centuries of history, Charleston is jam-packed with stories waiting to be heard. Enjoy a walk through the pages of the country's history...
$30
Taste the South. Sip the Stories. Walk through History. Experience Charleston like never before on a flavorful daytime journey through the city’s rich past, served...
$175
Step back through cobblestone streets where pirates, patriots, and duelists once tread. This walk uncovers Charleston's French Quarter through three centuries of gritty legend and...
$157
Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston from underneath the awning of a horse drawn carriage. Listen to the rich stories told by your...
$45
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Stunning up close views of Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, The USS Yorktown, The Ravenel Bridge and much more! Dolphin sightings are common on almost every...
$45
Join us for a 2.5-hour group boat cruise through the cherished tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina. This excursion includes an enlightening hour-long stop on...
$56
Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston SC as you experience historic Charleston Harbor aboard our classic 84-foot Tall...
$56
Visit historic Fort Sumter with the only operator in Charleston providing access to Fort Sumer National Historic Site and Round-Trip Ferry Transportation from Liberty Square...
$46
Stunning up close views of Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, The USS Yorktown, The Ravenel Bridge and much more! Dolphin sightings are common on almost every...
$45
Join us for a 2.5-hour group boat cruise through the cherished tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina. This excursion includes an enlightening hour-long stop on...
$56
Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston SC as you experience historic Charleston Harbor aboard our classic 84-foot Tall...
$56
Visit historic Fort Sumter with the only operator in Charleston providing access to Fort Sumer National Historic Site and Round-Trip Ferry Transportation from Liberty Square...
$46
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free Access to Fireproof Building Museum is included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for guests under 15 years old.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Patriot Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free Access to Fireproof Building Museum is included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for guests under 15 years old.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
