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Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

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Overview

Step back into the shadows of the 1920s, when Charleston was a city of contradictions—charming on the surface, rebellious underneath. On the Speakeasy Sagas Pub Crawl, you’ll walk the very streets where bootleggers dodged federal agents, secret bars buzzed behind locked doors.

During Prohibition, alcohol was outlawed—but in Charleston, the party never really stopped. This wasn’t just a city of Southern charm and steeples. It was a city of hidden rooms, rumrunners, and lawmen who conveniently looked the other way. From elegant society scandals to rowdy waterfront crime, this tour reveals the untold story of Charleston’s wild side. Along the way, stop at hand-picked pubs where you can enjoy your favorite modern cocktails (not included in tour price) in the Holy City with a refusal to stay dry.

What's Included

  • A knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Only for guests age 21+
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

200 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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End point

36-38 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29403, USA

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U.S. Custom House

Step back into the roaring 1920s, when Charleston was a hotbed of bootleggers, speakeasies, and federal raids. On this spirited pub crawl, we’ll uncover the city’s wild Prohibition-era past—starting with the imposing U.S. Customs House, once a stronghold in the fight against illegal liquor. From whispered deals on the docks to hidden bottles behind bar counters, you’ll explore how Charleston danced around the law—and raised a glass anyway. Cheers to rebellion, rumrunners, and the city that never stayed dry.
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24 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Philip's Church

While best known for its soaring steeple and sacred history, St. Philip’s Church played a quieter role during Prohibition—as a rumored lookout point and meeting spot in the Holy City’s underground world of bootleggers and backroom deals. Just steps from where the law preached temperance, locals whispered about hidden stashes and secret sips. In a city where sacred met scandal, St. Philip’s stood at the crossroads of faith, folklore, and forbidden spirits.
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24 minutes Admission Ticket Free

High Cotton Charleston Restaurant

High Cotton, a beautifully restored former bank building in Charleston’s Historic District, is where elegance, wealth, and rebellion once collided. Named after the Southern phrase “living on high cotton,” this landmark reflects the prosperity of Charleston’s cotton-trade era and the lavish lifestyle of the city’s elite.But beneath the refined atmosphere lies a more controversial story. Local legend connects the building to the fiery temperance activist Carry A. Nation, famous for storming saloons with a hatchet during her crusade against alcohol in the early 1900s.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rudy Royale

Rudy Royale reflects a spirited history but behind its modern Southern charm lies a connection to one of the most controversial periods in American history - Prohibition. During the era of the 18th Amendment, when the sale and production of alcohol became illegal across the United States from 1920 to 1933, Charleston’s bars and backrooms transformed into hidden speakeasies where liquor continued to flow despite federal law.Charleston remains a city that resisted quietly, celebrates loudly, and keeps its spirits full behind closed doors.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Only for ages 21+
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Speakeasy Sagas – Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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209 reviews

Average 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 207 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Speakeasy Sagas – Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Only for guests age 21+.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 21..

Apr 2025
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Only for ages 21+
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Speakeasy Sagas – Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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  • Only for guests age 21+

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Only for ages 21+
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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