• U.S. Custom House - Travel back to the vibrant 1920s, when Charleston was bustling with bootleggers, speakeasies, and federal raids. This lively pub crawl reveals the city’s thrilling Prohibition-era history—beginning with the formidable U.S. Customs House, a key player in the battle against illegal alcohol. From secretive dockside deals to concealed bottles behind bar counters, discover how Charleston cleverly sidestepped the law—and celebrated with a toast. Cheers to rebellion, rumrunners, and a city that never stayed dry.
• Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Uncover the hidden history of speakeasies, smugglers, and the daring (or corrupt) individuals who defied Prohibition laws. The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, once a colonial prison, later became a focal point for Prohibition-era crackdowns. From concealed booze to clandestine deals, the law was merely a suggestion.
• St. Philip’s Church - Renowned for its towering steeple and sacred history, St. Philip’s Church played a subtle role during Prohibition—as a rumored lookout and meeting place in the Holy City’s underground network of bootleggers and secret deals. Just steps from where temperance was preached, locals whispered about hidden stashes and secret sips. In a city where the sacred met the scandalous, St. Philip’s stood at the intersection of faith, folklore, and forbidden spirits.
• Dock Street Theater - The Dock Street Theatre has long been a venue of performance and intrigue—and during Prohibition, the drama extended beyond the stage. Behind the scenes, the theater reportedly hosted secret gatherings and discreet cocktail hours, attracting Charleston’s elite to drink in defiance of the law.
• Philadelphia Alley - Philadelphia Alley is one of Charleston’s most legendary and mysterious paths. Known for its violent duels and ghostly tales, it also served a quieter purpose during Prohibition—a preferred route for bootleggers and patrons moving between speakeasies. By day, it was a historic walkway; by night, a hidden passage for forbidden spirits.

• Expert local guide provides entertaining and informative tour

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages
• Only for guests age 21+

The Speakeasy Sagas Pub Crawl is designed for those 21 years and over. It delves into the saga of the Prohibition era, highlighting some obscure but fascinating personalities who made their mark during that period. It’s an entertaining tour rife with quirky, unruly folklore that, once heard, will be etched in your memory forever - and that’s not something you’d complain about. Please note, beverages are NOT part of the package.

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