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Charleston Women and Wine Tour
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28 Ratings
Charleston
Join us on a captivating tour of Charleston’s history and its influential women. Explore historic sites and enjoy drinks at partner bars. A unique adventure for all!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Philip’s Church - One of the oldest church congregations in Charleston with a Historical Graveyard and Cemetery. Both gravesites contain powerful figures in Charleston’s history.
- St. Michael’s Church - The oldest church edifice left standing in Charleston. At this site known as the Four Corners of Law guests will learn about some unique women in Charleston’s history and the forces that stood against them. Guests will pass by this beautiful site.
- Heyward-Washington House - A structure with several notable ( and controversial) owners, the Heyward-Washington House will present a pivotal role of two previous residents who are perhaps some of the most famous abolitionists in South Carolina’s history.
- Gibbes Museum of Art - This is a well known art museum that we will pass by as part of the experience that features art created by one of the important figures discussed on the tour.
- Dock Street Theater - Pass by this beautiful structure in the heart of the French Quarter in downtown Charleston.
- French Huguenot Church - Pass by the oldest example of Gothic Revival Architecture in South Carolina. Several of the important women discussed on the experience were members of the population leaving a series of conflict in France.
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks are not included as part of the experience. Guest may purchase at the two establishments visited and host will provide excellent recommendations!
Additional Information
The Women and Wine tour is a unique blend of history and bar hopping, featuring two bar stops and historic landmarks along the way. Created by locals Gia and Capt. Bryan, this experience highlights the women who have made significant political, social, and economic impacts in this pioneering city. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail at a wine bar founded by female entrepreneurs and learn about the women who were active during the Prohibition era in Charleston. The tour continues through the historic district, visiting sites linked to remarkable women and their inspiring stories of resilience and strength. The journey concludes at a second bar. While the tour focuses on the historic women of Charleston, it offers an engaging experience for guests of all backgrounds and is the first of its kind in the city.
To keep our price point low, drinks are not included in the tour price but can be purchased at our partner establishments. Must be 21+
- While we are inclusive of all guests, Guests with walking difficulties may have difficulty. Walkways in the historic district are often cracked. This tour is 1.5 miles
Location
49 S Market St
South Market Street
Location is called "Well Hung Vineyard - and Restaurant" . It is on South Market street between Church and State Street. Closest public parking is the Cumberland Street Garage on the corner of Church Street and Cumberland roughly two blocks away.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Toni_h
Jun 23, 2024
Power of Women - Learning how women played a part in the history of Charleston.
Also we enjoyed very good wine, and met very accommodating shop owners.
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Dreamer27073516143
Jun 9, 2024
Gia=Social, Economic, & Political Change ;-) - Gia's Women & Wine Tour was a great time. Gia is very knowledgeable & clearly is passionate to share HERstory. Thanks for such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!!
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S2197bumicheled
Jun 1, 2024
Outstanding Wine and women tour - Gia was incredible. She’s very knowledgeable, curious and has great stories! She has a wonderful perspective as a native of Charleston which I really appreciated. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend! And the wine at Well hung is fantastic!
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Melisss_l
May 29, 2024
Gia Girl’s !!!! - We enjoyed the tour, however we would like more activity with the Wine part.
Gia was a terrific tour guide!!!
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Ndfun
Apr 28, 2024
Great day learning about Charleston - We had a wonderful afternoon with Gia learning about the area and some of the unsung heroines of Charleston’s past. Gias’s a wealth of knowledge of all things Charleston, we were so lucky to have her as our guide.
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Dawn_c
Apr 22, 2024
Informative and fun - Gia was a awesome guide, she was fun and informative! She knows how to personalize the tours to her groups and keeps you engaged! Would recommend this tour!
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J7899xvdawnc
Apr 22, 2024
Fun and informative - Gia was an awesome guide, she had loads of fun and interesting information about the women of Charleston! She personalizes the tour to her group. She also has great termoniology to describe the events. Would recommend this tour!
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Katieju370ub
Apr 18, 2024
Intimate tour about the influential women in Charleston’s history - Gia was a fantastic tour guide - she knows her women’s history! Very friendly and engaging. Gia was born and raised in Charleston - her knowledge and passion for the city are authentic!! The two bar stops (beginning and end of tour) were great choices which tied into the HERstory.
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Kate_w
Apr 6, 2024
Interesting history with rare stories - Gia has a lot of knowledge about architecture and general Charleston history so she shared some of that in addition to women’s history. She even helped me find an off the beaten path restaurant!
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Maddiem577
Mar 31, 2024
Fun and Good times - My mom and I booked this during Easter weekend. We were on the tour with a group of four girlfriends and had the best time. Gia was our guide, she was so fun and knowledgeable about everything Charleston. On the tour she really made sure to highlight marginalized and underrepresented women in Charleston history. We started the journey with a wine flight and took some frozen wine to go on the walk- so overall it was wonderful. Highly recommend. Walk is easy and for all levels of ability.
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