Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
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 in the Holy City with a refusal to stay dry.
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Speakeasy Sagas - Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl
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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.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Trace the secret history of speakeasies, smugglers, and the brave (or corrupt) souls who defied the dry laws. The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, once a colonial prison and later a hot spot for Prohibition-era crackdowns. From hidden booze to underground deals, and the law was just a suggestion.
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.
Inclusions
- A knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Only for guests age 21+
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only for ages 21+
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you on the steps of the U.S. Custom House, on the East Bay Street side. Please note that this is the back entrance of the Custom House.
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Ticket Redemption
It is state law to have a valid photo ID with you to enter the bars. For guests who reside outside of the US, a valid passport is required for bar entry. Please wear comfortable footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather. Gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged.
