(Private, Custom) “Shadows, Sailors & Smugglers” 1680–1740
90m: Explore Charleston - 1680-1730
What to Expect
Set sail through Charleston’s earliest chapters on a history-focused walking tour that explores the city’s maritime frontier during the Age of Piracy (1680–1740). Over about a mile, an engaging guide recounts the lives of pirates, privateers, merchants, sailors, and colonial officials while situating legends like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny within their documented context. Expect evidence-based storytelling, local folklore, primary-source insights, and ethical interpretation that tease apart fact, tradition, and speculation while revealing how commerce, law, fortifications, and daily life shaped one of Britain’s major North American ports.
Includes
Guided walking tour of Charleston’s Historic District focused on 1680–1740 history.
Complimentary souvenir hat for each guest.
Opportunities to hear primary-source research and ethical storytelling from the guide.
Restrictions
- Admission to historic buildings and sites is not available or guaranteed and may depend on public access. Stories are delivered most often delivered outside of the site or its gate.
- Tours are primarily daytime experiences to respect residential neighborhoods and local ordinances.
Duration
90 minutes approximately
Address
104 Lochaven Drive, Charleston, SC, 29414
Pricing
| Adult 90-min walk | $20 |
| Child 90-min walk | $15 |
| Baby 90-min walk | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.
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