Charleston Pirate History Guided Walking Tour

Explore Charleston’s maritime frontier during the Age of Piracy, when commerce, law, and smuggling shaped the colonial port. Separate documented history from later legend with primary-source insights and local folklore.

• Walk about one mile through Charleston’s Historic District at a comfortable pace
• Discover the stories of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Judge Nicholas Trott
• Explore maritime commerce, privateering, colonial law, fortifications, and daily life from 1680–1740
• Pass historic areas including The Powder Magazine, East Bay Street, Waterfront Park, and Charleston City Market
• Examine pirate lore and reported paranormal stories in their historical context

What's Included

• Souvenir hat

Important details

• This is primarily an outdoor walking experience on public streets and sidewalks
• Historic building and site admission is generally not included and is never guaranteed
• Routes and story locations may vary due to weather, construction, special events, group needs, or operations
• Tours departing before 6:00 PM may include additional locations when publicly accessible
• Optional three-card tarot readings cost $20 per person after the tour, are subject to availability, and are not included in the listed price