Shem Creek Shrimp History Walking Tour
Explore Shem Creek’s shrimping heritage, wildlife, and waterfront history
From$30/ personincl. taxes and fees
Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour, local snack
Highlights
Explore one of Charleston’s oldest commercial waterways with licensed Captain Bryan. Trace the creek’s role in shaping Mount Pleasant and Charleston while learning about the shrimping industry.
- Join tours Wednesday through Sunday at 10:00 AM
- Discover local history from the American Revolution through the rise of shrimping in the early 1900s
- Visit one of the creek’s last remaining shrimp processing facilities
- Pass the oldest structure in the Town of Mount Pleasant, dating to 1755
- Look for crabs, dolphins, ospreys, pelicans, egrets, herons, and rare manatees
What's Included
- Small local snack
Important details
- Bring bottled water and sun protection as needed for this predominantly outdoor walking tour
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations 8 or more days before the tour. 50% refund for cancellations 48 hours to 7 days before the tour. No refund for cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour.
FAQs
Bring bottled water. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat as needed for this predominantly outdoor walking tour.
No experience is necessary for the Shem Creek Shrimp Historic Walking Tour.
Experience provided by Charleston Historic Tours
Experience provided by Charleston Historic Tours
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