Sip curated cocktails and trace Charleston’s Colonial drinking history
2.5 Hours
Cocktail tour, drinks
Walk a few blocks with a licensed guide as you sample carefully curated cocktails and hear the stories behind Charleston’s drinking culture. You’ll visit three upscale boutique inns and explore how this Colonial port city raised a toast.
You must be 21+ to attend. The tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
Requires at least 4 people to run; if not met, you will be contacted for a refund or reschedule. Refunds available up to 24 hours prior to start time.
Product ID: XCRAWC
Arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time.
You must be 21 or older to attend this cocktail tour.
Bulldog Tours may take photographs and/or videos during the tour and may use those images for promotional and marketing materials without compensation.
18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401
Travelers consistently rave about the tour guides here, and for good reason. Names like Clara, Drew, Gordon, and especially Dave come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their storytelling abilities, deep knowledge of Charleston's history, and genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The guides seem to strike that perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, making the city's past come alive without feeling overly rehearsed or dramatic. Several people specifically mention how knowledgeable their guides were, and it's clear these aren't just people reading from a script. They know their stuff and genuinely enjoy sharing it. The variety of tours gets attention too, from ghost walks to cemetery tours to the City Jail experience. One reviewer did note that while the content at the Provost Dungeon was solid, the delivery felt a bit contrived and the mannequins could use an upgrade (though they emphasized this wasn't a reflection on the tour company itself). That same person also warned that the jail tour includes some violent history and graphic details, so it might not be suitable for young kids or anyone easily disturbed. The office staff also earned praise for being friendly and efficient, making the check-in process smooth. Overall, these tours seem like an excellent way to explore Charleston's darker history with guides who are clearly passionate about what they do.
Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!
Tiffany
August 31, 2026
Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!
Tiffany
August 31, 2026
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