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The 4 Best Charleston Pirate History Tours

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Blackbeard blockaded this harbor and Stede Bonnet hanged at White Point — Charleston’s pirate past is real and grisly. These are the best pirate history tours in the city, with which sites each covers, how long you walk, whether they suit families, and what a ticket costs.

Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises

Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises - How the 1.5 hours moves: from pirate prep to the Ashley River

1.Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Pirate fun for families on a 45-foot ship in Charleston, with pirate names, water cannons, games, and a scenic Ashley River cruise.

“We had a wonderful time! The “Pirates” were in character the entire voyage. They all played their role continuously throughout the trip and the kids and adults were entertained the whole time. I especially loved the water cannons and squirt guns! The best part was that they involved every child on the boat so they all felt included. I highly recommend this experience!”

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Charleston Pirates and Ghosts Tour

Charleston Pirates and Ghosts Tour - Meeting Point: 195 E Bay St Start, 150 Meeting St Finish

2.Charleston Pirates and Ghosts Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $27

A 2-hour Charleston walking tour mixing pirate legends and ghost stories at major historic spots, guided by a local storyteller for $27.

“Our guide was awesome!! He was very knowledgeable and professional. Best tour guide and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn about local history.”

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Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More

Charleston Historical Walking Tour: Pirates, Patriots, and More - Nathaniel Russell House Museum: neoclassical elegance at 51 Meeting Street

Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum - How the self-guided format works (and what it means for you)

4.Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Pirate Escape Charleston is a self-guided scavenger hunt with free Powder Magazine museum access and historic stops for $9 per person.

“The scavenger hunt brought us to streets and places we never would have never probably wandered to. I think we would have liked maybe a tour guide with us or someone from the pirate scavenger hunt to meet us and maybe explain a little bit more as to what was expected.”

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