Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl Shared Tour in Charleston

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Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl Shared Tour in Charleston

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

History never tasted so wicked! A bone-chilling dive into the criminal heart of Charleston—a city steeped in elegance, drenched in secrets, and soaked in blood. From the cobblestones of colonial corruption to the courtrooms of a sensational modern-day murder, this tour serves up centuries of true crime with a twist of lime and a shot of audacity.


Led by our fearless guides, you’ll prowl the streets where con men, killers, and crooked aristocrats once ruled, stopping at some of Charleston’s finest bars to sip your way through its most scandalous chapters. You’ll uncover tales that Charleston would rather leave buried— tabloid-worthy tragedies that still echo through the alleyways.


Thirsty? Good. You’ll need a strong drink for what you’re about to hear. Cocktails are available for purchase at every stop—because dark stories go down better with a stiff pour.


If you have 7 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with our the private & group sales coordinator.

What You Get

One of Charleston's BEST Tour Guides
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
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Only for guests age 21+

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Only for ages 21+

What You’ll Experience

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U.S. Custom House

Meet your guide and set off on a tour that discusses some of the most notorious criminal cases in SC history, from piracy to famous highway robberies to the brutal homicide of a local newspaper editor, in full view of witnesses. This tour mixes unforgettable, grisly tales with an exploration of Charleston’s most satiating cocktails.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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First Citizens Bank

What pushes a man to the point of murder? Is the killer’s past primarily responsible for his evil deeds, or does some innate impulse sit latent in him like a lion crouched and waiting for the right trigger to spring forth? Like Norman Bates said, “We all go a little mad sometimes.” But is that true?
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Beneath Charleston’s stately Old Exchange lies a dark and chilling past. The Provost Dungeon once held pirates, smugglers, and colonial criminals, including members of Blackbeard’s crew and other infamous outlaws of the high seas. Shackled in damp, shadowy cells, prisoners awaited justice—or the gallows. Today, the dungeon stands as a haunting reminder of Charleston’s gritty underworld, where crime, punishment, and piracy collided beneath the city’s elegant surface.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Blind Tiger Pub

Once a hidden speakeasy during Prohibition, The Blind Tiger in Charleston earned its name from the era’s secret bars and the lawbreakers who ran them. Behind its historic walls, whispers of bootlegging, bribery, and backroom deals still linger. Today, it’s a popular tavern with a rich—and rowdy—past, where crime and cocktails once flowed hand in hand. Step inside and sip where Charleston’s outlaws once defied the law, one drink at a time.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

United States Custom House, East Bay Street, Charleston County South Carolina, United States, US, 29401

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You will meet your guide at the front entrance of the U.S. Custom House, at the corner of East Bay and South Market Streets, located at 200 E Bay St. Your guide will be waiting at the stairs.
End Point

Blind Tiger Pub, Broad Street, Charleston County South Carolina, United States, US, 29403

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.3
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September 01, 2026

Our guide never showed up for our tour. We contacted the company who tried to contact our guide with no response. We ended up canceling our tour. The customer service representative was very hel...read more

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February 22, 2026

Good stories, great choices in bars and good drinks. I don’t know what else to say but they require more words.

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Super Fun
October 07, 2025

Lots of fun! Great stories and the establishments we visited were very unique! Jacob was a wonderful host!

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Fun, but not what I expected.
August 21, 2025

Very pleasant guide, good bars on the tour. But the the history topics not that interesting. Neat thing about pub crawls is visiting with interesting fellow tourists on the tour with you. But we w...read more

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Fantastic tour and guide!
July 08, 2025

What wonderful tour! We had a terrific tour guide who happened to be giving his very first tour—you would never have known. He was outstanding. As a Tour Guide myself, I know how important it is ...read more

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