Charleston Pirate Tours

79 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC 29401

843-442-7299

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Ranked #13 of 85 tours in Charleston

68 Reviews

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Owner description: Use the tour guide Travel Channel, A&E, Lifetime, and ETV use. Explore Charleston’s piratical past on a tour that begins in one of Charleston’s oldest...... more » Owner description: Use the tour guide Travel Channel, A&E, Lifetime, and ETV use. Explore Charleston’s piratical past on a tour that begins in one of Charleston’s oldest buildings, the National Historic Landmark Powder Magazine Museum. In authentic costume & accompanied by Capt. Bob, the parrot, Eric Lavender shares stories of the pirates who plundered, partied, and perished in Charles Towne. Eric brings Charleston's Golden Age of Piracy to life with stories of Blackbeard's siege of the city, the capture and execution of Stede Bonnet and other pirates, the romance between Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, and much more! Along the way, learn about the city’s most historical buildings and events. We also offer a discounted combo ticket that includes the walking tour and the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon.

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Abrndale

Auburndale, Florida

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55 reviews

21 helpful votes

“Best tour in Charleston”

Reviewed February 2, 2012

We did a private vow renewal with Charleston Pirate Tours. Eric was excellent. Very interesting and knowledgable. Sabrina did a great job in planning the ceremony and details on short notice. Eric, Sabrina, and Captain Bob truly exceeded our expectations. Thank you. More

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We are so glad that you were happy with the renewal ceremony and tour! We had a blast doing it. Thank you so much for the nice review. Hope the rest of your Charleston visit is great! Sabrina More

Adam P

Charleston, South Carolina

1 review

“Awesome! Very entertaining and educational. Highly recommended!”

Reviewed January 19, 2012

I live here in Charleston and now I know a lot more about the City in which I live. The tour guide was awesome and very knowledgable. The way he told the history was in a story format that was very engaging, like watching the History Channel or Discovery Channel. It is definitely worth the time and money. I would... More

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Thanks so much for the review and recommendation! We love having locals on the tour and showing them an important part of Charleston's history that doesn't get much attention. Sabrina Lavender More

Bret A

Plano, Texas

2 reviews

“Exceeded Expectations”

Reviewed January 19, 2012

We decided to do this tour because every other tour we wanted to do was booked but it ended up being much better than I thought it would be. The guide told each story with so much passion and enthusiasm you couldn't help but be caught up in what he was saying. We spent alot of time in the French... More

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Thank you for the review. I'm so glad that Eric exceeded your expectations... and that your wife enjoyed the tour, too. Hope you got to catch up on the other tours that you wanted to do! Again, thank you... Sabrina Lavender More

vitisvinifera

Alabama

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34 reviews

61 helpful votes

“Most entertaining and informative walking tour I've ever taken in Charleston”

Reviewed January 17, 2012

My sister and I had the best time on our tour last Saturday night. The weather was very chilly and she was afraid that she would be too cold and almost cancelled on me. I'm glad she did not, because not only did the walking keep us warm, but she would have missed out on what was definitely one of... More

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Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad that you were able to talk your sister into taking the tour despite the cold weather. The next time you're in Charleston, give us a call, and we'll arrange a time that you could meet with Eric and get some photos. Again, thank you... Sabrina Lavender More

Jennifer K

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

1 review

“We felt like pirates for a day!”

Reviewed January 17, 2012

We had a private tour with Pirate Eric . That was awesome, because of the weather we did not get to have the bird go with - not awesome, but did not ruin the trip in the least. If you have boys, and they love pirates DO THIS! My boys are still talking about this. Gifts at shop where you... More

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We're so glad that you and your boys enjoyed the tour! Thank you for pointing out that we do not conclude at the Powder Magazine, where we begin. We wrap up the tour next to the Old Exchange Building, which is a couple of blocks away. Thanks, also, for understanding about Captain Bob not being able to brave the cold.... More

Parsons00

Greensboro, North Carolina

1 review

“Great experience”

Reviewed January 5, 2012

The people at Charleston Pirates Tour were great to work with. We brought around 50 students down after Christmas and they had a great time. Our pirate guide was great and knowledgeable. I would recommend to anyone who is down there to go. More

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We're so glad that the kids enjoyed the tour! We love working with youth groups and students. Thank you so much for posting a review. Sabrina Lavender More

mulberrybb

New York City, New York

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8 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Knowledgable guide”

Reviewed January 2, 2012

I signed up for my 8-year old son who is fascinated of pirates. I would never have chosen the pirate tour for myself. But the tour was informative and interesting. Eric has a lot of stories to tell. The places we visited were wonderful. But be mindful that the tour might not interest all young children. Of the 5 kids... More

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Thanks so much for the review. WE're glad that your family enjoyed it. Hope your husband enjoys the book! Sabrina Lavender More

Becky D

Cheraw, South Carolina

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41 reviews

9 helpful votes

“You will learn alot!”

Reviewed December 22, 2011

This was a great tour. Two hours was a little long with little ones. But our group of age 4-75 all enjoyed it! More

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Thank you for the review. Glad your group enjoyed it. Happy Holidays! Sabrina Lavender More

skelligmichael

charleston, sc

2 reviews

“Time well spent with extremely good narrative...”

Reviewed December 8, 2011

We really enjoyed our tour with Eric ('Bob' had to have his annual physical and was not with us), but we, with another couple, had a delightful day learning many facts and anecdotes about pirate era in and around early Charleston. We have been on other local tours, which we enjoyed, but this tour provided an easy stroll through the... More

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We're so glad that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for taking the time to post a review. By the way, Capt. Bob got a clean bill of health at his checkup. Happy Holidays! Sabrina Lavender More

wurzel_DC

Chevy Chase

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3 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Terrific tour for children”

Reviewed December 5, 2011

Charleston is thick with history, but it is sometime difficult to keep the kids entertained. We chose this tour to allow our 6 and 7 year old duaghters to leave Charleston with historical stories they could tell their friends. Pirate Eric's tour fit the bill. They were engaged for (almost) the full two hours and especially liked the story of... More

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We're thrilled to hear that the tour was the highlight of the trip for your daughters! Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. Sabrina More