Skip to main content
Revelry Tours — home
Pub crawlCharleston, SC

True-crime pub crawl · Ages 21+

Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl

Charleston is known as the Holy City — this true-crime pub crawl shows you its unholy side.

Price
$34.99 per person
Schedule
Nightly at 9 PM
Duration
2 hours
Age
Ages 21+
Meeting point
U.S. Customs House

Live times, availability and final pricing are shown at checkout.

A group of friends laughing over drinks at a bar

About the Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl

The Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl is a unique and thrilling way to explore Charleston’s dark history while visiting some of its favorite bars and pubs.

Charleston is known as the “Holy City,” but it also has a darker side. From gruesome murders to notorious criminals, there are plenty of true-crime stories to discover here.

You’ll visit some of Charleston’s famous watering holes while your guide shares stories of true crime from the city’s past — including Lavinia Fisher, often called the first female serial killer in the United States, and John and Lottie Black, known as the “King and Queen of Charleston’s Red Light District.”

The crawl includes several stops, each with its own atmosphere and selection of drinks. You’ll have the chance to try craft beers, cocktails and wines while mingling with fellow true-crime enthusiasts.

What to expect

  • Visit several of Charleston’s well-known bars and pubs
  • Hear true-crime stories from the “Holy City”’s darker side
  • Learn about Lavinia Fisher and John and Lottie Black
  • Try craft beers, cocktails and wines along the way
  • Mingle with fellow true-crime enthusiasts

Your ticket includes

  • Guaranteed spot on your tour
  • Admission to all locations
  • Personal tour guide
  • Money-back guarantee

Where we meet

Meeting point: U.S. Customs House

U.S. Customs House200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC

  • Meet in front of the U.S. Customs House at 200 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston.
  • Your tour guide will be highly visible and ready to check you in.
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Tickets

Choose how you'd like to join

Book a standard ticket online, or talk to us about discounted group tickets and private tours for celebrations.

Standard ticket

$34.99per person

  • Guaranteed spot on your tour
  • Admission to all locations
  • Personal tour guide
  • Money-back guarantee

Group tickets (16+ guests)

$27.10per person

  • Discounted per-person rate
  • One booking for your whole group
  • Can be invoiced and paid over time

Private tour

$899per group

  • Your own guide — no public guests
  • Can be personalized for your group
  • Can be invoiced and paid over time

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can people under 21 attend?

No. Because this is a pub crawl, all guests must be at least 21 years of age, and we do check IDs. If someone in your group is under 21, consider our Charleston Food Tour, which is open to guests 12 and up.

Can I reschedule or get a refund?

All sales are final, but you can reschedule your tour if needed. Our Money Back Guarantee gives you a 100% refund if you didn't enjoy your tour after completing it.

What bars do we visit?

We can't tell all of our secrets just yet! Our pub crawls visit 3 or more locations per night. We don't guarantee specific locations, because we may have to change a stop at the last minute for reasons beyond our control.

More in Charleston

  • Guests sampling sweets at a dessert shop
    Dessert tour

    Charleston Dessert Tour

    A small-group dessert tour of Charleston’s bakeries, cafes and sweet spots: pralines, pecan pie, coconut cake and more, with stories of the city’s history.

    Schedule
    Nightly at 7 PM
    Age requirement
    Ages 12+
    Price
    From $99.99 per person
  • A cook holding a plate of Southern fried food outdoors
    Food tour

    Charleston Food Tour

    A small-group Charleston food tour: shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, barbecue and biscuits, plus Gullah-Geechee and Southern culinary history. Ages 12+.

    Schedule
    Daily at 1:30 PM
    Age requirement
    Ages 12+
    Price
    From $119.99 per person
  • Two women enjoying oysters and drinks by the water
    Food tour

    Oysters & Champagne Tour

    An adults-only Charleston food tour pairing fresh oysters with champagne and other drinks, plus the history of the city’s oyster industry. Ages 21+.

    Schedule
    Daily at 1:30 PM
    Age requirement
    Ages 21+
    Price
    From $129.99 per person

Ready for the Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl?

Nightly at 9 PM · 2 hours · Ages 21+

Book your spot for Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl

Need help picking the perfect tour?

Our guest services team can help you choose a tour, book a group or plan a private celebration.

Phone lines open 9 AM – 10 PM daily.

Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl

From $34.99

Book now for Bay Street Bastards Pub Crawl