CHARLESTON HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Toast of the Town: A Seasonal Cocktail Walk Through Charleston’s Boutique Inns
A 2.5-hour Bulldog Tours walk that visits three upscale boutique inns in Charleston, pairing artisanal, locally sourced cocktails with the city’s Colonial-era drinking history.
Toast of the Town: A Seasonal Cocktail Walk Through Charleston’s Boutique Inns.
Charleston’s reputation for hospitality and inventive cocktails unfolds on this compact, guided walk through the city’s upscale boutique inns. Over roughly two and a half hours a licensed guide leads small groups along a few blocks of historic streets, stopping at three inns where artisanal drinks—crafted with locally sourced ingredients—are used to tell the larger story of this Colonial port city and its place in American history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Artisanal, Locally Sourced Drinks
Cocktails on the tour are carefully curated and made using locally sourced ingredients that help tell Charleston’s alcohol history and regional flavors.
Licensed Local Storyteller
A licensed guide accompanies the group, linking recipes and ingredients to Charleston’s social and Colonial-era history as the walk moves between inns.
Quaint Boutique Inns in a Colonial Port City
The tour threads a few blocks of historic Charleston to visit three of the city’s popular, upscale boutique inns, each stop offering a different atmosphere and story.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The experience is a compact walking route: a licensed guide gathers the group, then leads guests a few blocks between three boutique inns where tastings and storytelling are sequenced to illuminate Charleston’s cocktail culture and its connections to the city’s Colonial past.
THE COCKTAILS
Artisanal, Locally Sourced Drinks
Cocktails on the tour are carefully curated and made using locally sourced ingredients that help tell Charleston’s alcohol history and regional flavors.
THE GUIDE
Licensed Local Storyteller
A licensed guide accompanies the group, linking recipes and ingredients to Charleston’s social and Colonial-era history as the walk moves between inns.
THE SETTING
Quaint Boutique Inns in a Colonial Port City
The tour threads a few blocks of historic Charleston to visit three of the city’s popular, upscale boutique inns, each stop offering a different atmosphere and story.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Assemble at 18 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401 to meet the licensed guide and begin the walk.
The itinerary moves a few blocks between three upscale boutique inns with tastings and historical interpretation at each stop.
The experience is offered by Bulldog Tours.
You must be 21 years of age to attend.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 18 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
How many stops are on the route?
The guided walk visits three boutique inns over a short route of a few blocks.
Are the cocktails locally sourced?
Yes—cocktails on the tour are crafted using locally sourced ingredients and are curated to reflect Charleston’s history.
Is there a guide?
A licensed guide leads the tour and provides historical context during the tastings.
Are there age restrictions?
Participants must be 21 years of age to attend.