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Early Myrtle Beach History and The WWII Years Trolley Tour

Early Myrtle Beach History and The WWII Years Trolley Tour

Overview

If you like history and want to know how Myrtle Beach was in the beginning and specifically during the years of the second world war, this trolley tour may interest you. It shares the city's origin story and tells what it was like to live there during WWII with U-boat threats off the coast and the arrival of German POWs. It makes stops at Myrtle Beach's first golf course, Pine Lakes International Country Club, and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum. Guests gather in front of the Grand 14 Theater at The Market Common to begin boarding at 9:45 AM. The trolley is enclosed and climate-controlled. If you would like more of an introduction to the city's history, you may enjoy the Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music trolley tour. Both tours were created to compliment each other in order to give guests a more comprehensive look at Myrtle Beach's past. GUESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD FOR THIS TOUR. It is best that you book prior to the Monday before your desired tour.

City: Myrtle Beach

Thu 01 May

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Starting at $45.00

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Thu 01 May

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Two-hour narrated trolley ride around Myrtle Beach

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Myrtle Beach

Our first stop will be at one of Myrtle Beach's oldest and most beautiful locations, the Pines Lakes International Country Club. Restrooms will be available for your convenience.

Myrtle Beach

Our second stop will be at The Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum. A recreation of the original school that was once located across the street from it, the museum conveys the history of education in Myrtle Beach for African-Americans from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (42)

600EmilieP

May 2023

The tour guide Kathryn is phenomenal and a bundle of information. Absolutely recommend this tour and any other tours she offers. You will get a wealth of information.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you so much for this. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I love these stories about my home town and love to share them. I do hope to have you aboard the trolley in the future.

Michael_J

Mar 2023

The tour was a lot of fun and very interesting. We learned a ton about the history of Myrtle Beach, and the tour was connected with the history very well!

Response from Host

Mar 2023

I am so glad that you enjoyed it. It is a joy to share these stories and take you to these historic places. It is a particular pleasure to have multi-generation groups aboard. Thank you for being a part of the experience.

William_R

Oct 2022

Comfortable trolly car, knowledgeable tour guide, great tour of the city in addition to learning about the history of the region. Disappointing that the German POWs were so embraced by the community considering what made them POWs in the first place!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for taking the tour.