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Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour

Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour

Overview

Take a half-hour ride south of Myrtle Beach on a climate-controlled trolley to the fishing community of Murrells Inlet, SC, and beyond. Hear the quintessential ghost stories that locals have grown up with, background on the pirates who were said to have frequented the local shores 300 years ago, and historical commentary on the influential families who lived in the area and helped shape our nation's history. IF YOUR OBJECTIVE IS TO SPEND TIME AT AREA ATTRACTIONS, THIS IS NOT THE TOUR FOR YOU. This 2-hour narrated tour serves as an introduction to wonderful places that we will be passing by that you'll want to come back and visit. BRIEF STOPS, where passengers will hop off for just a FEW MINUTES, include The Pawleys Island Hammock Shops Village and at a photo-worthy overlook in Murrells Inlet. Board at 9:45 AM in front of the Grand 14 Theater at The Market Common. 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

Fri 04 Apr

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Starting at $45.00

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Fri 04 Apr

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

Visits the Pawleys Island Hammock Shops Village where they will enjoy a hammock-making demonstration

Narrated, roundtrip ride to the quaint seafood village of Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island

A brief introduction to the world renowned Brookgreen Gardens at The Gardener's Cottage

Photo opportunity of a natural panoramic view of Murrells Inlet

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Brookgreen Gardens

We will make a brief stop at The Gardener's Cottage which is Brookgreen Garden's information center (there is no restroom at this stop) to get an overview of the gardens and information on how to best enjoy this world-class destination.

The Hammock Shops Village

Guests will visit the Hammock Weavers studio and meet a legendary local artisan who will show them how the world famous Pawleys Island hammocks are made. Restrooms are available before returning to the trolley.

Murrells Inlet

The trolley will pause for a photo opportunity of a panoramic view of Murrells Inlet, SC, that looks, in part, much like it did 300 years ago when pirates were among the inlet's visitors. There is no restroom at this stop.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (60)

debramI6913FW

May 2021

Boring. Our tour guide did a great job but the tour was disappointing. A RIDE around Murrells Inlet! Try listening to guide and look at area is hard to do. A quick turn around at the Gardens entrance and look down a street at a Plantation that you can't see. Watch a Hamrick being made was also disappointing. Here's friendly but didn't see much on how it was made. There were 6 of us and we all feel the same way.

Response from Host

May 2021

Oh, ladies, I am so sorry that you were disappointed. You were such a nice bunch to have aboard. I hope the rest of your visit will be as much fun as you are. For anyone else reading this review, let me spell out what you are getting when you take this tour. If you want to hear the quintessential ghost stories that locals have grown up with, background on the pirates who were said to have frequented this area three hundred years ago, and historical commentary on the influential families who once had homes in the area, then this tour is for you. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet one of the area's most noteworthy artisans who has been demonstrating the rare art of hammock-making for thirty years. There's a lot of information packed into the two hours that it takes to get from Myrtle Beach to Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet and back. The tour serves as an introduction to the highlights of what that part of our region has to offer so that guests can choose what they want to visit when they have ample time to do it.

R3275LXnicolem

Mar 2021

A thorough introduction to the area. Was very helpful to learn about the families and gossip before going to Atalaya Castle. And a great way to travel around the area getting to hear about the ghosts and pirates that are some of the local stories.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for choosing this tour to get acquainted with the folklore and history of the Grand Strand. It was a pleasure to have your family aboard.

SunshinePalace

Mar 2021

IT WAS so interesting to hear stories about ghosts and pirates that were here. And of course Brookgreen Gardens is AWESOME!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

It was so much fun to share my favorite stories with you. And you hit the nail on the head. Brookgreen is awesome!