Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour in Myrtle Beach booking from $40.00

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, while conveying a great deal of local folklore and history along the way. 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.

City: Myrtle Beach

Tue 24 Dec

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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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Whatever health and safety protocols that are appropriate for the date of the tour will be followed.

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 (28)

markaE7019JT

Jul 2021

Please avoid this at all costs. You are paying $40 for the privilege of local businesses to advertise to you to "come back later." The first stop was at the Brookgreen Gardens where we visited the information booth so that the woman running it could try to sell us on 7-day tickets because "there's too much to see in a day." Then we were told that if we enjoyed it so much we wanted to pay to become "members," the cost of the 7-day ticket would be rolled into the membership fee. We were literally taken to a map on the wall to see all the things the place has to offer before getting back on the trolley and moving on. I'll point out that single day tickets were absolutely available and advertised in the information booth. Why anyone would want to buy a membership on vacation in South Carolina is beyond me. The second stop was at a shopping center where we were taken to a local business that specializes in making hammocks. Our tour guide emphasized how amazing the other shops were and that we must make it a point to come back later. At first, I thought she meant we would have time to look at the other shops but in reality we stared at a poor man knitting away at a hammock while basically being shoved out the door to pee and get back on the trolley. This was another location we should plan to come back to, apparently. The third stop was at an inlet where we were asked if we would like to get out to take photos before getting back on. It's literally a piece of South Carolina coastline - but the "tour guide" told us to come back because it's worth paying another $40 to see the inlet at low tide vs. high tide. While moving between these stops, the tour guide begins telling you local "ghost stories" that are not the least bit entertaining. I thought the tour would have you stop at locations that are relevant to local legends and folklore, but instead we got to pass by a horse statue that a 76 year old woman sculpted, a graveyard that had an "Alice" gravestone in it with no significance to anything, and a plantation we could not see through the trees. A daily ticket to the gardens is half the price of this "tour," and Huntington beach is only $8. Either one of these activities would offer many more hours of entertainment at significantly less money. A pamphlet would have been more useful than this two hour trolley ride. With the money that I'm sure the tour guide is getting to advertise for these local businesses, the cost of these tickets needs to be significantly reduced. There were 25 people on the trolley, and at $40 a person, it must be a lucrative hassle - don't get taken advantage of.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Actually, I get paid NOTHING from the places where we stop. It was all I could do to get them to ALLOW our tour to stop there. In fact, once the fees are paid to the platform that you have used to convey your review, and the trolley expenses are covered (sometimes they’re not), then I get paid, if there are enough guests aboard. Since the pandemic, I don’t get paid at all for most of my tours. I never felt that there was a need to share that with anyone, but your misrepresentation that my guests are somehow being taken advantage of hurts me to the core. I don’t know who you are or how you booked this tour, but on our ticketing platform, not only do I specify exactly where we stop, but state how long we are at each place. I am very sorry that the experience did not remotely meet your expectation. The reason that I take my guests to these places is because I think these places are wonderful. I have loved going to them all of my life. I also love the stories that I share. My objective is to share the happiness that I have gotten from them with my guests. My hope is that enough guests will continue to take these tours that I can continue to do them. Thank you for helping me endorse (without any compensation) going to Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park as they truly are wonderful.

Eric_F

Jul 2021

Very nice and informative tour. Narrator was enthusiastic and you could feel how much she loved the history and stories. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

You are precious to say that. You're right. I've loved these stories all of my life and it is a joy for me to share them. Thank you and your family for being a part of the tour.

O8565HAshawnh

Jun 2021

Very knowledgeable guide. Really knew stories very well. This gives you ideas of places to visit on days you don't want to go to Beach. Or if you'd rather visit historical sites.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thanks so much for being a part of this tour experience. I truly love sharing the stories that I grew up with and introducing people to some of my favorite places.

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Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour

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