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Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music Trolley Tour

Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music Trolley Tour

Overview

Hear the story of Myrtle Beach’s coming of age in the mid-20th century to present day, the movies that were made or premiered there, the role music played in its history and that Myrtle Beach played in music history. Stops include Charlie’s Place Historic Site that was once a part of the Chitlin' Circuit and its motel was listed in The Green Book. Guests gather in front of the Grand 14 Theater at The Market Common to begin boarding at 9:45 AM. Nearby cafes are open prior to the tour and upscale restaurants and stores are ready to welcome patrons upon the tour's return at noon. The trolley is enclosed and climate-controlled. GUESTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD FOR THIS TOUR.

City: Myrtle Beach

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $40.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $40.00

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

What To Expect

Myrtle Beach

We will briefly stop in Myrtle Beach's new historic district.

Myrtle Beach

We will also stop at Charlie's Place Historic Site where the greatest names in 20th Century American music performed from the 1930s to the 1960s. The club itself, which had been a popular stop on what was known as the "Chitlin' Circuit," is no longer there, but Charlie's home is along with a reconstruction of his motel that was listed in THE GREEN BOOK, a guide for African-American travelers during segregation.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (32)

erinkchester

Aug 2021

Our guide was passionate and very well informed. She is one of the people responsible for helping to save some of the historical places in Myrtle Beach. She grew up in MB. The trolley is air conditioned.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thanks so much. It was a pleasure to have you aboard!

Deidre_H

Jul 2021

Wonderful time! My favorite part was touring Charlie's Place. It was very informative. The trolley itself was very clean.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

I am so glad that you enjoyed it. You were such fun to have aboard. I'm particularly thrilled that you liked Charlie's Place and hope that you will have a chance to watch that brief documentary online about it.

James_T

May 2021

The tour is very informative and alot of fun. The guide was fantastic. The tour bus was clean and air conditioned.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you aboard!