Charleston Women and Wine: Historic Feminine-Influenced Tour
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22 Ratings
Charleston
Join us on a captivating tour of Charleston's history and its influential women. Explore historic sites and enjoy drinks at partner bars. A unique adventure for all!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Philip’s Church - One of the oldest church congregations in Charleston with a Historical Graveyard and Cemetery. Both gravesites contain powerful figures in Charleston’s history.
- St. Michael’s Church - The oldest church edifice left standing in Charleston. At this site known as the Four Corners of Law guests will learn about some unique women in Charleston’s history and the forces that stood against them. Guests will pass by this beautiful site.
- Heyward-Washington House - A structure with several notable ( and controversial) owners, the Heyward-Washington House will present a pivotal role of two previous residents who are perhaps some of the most famous abolitionists in South Carolina’s history.
- Gibbes Museum of Art - This is a well known art museum that we will pass by as part of the experience that features art created by one of the important figures discussed on the tour.
- Dock Street Theater - Pass by this beautiful structure in the heart of the French Quarter in downtown Charleston.
- French Huguenot Church - Pass by the oldest example of Gothic Revival Architecture in South Carolina. Several of the important women discussed on the experience were members of the population leaving a series of conflict in France.
What's Included
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Drinks are not included as part of the experience. Guest may purchase at the two establishments visited and host will provide excellent recommendations!
Additional Information
The Females and Ferments tour is a unique blend of history and pub crawl, consisting of two pub visits interspersed with historic landmarks. Gia and Capt. Bryan, both local residents, have crafted this experience to shed light on the influential women who made significant political, social and economic strides in this pioneering city. The tour fills the journey with delightful drink options available at our partner public houses. Kick-off the experience by savoring a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail at a wine bar established by three female entrepreneurs, while learning about women who were pillars during the Prohibition era in Charleston. Guests will then traverse the historic district, visiting various sites related to inspiring women who displayed extraordinary courage and fortitude. The tour culminates at the second tavern. Though the tour is structured around women and partially curated by women, it promises a one-of-kind expedition for people from all walks of life. It is the first such offering in Charleston. Note - Participants must be at least 21.
- While we are inclusive of all guests, Guests with walking difficulties may have difficulty. Walkways in the historic district are often cracked. This tour is 1.5 miles
Location
49 S Market St
South Market Street
Location is called "Well Hung Vineyard - and Restaurant" . It is on South Market street between Church and State Street. Closest public parking is the Cumberland Street Garage on the corner of Church Street and Cumberland roughly two blocks away.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Kate_w
Apr 6, 2024
Interesting history with rare stories - Gia has a lot of knowledge about architecture and general Charleston history so she shared some of that in addition to women’s history. She even helped me find an off the beaten path restaurant!
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Maddiem577
Mar 31, 2024
Fun and Good times - My mom and I booked this during Easter weekend. We were on the tour with a group of four girlfriends and had the best time. Gia was our guide, she was so fun and knowledgeable about everything Charleston. On the tour she really made sure to highlight marginalized and underrepresented women in Charleston history. We started the journey with a wine flight and took some frozen wine to go on the walk- so overall it was wonderful. Highly recommend. Walk is easy and for all levels of ability.
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Martha_l
Mar 30, 2024
Celebrating Women… #HERstory💗 - We were celebrating my friends birthday and women’s history month. Ms. Gia was our tour guide. She was sweet, funny and just amazing. We all enjoyed ourselves and definitely will recommend the tour to others. #Herstory💗
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Lori_m
Mar 25, 2024
Great experience - Our guide Gia was a lot of fun and loved her passion. Also loved the spots picked for the wine tasting. ❤️
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911elizabetho
Feb 23, 2024
Learn about the REAL movers and shakers in Charleston: THE WOMEN! - Gia is an amazing tour guide. Born and raised in Charleston, she knows the city like the back of her hand. Through the stories of a number of prominent women, she highlights the city's unique history from its early days up until the present. You can also ask her pretty much anything about local and regional history, and she can tell you more! All that, and we had a lovely selection of wine sips along the way! A perfect late afternoon adventure before dinner. We'd give 6 stars if we could!
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487kellym
Feb 18, 2024
The absolute best!! - I clicked on this tour because it said wine, but I was definitely intrigued by the women discussed on this journey. Gia was an absolute blast and made this feel like the most intimate group of girlfriends wandering along the road learning about the incredible women who built charleston. Would highly highly recommend, the best city tour I've been on in my travels! Thank you so much Gia!
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Gracegg1448mj
Feb 18, 2024
Great Time! - Gia was a wonderful guide! My daughter and I enjoyed her upbeat personality as well as her infinite knowledge of the history of Charleston’s women! She gives you the good, the bad, and the ugly ! We highly recommend her tour!
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Nlong2000
Feb 12, 2024
Wine, French Quarter and HERstories - what more could you want? - A girlfriend and I greatly enjoyed the Women and Wine tour. Gia was our guide and we were already laughing at 2 minutes in. Gia was a wealth of historical knowledge and an accredited guide in Charleston. The HERstories were really interesting too. A highlight for me was seeing the inside of Henry's and hearing about the various 'deeds' that went on there back in the day. Don't miss a chance to learn a bit more about Charleston and some of its little known, game-changing women!
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Elizabethej452fp
Jan 27, 2024
Fun tour with quirky details and a well informed guide - Gia is a wealth of information on all things Charleston, as well as being a fabulous human. I loved that this tour was focused on the women that don’t get talked about, yet still impacted life at their time.
She also knows great mixologists, and I had 2 lovely drinks (one custom) at 2 of Charleston’s local haunts.
If you’re on the fence, go!
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Kristinwm3382gw
Jan 6, 2024
Fun, laid-back tour - We had so much fun with Gia. The tour was laid back, informative and fun - we had a great time. With a small group, it was way more interactive than most tours.
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