Shem Creek Shrimp Tour: Immersive Shrimping Industry History
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109 Ratings
Mount Pleasant
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the shrimping industry on the Shem Creek Shrimp Tour. Led by Captain Bryan, this unique walking tour takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to witness the industry in action and gain a deep appreciation for the hardworking shrimpers.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shem Creek Park - Visitors will encounter diverse fauna at the communal park during the excursion and gain insights into the vital role of water bodies such as Shem Creek. Nonetheless, this is merely one of several destinations on this journey as we explore ancient edifices and regions of cultural importance.
What's Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
This is a walking tour with a difference, guided by Captain Bryan. It’s not the typical ‘sit and listen’ type of tour, where the guide doesn’t bother to know your name. Instead, after a quick introduction, Captain Bryan will guide you through the historical rise of Shem Creek and its renowned shrimping fleet, amongst other things. This tour provides a unique opportunity to witness the industry in action. If luck strikes, you might even meet Mr. Rector at Geechie Seafood, surrounded by his numerous shrimp boats, a glorious symbol of the abundant catch waiting out in the ocean. This isn’t just a tour; it is an opportunity to truly engage with the culture of Shem Creek. Guests go home with a slice of history, cultural insights, local lingo, delicious snacks, and above all, a newfound respect for our local shrimp harvesters and the historical significance of their ceaseless efforts.
- Walking distance is around 1.5 miles. Please note especially with summer heat that guests should be able to walk this distance.
Location
111 Coleman Blvd
Coleman Boulevard
We meet on corner of Coleman Blvd and Mill street outside of the public parking garage/office. It is the only 4 story office building in the immediate area. There is a circular flower arrangement on that corner that I will be near with a grey hat and tour guide badge on! Any issues call 843-780-8557
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Angela_j
Mar 28, 2024
Superb Tour Gide - Bryan is a superb guide. He is super pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. He is a native to the area and is passionate about the history of the area.
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Gid_p
Mar 25, 2024
Much More Than I Paid For! - I learned so much of the back-story of the Charleston that added so much to what seemed a simple "shrimping" story. I have a much better understanding the area and its struggles from the 1700s. Plus, his story telling skills made the entire tour ejoyable.
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Trixy_v
Mar 25, 2024
Great experience! - Great easy pace walking tour! Guide extremely knowledgeable and provided great information on the tour and even sent a great list of things to do, places to eat and sites to see after the tour.
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Lorettam793
Mar 18, 2024
We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. - Captain Brian did a great job of explaining the history of Shem Creek since the colonization period to the present. His tour included visits to prominent places near Shem Creek that were important in this country's history. His explanation of the rise and decline of the shrimping industry in the area was very easy to follow and informative. Thank you Captain Brian for the great tour!
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Liz_w
Mar 8, 2024
An Absolute Must-Do Tour! - Captain Bryan is a skilled story teller, historian and a knowledgeable Fisherman. What a great morning we had together! I’ve done lots of traveling and this is definitely one of the best experiences! The pace was leisurely with pleasant stops along the way. Thanks so much!
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Ron_m
Feb 28, 2024
Very enjoyable tour! - Captain Bryan is a great guide! He’s very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and especially Mt. Pleasant. We not only learned about the shrimping industry but also about Charleston during the Civil War as well as pirates. This is a very interesting tour.
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Extraordinary540055
Jan 4, 2024
One of the greatest tours in Charleston with a guide who knows what he’s doing. - We had a very enlightening experience with Captain Bryan! Me and my family felt like we understood every that led up to the shrimping industry thanks to his concise and info-loaded explanations. Even though we’ve been almost everywhere in Charleston, this tour felt like a fresh experience (just like the shrimp). We also got to have conversations about the importance of shrimp conservation and the challenges facing the local shrimping community. I would suggest this tour even for those not too fond of seafood, as this feels like a very under appreciated industry. This is also great for those with limited time in Charleston, since Captain Bryan gives a lot of general history about the area.
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Ab9944pm
Jan 1, 2024
So fascinating— truly unique - We took this tour a month ago but I’m still thinking about it. Truly a unique blend of history and local culture. We would have never known anything about shrimping or the local fisheries. Very local and very fun. This guide truly loves his city and his job.
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Cathy_k
Dec 18, 2023
Captain Brian delivers! - Although not advertised as such, this is really a two-for-one tour: not only do you get a close-up look at the shrimp industry, you also learn the fascinating connections between Charleston's history and the history of this industry. Captain Brian delivers it all!
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V5082cqjamesp
Dec 10, 2023
Fun & Informational Tour - Highly Recommend - Fun & Highly informational tour! If in the area, definitely book it early in your trip. Family of 6 -- we learned so many interesting facts about shrimping and the Shem Creek area. Bryan was extremely friendly, knowledgeable & prepared (even brought water for us in July!) I loved that the kids (ages 17 14 13 and 11) felt comfortable asking Bryan questions and he had excellent answers. The biggest highlights were throwing the shrimp net & seeing the Outer Banks filming locations :-)
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