Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music Trolley Tour


2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

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.

Inclusions

  • Two hour narrated trolley ride around Myrtle Beach

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Whatever health and safely protocols that are appropriate for the date of the tour will be followed.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jbarton3555
May 2021

Kathyrn was a great tour guide for this event. Her knowledge and presentation of the material was extraordinary. This was a most enjoyable way to spend part of my day. I recommend this to anyone .

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.

P9975TTsandraa
March 2021

My favorite stop on the tour was at Charlie's Place to learn of the history of the Motel, home and the Night Club that occupied that site.

lindamichaels
February 2021

Charlie's Place. Historical knowledge that we allneed to know. The docent was so informative...able to answer all questions.

CDL
May 2021

I've been coming to Myrtle Beach for many years. The trolley ride educated me about Myrtle Beach on some very interesting history. Everywhere we went was relaxing and a learning experience. Our guide and driver were very professional. Our guide was funny and energetic and from SC so she was very...

Lorraine_M
May 2021

Our guide was exceptional, she was/is so knowledgeable. She made the trip so worthwhile. Her presentation and enthusiasm was/is unbelievably that we look forward to her being our guide on any trip available.

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