Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music Trolley Tour

4.7 (125 reviews) Myrtle Beach, USA
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 33 travelers

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. It is best that you book prior to the Monday before your desired tour.

What's included

  • Two hour narrated trolley ride around Myrtle Beach

What to expect

  1. Myrtle Beach
    10m
    We will briefly stop in Myrtle Beach's new historic district.
  2. Myrtle Beach
    15m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at The Market Common (beside the airport between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business also known as Kings Hwy.) in front of the Grand 14 Cinemas at the junction of Deville and Reed Streets

End point

Meet at The Market Common (beside the airport between Hwy. 17 Bypass and Hwy. 17 Business also known as Kings Hwy.) in front of the Grand 14 Cinemas at the junction of Deville and Reed Streets

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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