Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music Trolley Tour

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Myrtle Beach History Movies and Music Trolley Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the streets of Myrtle Beach as you explore the city on a historic trolley. Stop at the Jack Thompson Photo Gallery to see the city through the years as well as Charlie’s Place Historic Site, where several famous artists performed between the 1930s and 1960s. While you ride, learn about the city’s rich music and movie history that began in the mid-20th century.
  • Listen to commentary from your guide while you ride
  • Cover more ground on a driving tour than on foot
  • A central meeting point makes for an easy start
  • Travel in climate-controlled comfort on the trolley

What's Included

  • Two hour narrated trolley ride around Myrtle Beach

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

      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

    Start time

    10:00 AM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Myrtle Beach

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Myrtle Beach

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
    Operated by Myrtle Beach History Tours

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • 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.

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    Reviews

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    61 reviews
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    Knowledgeable Guide
    Kristina_E, Mar 2024
    I liked that the tour was inclusive. The tour shared the White and Black influence on music and movie culture.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Myrtle Beach has some rich music history. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
    Trolley tour
    Marlene_M, Mar 2024
    The tour guide was a wealth of information. She rhymed off events, dates and personalities non stop throughout the tour. I enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to others.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    I am so glad that you liked it. Thanks!
    OUTSTANDING and Educational. Highly recommended
    Brisbane_R, Feb 2024
    Visiting Charlie's place was a high point with the history of Myrtle Beach's Black history. I have recommended the tour to family and friends.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Yes! Charlie's Place is a hidden gem. Thank you so much for spreading the word. It was great having you and your wife aboard. I do hope that you will be able to join us again.
    Great Introduction to Myrtle Beach History
    Susan_H, Feb 2024
    Our guide did a fantastic job at sharing so many stories about Myrtle Beach, and its unique history in many different aspects from real estate, movies, golf courses and travel. Even if you’re not a newcomer to the area, you will enjoy this tour!
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Thank you for being a part of this tour. Myrtle Beach has a fun, diverse history that I love to share. It was a pleasure to have you aboard.
    A Myrtle Beach Trifecta Not to Be Missed!
    Jeanie_K, Feb 2024
    Excellent tour!! Besides a wealth of interesting information succinctly delivered, communication and meet-up instructions were great. The mix of info was very well integrated and even included ‘who knew?’ tidbits!
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Your kind words couldn't have made me happier. I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour. We'd love to have you back for the other three. Thank you!
    This was our second time....
    Valorie_S, Dec 2023
    This was our second time. Katherine does such a nice job. She inspired to moved from Idaho to Myrtle Beach!
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    It was great to not only have you back, but to have you back for good in your new home. Thank you for taking these tours!
    Fun, detailed and informative!
    Andre_B, Dec 2023
    This is a excellent experience! The tour had great details on the start off Myrtle Beach and the WWII Era. It's definitely a tour everyone should consider taking.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thank you so much for taking the Myrtle Beach History, Movies and Music tour yesterday and then coming back today for the Early Myrtle Beach History and the WWII Years tour today. It was a pleasure to have you and I'm so glad that you enjoyed them.
    VERY informative
    Robert_L, Nov 2023
    Fun! Packed with LOTS of information - at times, too much info. Maybe could have slowed down and given us time to relax and enjoy the ride.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Yes. Myrtle Beach has LOTS of fun history. And it is definitely a story-filled tour. Thanks for being aboard.
    Disappointed
    John_S, Nov 2023
    Unfortunately, we had to cancel because my girlfriend was sick. I called the operator the morning of the tour. The rep told me that “I hope she feels better “.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    And I sincerely do hope she feels better! In that moment she was your priority. I didn't think you wanted to take your time discussing the logistics of the tour when she needed you. You certainly didn't inquire about your options during the call. I thought you were merely notifying us so we wouldn't be waiting for you. If you would like to reschedule, we are happy to do that, just reach out to us. Leaving an extremely damaging review for the tour that the others took that day and really enjoyed, even raved about, is inappropriate. It may give people who don't know the wrong impression that it is a bad tour when it is actually a great tour that I hope you and she can enjoy in the future. Just let me know when you two are available in the future and we look forward to having you aboard.
    It was memorable because...
    Alicia_S, Nov 2023
    It was memorable because it has a lot of history of how the South was before the Civil War. In spite of the segregation, the black ancestors always found a way to express themselves through music.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Thank you for being a part of this experience.
    Charlie’s Place was a...
    Cynthia_T, Nov 2023
    Charlie’s Place was a great place to learn about . To know that your city honored a piece of black history.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    It really is a treasure! I am so glad that you were on the tour. Thanks!
    Great tour of Myrtle Beach
    Martie_C, Oct 2023
    Tour spokesperson excellent,and we'll informed. Trolley driver very personable, good driver. Thank you for a good outing.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and hope you join us for our other tours in the future.
    Great tour
    Denise_W, Oct 2023
    The stories that were told. Charlie’s place, recommendation to watch the documentary which we did when we returned to our Airbnb.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    I am so glad that you were a part of the tour. Charlie's Place is definitely something special. We hope to have you aboard again.
    Myrtle Beach is more than the beach.
    Annette_O, Oct 2023
    My husband and I live in NC and go to Myrtle Beach often. This tour made this trip one of our best so far. Our tour guide, Kathryn, was very knowledgeable, clear spoken and enthusiastic. She knew the people, the places, and the key events that make up Myrtle Beach history. I especially enjoyed MB's revitalization projects and the stop at Tony's place. I would recommend this tour to all history buffs.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    I can't thank you enough for all of your kind words. They really touch my heart. I am so glad that you enjoyed everything. There is so much that is about to happen to preserve our history, I hope you can make it back down again and again and see the progress being made.
    Spellbinding Tour
    Carolyn_W, Oct 2023
    Loved the Myrtle Beach tour especially the history of Charlie's Place. Katherine's reflections of her life and how it intertwined with significant elements in Myrtle Beach was remarkable.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    Charlie's Place is something really special. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it and the rest of the tour. We hope to have you back aboard the trolley in the future.
    Perfect day for trolley tour
    Kathleen_H, Sep 2023
    Very good narrator. We Enjoyed the tour very much. Had no idea Myrtle beach had so many movies that were made here
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your kind words. We hope to have you aboard again in the future.
    We loved the stop at...
    Jennifer_G, Jun 2023
    We loved the stop at Charlie’s Place and learning about the shag. We enjoyed all the details and history that were shared with us. You walk away with a deeper love for the area. Viator tours are a yearly stop for us.
    Response from Host, Jun 2023
    That warms my heart. Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to have you.
    Great experience
    Matt_D, Mar 2023
    Great experience left ontime and returned on time. Host was very knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing more to say
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    We are so glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks.
    Great informative tour
    BobbieJo_H, Mar 2023
    This tour is great for visitors, people new to the area or a great place to take your guests. It was a 2 hr tour that went by very quickly. I would recommend this trolly tour.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thanks so much. I truly enjoy introducing guests to Myrtle Beach's history.
    Great tour with tons of info and wonderful stories.
    Karen_C, Mar 2023
    A very interesting and informative tour of Myrtle Beach. The tour guide was very well informed and had so many great stories to tell. She gave so much information in such a small amount of time. She even gave us a great book on the history of Myrtle Beach!! If I can say one area of improvement, it would be to give us a little cheat sheet to help us keep up with all of the information. It was a lot to take in at once. It’s easy to see how it’s hard for her to cut anything out. All the stories were so good. The cheat sheet might help us keep up with the amount of great info.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for the kind words and input. Myrtle Beach does have a wealth of great stories!

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