Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This walking tour led by Captain Bryan is not your average "sit there and shut up" tour where the guide won't even remember you. Rather, after brief introduction, Captain Bryan will lead you on a historic journey of how Shem Creek came to prominence with its famous shrimping fleet and much more. Unlike any other tour in the area, guests have a chance to see the industry at work. The first half of the tour will contain history of the area and discuss events back to the early 1700's, the second half of the tour will specifically cover the Shrimp Industry. This is not a tour, it is an experience to immerse yourself in the Shem Culture. Take back history, culture, language, but most of all guests will take from this experience an underlying appreciation for our local shrimpers and the history behind these hard working men and women.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking distance is around 1.5 miles. Please note especially with summer heat that guests should be able to walk this distance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guests will take Mary Street to get a overview of the Charleston Harbor and the changes this seaside community would endure due to conflict, natural disasters, and insect infestations.
Guest will pass by the home of the first commercial shrimper on Shem Creek and see the "shrimp shacks." Where the original shrimpers used to live in this historic neighborhood.
What‘s Included
Small prize at end of the tour
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Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour
Reviews
182 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour will make you love Shem Creek even more
cabtah,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun walking tour. Capt. Bryan is very knowledgable about Charleston history, shrimping, and current trends. He was accommodating and flexible, ensuring a good experience. It was sad to learn that so few local restaurants actually serve local shrimp. The walking tour showed some historic homes, beautiful flora, and how to catch shrimp with a net. Bryan was a great guy and the tour is highly recommended. A treat at the end was very nice!
Cap’n Bryan was the best!
587leslief,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Bryan was our guide for our morning tour. He was excellent! He has a wealth of knowledge that he shared in an informative, yet entertaining way that taught us so much about the history of Mount Pleasant and its development.
Take Capt. Bryan’s Shem Creek Shrimp Tour!
carolgC6687KO,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Bryan Blalock’s Shem Creek Shrimp Tour is excellent and filled with fascinating facts. I’m a Charleston resident who learned previously unknown information about Mount Pleasant’s history and shrimp culture. Bryan is very engaging with tour guests and delivers a fun, fact packed walk around Mount Pleasant’s Shem Creek area. I highly recommend taking this tour!
Don’t Miss This Amazing Tour!
E3036VWdonnaf,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Bryan was amazing! He not only had a wealth of interesting facts, he presented them in such an engaging way that history truly came alive. I’ve been on many wonderful tours but I have never learned so much and enjoyed doing so as much as I did on this tour. I can’t recommend this tour enough and not just for visitors but for anyone living in the area. Thank you, Captain Bryan - you are truly a gifted teacher!
Shrimp tour
Dean P,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Brian was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we learnt a lot in the 2 hours we were on the tour.
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Tania C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time! Great history lesson. Can’t wait for the shrimp boil and the other amazing history tours.
Shem Creek Tour
Trip58301116340,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of Mount Pleasant. Nice mix of early history of the town and the rise and decline of the shrimping industry. Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and informative. This is a great tour to learn about the Shem Creek area across the harbor from downtown Charleston.
Great!
Kristen O,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bryan was very knowledgeable and it was a great walking tour! The kids were engaged in the history as well.
Great Small Group Tour
Gertrude M,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00He gives a lot of really good historical facts about Mt. Pleasant and Charleston. He was very knowledgeable and presented information in an interesting format. He engaged well with the children on the tour.
Great guide….great tour
Nicholas I,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Bryan was personable,, enraging and eager to share his deep knowledge of Mount Pleasant/Charleston history plus the origin, evolution and today’s status of the local shrimping industry. We were the only two booked and Bryan gave us an intimate private tour when other tours we’ve booked in recent years have canceled without their minimum. Can’t wait to book another of his many tours when next back in Charleston. Highly recommend!
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