Pirate Escape: Charleston's Historic Scavenger Hunt

Embark on an immersive scavenger hunt experience in Charleston that takes you back to the Golden Age of Piracy. Discover hidden insights and explore the colonial era in a budget-friendly and engaging way. Join the Pirate Escape Adventure now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 100 Meeting St - The Pirate Escape is ideal for individuals aged 10 and above. Participants will enjoy complimentary access to the oldest fireproof building in the United States as part of the Scavenger Hunt that kicks off the adventure! From there, visitors will encounter several other historic sites and artifacts to complete the “escape.” This…
What's Included
  • Free Admission to the Fireproof Building Museum
Additional Information

Highly recommended for visitors aged 10 and above, The Pirate Escape Scavenger Hunt transports participants to the Golden Age of Piracy along the Carolina Coastline. Crafted by two local historians, this unique experience stands out among Charleston’s scavenger hunts.
Participants will begin their adventure at the Fireproof Museum, with admission…

Location
100 Meeting St
Meeting Street
The Fireproof Museum is at the corner of Chalmers Street and Meeting Street. The guest entrance is the one off Meeting Street (100 Meeting Street). Enter the Fireproof Building and show the booking voucher to the staff. The closest public parking garage is 2 blocks away at the "Cumberland Garage."
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sally_d
Apr 6, 2026
Awesome tour. Aargh you ready? - This was an awesome experience. A great way to explore downtown Charleston on your own timeframe and get lots of information and history. We got some great photos and fun responses from our pirate guides. Be sure to pick your pirate names and bring your pirate energy with you! We had so much fun.
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Julie_c
Mar 25, 2026
Fun walk around the... - Fun walk around the French quarters of Charleston while learning a little bit of history along the way. Beautiful sights and architecture.
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Timtp4743vj
Mar 13, 2026
Fun way to learn some history of Charleston and see downtown. - We had such a fun time. It’s a great way to learn about some of the history of Charleston.
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Annick_j
Mar 12, 2026
Thanks! That was fun. We... - Thanks! That was fun. We got to see more of the city and it kept the kids motivated to keep going. Recommended
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Amy_h
Mar 1, 2026
Great for the whole family! - Great instructions, never felt lost. Walked about 2 miles total. Make sure you know North, South, East and West! Kids enjoyed the story and getting to see the city!
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Erinfv1291lm
Feb 23, 2026
We escaped!! Scavenger Hunt Charleston - My husband is a history buff and despite not having a lot of reviews yet we decided to give this a shot. You receive a packet at the museum and use that to “escape.” Txting the phone number updates along the way was cool and they send back some funny jokes. Down with the king! We both really enjoyed it and it led us to so many hidden gems around Charleston and gave a lot of history on the American Revolution. It took us a little under 2 hours so bring your walking shoes! Also take advantage of the free museum you get as part of this . 10/10 we are going to try their pirate escape next visit.
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Melissa_c
Jan 30, 2026
We had fun scavenging... - We had fun scavenging around town learning about the history of the city, just make sure you have on comfy shoes for all the walking!
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471adinac
Dec 30, 2025
Had a great time! - This was great! Our first scavenger hunt of this kind, was easy and fun for our family and gave us a great little tour of the city! Would definitely recommend’
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Rachelmr4518lw
Dec 27, 2025
So much fun!! - Lots of fun for all ages ! Gave you a pretty tour of downtown as well! Great for kids to navigate with the clues! Highly recommend
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Amy_b
Feb 14, 2026
It’s not really for... - It’s not really for children if you are not a history lover . If you are on a time schedule don’t do it .
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From $10
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).