Charleston is a craft-beer town, and the best way to see it is one taproom at a time. Because many breweries cluster together — especially on the upper peninsula and around Park Circle in North Charleston — a brewery tour or trolley lets you sample several spots in an afternoon without driving between them. Here’s how to plan it.
The Free Saturday Trolley
Completely free · Every Saturday · 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Every Saturday
- Hours
- 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Cost
- Completely Free
- Format
- Hop-On / Hop-Off
- Reservations
- None Required
- Shuttle
- Coastal Limousine of Charleston
- No dogs on the shuttle
- No “roadies” - open drinks cannot leave one brewery for another
- Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol
- Schedule is approximate - this is a free community service
Plan a self-guided brewery crawl by area
Prefer to go at your own pace? Start in one neighborhood, pick two or three breweries that are close together, and arrange a rideshare or designated driver between stops. Browse breweries by area to see what’s nearby and check hours before you go:
Charleston Brewery Tours — FAQ
Is there a brewery trolley in Charleston?
Yes. Charleston’s upper peninsula and Park Circle breweries sit close together, and a brewery trolley or shuttle runs between several taprooms so you can visit a few without driving. Check the brewery district guide for the current trolley days, hours, and how to reserve.
How do you do a self-guided Charleston brewery tour?
Pick an area where breweries cluster — the upper peninsula and Park Circle in North Charleston are the densest — and plan two or three nearby taprooms. Use the area pages in this guide to see which breweries are within a short distance of one another, check hours, and line up a rideshare between stops.
Which Charleston neighborhoods are best for a brewery crawl?
The upper peninsula and Park Circle (North Charleston) have the most breweries within walking or short-shuttle distance, which makes them the easiest for a crawl. Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, and James Island each have their own taprooms worth a dedicated trip.
Do you need a designated driver for a brewery tour?
Always plan safe transportation. A brewery trolley, shuttle, designated driver, or rideshare lets everyone enjoy the taprooms responsibly. Never drive after drinking.