Gullah Tours explores the places, history, and stories that are relevant to the rich and varied contributions made by Black Charlestonians. As the name implies, the Gullah language, native to the Charleston area, is featured on much of the tour.

Gullah Tours will be close from August 20th through August 30th. If there’s not another date that you can do the tour, please call a colleague, Al Miller, Sites & Insights at 843-696-8933, or Nate Hutchison, Afro-American Tours at 843-276-0117.

The 2 hour tour is conducted on our 21 passenger, air conditioned bus and reservations are required. Do not use the reservation form if the tour you want to take is within the next 24 hours. Instead please call 843-763-7551.

Join Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., on a driving tour through the places, history, and lores essay relevant to the rich and varied contributions of black Charlestonians. Visit Denmark Vesey’s home, catfish Row, the Old Slave Mart, and the Market.

Mr. Brown is a licensed tour guide for the City of Charleston and own and operates Gullah Tours. He is the author of one of The History Press best seller, A Gullah to Guide Charleston. He is a lecturer on the Gullah language and Black History of Charleston.

Tours leave at the Bus Shed at the Charleston Visitor’s Center 375 Meeting Street (See map). Charleston, SC 29407. Tours begin Monday through Friday- 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday- 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. Mailing address only: Gullah Tours 9 Trachelle Lane Charleston, SC 29407. Phone: 843-763-7551

The 2 hour tours are conducted on our 25 passenger, air conditioned bus and reservations are required. Do not use the reservation form if the tour you want to take is within the next 24 hours. Instead please call 843-763-7551.

The Via do my homework people, or Gala, or Gallinas are believed to be the African connection for the Gullah people in the Sea Islands. Enrich your Gullah Tour experience by purchasing A Gullah Guide to Charleston before your tour.

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The Via people, or Gala, or Gallinas are believed to be the African connection for the Gullah people in the Sea Islands. Enrich your Gullah Tour experience by purchasing A Gullah Guide to Charleston before your tour.