Greenville History Tours

115 Dexter Dr, 29687, Taylors
115 Dexter Dr
29687, Taylors
+1864-567-3940

Opening hours

  • sunday: 14h-18h
  • monday: 7h-21h
  • tuesday: 7h-21h
  • wednesday: 7h-21h
  • thursday: 7h-21h
  • friday: 7h-21h
  • saturday: 9h-17:30

Since its founding as Greenville's first daily public tour business, we've provide thousands of visitors and locals with memorable historic walking, driving, and food tours as well as step-on tour bus guide service, lectures, and themed public lectures. Owner John Nolan has led the tour industry here for well over a decade and has become a respected historian and city expert, authoring two books on the city's history. Come and experience what scores of national newspapers, magazines and blogs have raved about for years!

Our comment from TraTraTravel about Greenville History Tours:

Greenville History Tours offers a unique and immersive experience for both locals and visitors looking to explore the rich history and culinary delights of Greenville, South Carolina.

Customers rave about the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, especially John Nolan and 'Big Chuck', who share engaging stories and fascinating historical insights throughout the tours. Highlights include:

  • Engaging and Knowledgeable Guides: Guides like John and Big Chuck are praised for their impressive knowledge of Greenville's history and their ability to connect with guests.
  • Diverse Tour Options: From BBQ and culinary tours to historical walking and driving tours, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
  • High-Quality Culinary Experiences: Guests enjoy delicious meals paired with fascinating stories, making each tour not only informative but also a delightful culinary journey.
  • Accommodating for All: Tours are designed to be inclusive, with options for those with mobility challenges and dietary restrictions.

While some visitors have mentioned occasional communication issues, the overwhelming feedback highlights the tours' informative nature and the memorable experiences they offer. As one customer stated, 'This is a must for anyone, visiting or long-term resident!'

Whether you are a history buff or a food lover, Greenville History Tours promises an unforgettable exploration of the city!

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Greenville History Tours: Reviews

4.9/5 (99 Reviews)
Nancy Mixson 2 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: We had such a wonderful experience with this tour. The food and drinks were outstanding, the historical information added to our understanding and appreciation of Greenville, the people we met on the tour with us were interesting, friendly, and kind, and our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We loved this tour and would take again.

Mauree-Jeff H. 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: We scheduled a West End Walking Tour at the last-minute and are so happy we did. "Big Chuck" was a great guide and a wealth of knowledge. He told stories we will never forget and helped us fall in love with Greenville.

P Joy 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our family had a great tour with “Big Chuck” of the Falls Park area! The weather wasn’t great, but Big Chuck still made it fun and we learned some very interesting Greenville history that we never knew about! Thank you Big Chuck and Greenville History Tours, we will definitely sign up for another tour in the future!

Steve Nigh 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: This was our first tour but not our last!! A resident since 1974. I would recommend this tour for those interested in having a better understanding of all the changes in this town the past 50 years. It was even more rich of an experience understanding the foresight of several very successful businessmen to invest in the upstate. After the tour we will be constantly reminded of these people when we see the street signs with the names recognizing those who preceded. Thank you John Nolan for these precious reminders. Even if you are from Greenville or have lived here for a while, do not miss this opportunity to see our town through a new lens.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Dr Nigh! It was great to meet you and I look forward to hosting you again!

Kirsten Finnigan 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: We thoroughly enjoyed the Carolina Culinary Tour! The things that set this tour apart from others were the VARIETY of settings and the PACING of the day. We very much enjoyed the lunch meal at a snazzy country club in the foothills (including a unique cocktail) and the home-style early-dinner buffet in the countryside. But in between, we saw some beautiful country, learned about architecture, and heard historical stories of those who influenced what South Carolina is today. We saw the intriguing Poinsett Bridge and then a lovely tour of the Table Rock Tea growing plantation. The whole day was relaxed, with plenty of interspersed information and time to ask questions. The tour was a lovely way to spend the day and left us with a desire to tour again with John Nolan!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you, Kirsten!

Will Newsom 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the BBQ tour with John. It was amazing. I will try to do all of his tours in the future.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Will! Great to meet you.

Nichole Buccini 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: This is our second tour (Textile Mills driving tour) with "Greenville History Tours" it was phenomenal. We chose this specific tour, because we needed a driving tour (a member of our party has mobility issues) and we wanted to take the tour on a Friday. It did not disappoint. The van was comfortable, you could hear our guide very clearly, and it was packed with amazing information and items you could even touch and see. Great tour to show you around Greenville's vast history.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to host you for a tour again!

Beth Smith 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Visited on July 4th weekend with my husband and my parents. John was able to accommodate an unexpected trip delay and worked us in on another day, which was great. We really enjoyed the history tour and overview of the city, as it was our first time in Greenville. Would definitely recommend. Really enjoyed the accompanying slideshow in the van showing historical photos.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Chris T 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the BBQ food tour and the amount of food you get for the price is well worth it, not only in quantity but also quality. John was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. You get driven to all the locations and have informational presentations along the way. We’re definitely coming back and excited to do try his other tours.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Michael Longnecker 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the bbq trail tour and it was fantastic!! John was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was fantastic!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

teresa hipp 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We took the textile tour and bbq tour they were both informative. We enjoyed both tours John was friendly and knowledgeable learned some stuff I didn't know. The bbq tour was fun and food was delicious and plentiful. I would recommend you try it. He has a couple more tours that are of interest to me I may try. I would say look up his tours pick one and give it try.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Chris Garrett 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I did the Carolina Countryside tour, We really enjoyed it. If you are visiting the Greenville, SC area, you must put it on your things to do list!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much!

Michael Martin 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great time! The food and tour exceeded our expectations.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much!

H S 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve taken many food tours and this one was THE BEST !! Excellent food, Excellent company, Excellent tour !! Food was fantastic and the history was fun and interesting ! I did the Tuesday evening tour, We received a full plate and cocktail pairing with each stop. The cuisine was high-end and each chef spoke about their dish and beverage pairing. I would and will revisit this tour again and again !!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much! Loved meeting and hosting you!

Irene Estlund 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our dear friend came to town and since we have done walking tours with Greenville History tours before, I thought let’s do the Chef’s tour! I’m so glad we did! It was excellent! The food was phenomenal and John did a great job of providing history about Greenville in between the restaurants. I highly recommend taking this tour! When other people come visit - we would do it again. We are going to check out the other food tours he offers!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much!!! Loved having you on the tour.

Brandon Rawls 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: My wife and I had a fantastic time on our food tour. Exceeded expectations and it's not like our expectations were all that low. John clearly has a passion for food, history and the city of Greenville. As a native to Greenville, I learned MANY new facts that I hadn't known before. Even having been to all of the restaurants we visited, John made the experience unique and enjoyable anyway. I would not hesitate to send anyone his way and I will certainly give his History Tour a try as well. 10/10 would recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Brandon!!!!

Kathleen Carey 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: John Nolan is a friendly and informative guide. His knowledge and passion for the history and architecture of Greenville are a welcome addition to the Culinary Tour. The food included a variety of delicious entrees and beverages; venison bolognese, shrimp & grits, and a sweet potato waffle w/ fried chicken. This time dinner concluded with a dessert and beverage of choice at Coffee Underground. This is the third time I've taken the tour and each time it's different and enjoyable. It's well worth your time and money.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Kathleen!!! Always so thankful to have return customers like you. I'm thrilled you find it enjoyable each time! Hope to see you again!

Don Taylor 10 months ago

Negative experience: Terrible communication!!!!! Had a confirmation for a breakfast tour and no one showed up!! Has not answered voicemail or text messages.. So far we are out our money.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

It was totally my fault that I missed that tour and am very sorry. I did process your refund that day.

Greenville Ghost Tours 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: John Nolan is truly exceptional. He has clearly done his homework and has an impressive knowledge of Greenville. The photos and artifacts he shared added much depth to the experience. John goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has a great time, taking the time to answer all of our questions. We’re already looking forward to future tours with him!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Gabe! Really enjoyed our time together and hosting you all.

Jessica Fowler 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We’ve done several tours with John and they have all been excellent! Our most recent was At the Chef’s Table and it was excellent! His knowledge + the excellence of Table 301 restaurants makes it a perfect tour!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Jessica! Was great to have you and Ben back and I really appreciate you choosing this tour to celebrate your birthday with family and friends!

Brian McKenzie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: What a first class tour!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable. A pleasureable experience

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much, Brian!

Sandra M 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We did the West End Walking Tour and thoroughly enjoyed it! Our guide, Big Chuck, had many engaging stories and historical facts. He brought a large collection of photographs so you could easily visualize what buildings looked like 50 or 100 years ago. So glad we took this tour. Highly recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much for your feedback, Sandra!!! Thrilled you enjoyed it.

Christine Thompson (Real Estate Agent) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Way more of a tour than I expected. It was really helpful providing the screen in the car to show how historic buildings looked originally. I'm a history buff so pretty particular about information provided. This Greenville History Tour guide (& owner) knows his stuff. How? He's a native of the area AND knows EVERYONE in town so he gets the stories first hand. You won't go wrong selecting this tour outfit for all your touring interests. Looking forward to taking the food tour!!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Christine!!!!! Look forward to seeing you on the next tour :)

Kathy Daniels 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful tour. Great food and so much history. Loved the tea tour. Thank you

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks very much!

D M Smith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: With a work group, I was privileged to be part of the Breakfast History Tour with John Nolan on 6/6/2024. John was very knowledgeable, informative, and added humor which is always a plus. He knew his stuff about the delicious eateries we visited as well. We stopped in at Southern Pressed for an AMAZING fruit/granola/mouse type bowl and drink. We had "Butter Me Up, and it was fabulous! Then, we moved on to Biscuit Head which was OMG ! We were served an "appetizer biscuit" that we could spread with items from the complimentary jelly/jam bar and fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juices. Then, we moved on to Le Petit Croissant for our outrageously beautiful breakfast "dessert"! Wow is all I can say!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much! It was so fun to take your group around. I'm very glad you had a nice time.

Barbara Ann 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We took The Carolina Countryside Tour & it exceeded expectations exponentially! We will definitely be taking more tours, hopefully, all the tours! Historian John Nolan is just a superb guide!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it!

Dave Edwards 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: John did not disappoint! This was one of the best foodie tours we’ve done. The restaurant choices were amazing and the food was scrumptious. We learned a lot about the city and the food and drinks were well paired. They accommodated our dietary needs without a hitch! Definitely will do this again!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Hollie Jenkins 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Big Chuck was very welcoming, enthusiastic, and personable. Lots of historic facts and great views at the Falls Park walking tour! Definitely recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Hollie!

michael zuckerman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I recently took the Historic Neighborhoods and Architecture driving tour. I can't recommend it more highly. As a first-time visitor to Greenville, the tour gave me precisely the overview of the city's history and architecture that I was looking for. John Nolan was the ideal tour guide -- extremely knowledgeable, genial and accommodating. Particularly noteworthy was his tour van, with a video screen that allowed him to share a wide array of images that amply fleshed out what we could out the windows. I only wish that I could have had three hours of his time rather than just 1.5 hours!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Michael! It was a real pleasure to give you a tour!

elaine haber 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We did a history tour of Main Street with Big Chuck. He was wonderful! He did a great job of teaching us all about the history of Greenville! It was entertaining and fun, even on a rainy day! Highly recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Fantastic! Thanks so much!

Felix Adam 1 year ago

Positive experience: Beautiful Area. Definitely worth a visit

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Danielle Ray 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Big Chuck did a wonderful job as our tour guide. He told us so much about the remarkable history behind Greenville which only made us love the city more. We cannot wait to move here and go on more of their fine tours!!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Amy Aldridge 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Can't wait to schedule our next tour! The food was amazing and John was very informative. Highly recommended!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Amy! Look forward to hosting you again!

Stephen Whitney 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We took the history tour with John and were impressed with his knowledge of the history of Greenville. The photos he had on his large screen tv showed before and after pictures of the people and places to give context to the stories he shared. There were 4 in or group and we all agreed that his tour was exceptional. Highly recommended his tour

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

Timothy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We were visiting Greenville and wanted to learn a little bit about the city and its history. This tour was perfect. The guide met us on time, knew the area and was able to add a lot of color to our visit. We enjoyed it.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much Timothy! Was a pleasure to show you our city.

Vera Petronis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 3 friends & I took the Countryside Culinary Tour & it was fantastic! The food stops were delicious, & the scenery was gorgeous, & our tour guide, John Nolan (owner of the company), gave us a running commentary on the history of the area as we passed through it. A highlight was the tea farm with its own wonderful tour & tasting. Awesome day!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Vera! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting you. Hope to see you again!

Caron Gordon 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: What a great tour! The food was delicious and John was a real history buff who knew so much about Greenville. He had a magic bag where he just kept pulling out amazing artifacts! A must-do if you are going to the area.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Ha! Thanks, Caron! It great great to meet you and fun to host you to some great restaurants. Thanks for coming!

Pam Keeney 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend the Countryside Culinary Tour! We have lived in SC for six years and this was by far the most beautiful trip we have taken since we moved here. The Table Rock Tea Company was fascinating. Two food spots, Core 450 and Aunt Sue’s, were included and the food was delicious and the service excellent. John Nolan is extremely knowledgeable about Greenville’s history and makes an amazing tour guide. We look forward to attending more of his tours!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Wow! Thank Pam! So happy you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another tour!

kristen aquila 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great time walking through the city in a small group outing. Schedule was spot on at each stop. History of the city was educational and fun. Enjoyed speaking with other guests and spending time with friends.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it

punoɹƃ uɐıɹq 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My dad and I went on the coffee tour. Would definitely recommend for Greenville natives and visitors alike who want to learn about both Greenville and general coffee history. Our guide John was friendly and knowledgeable, and chose excellent places to visit to sample coffee and treats. An excellent way to spend a morning!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much! Really enjoyed meeting you and our conversations. Safe travels back to Poland!

Sandra Foy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This historical tour of Greenville is the best! The Mercedes Windowed van is so comfortable and John has a large video screen up front where he displays graphics and photos to enhance the info he is telling you. I took 3 members of my family and they really enjoyed it. It was my 2nd trip and you learn new things each time. We are going on a Food tour next! Thank you, John, for a wonderful, informative tour!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Sandra! So nice to have happy return customers!

Elise McCall 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We visited Greenville for the first time this week to celebrate my husband's milestone birthday. This tour was outstanding! Our party of 8 raved about what a unique experience it was and that the food was delicious. We loved that our hosts educated us on the history of the town and even showed us historical photos from sites we visited on the walk. I'm just sorry we couldn't sample the food from all 211 downtown restaurants! When we come back we'll definitely try one of the other tours, maybe the BBQ tour, or the Coffee tour, or the Breakfast tour, oh heck we'll do them all!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Fantastic! Thanks do much Elise! Your family was so fun and we had a great time meeting and hosting you! See you next time!

Bethany Smith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We attended the Chef’s Table Tour with John. He was exceptional at explaining details of Greenville’s history and chose great restaurants! We enjoyed every dish as well as the fellowship with others in the group. We will definitely be returning for another tour in the future!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Bethany! Really enjoyed meeting and hosting you both!

Amber Joiner-Hill 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Would definitely recommend At The Chef's Table Culinary Tour. We had five hearty dishes at 4 restaurants. We were given historical info about Greenville while at the restaurants as well as during our short walks between each location. Felt very special to have the chefs describe their dishes and answer our questions. Was like I was Padma on Top Chef. We will sign up for another of John's tours the next time we're in town.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Fantastic, Amber! Thank you for joining our tour and for your kind review! Look forward to hosting you again.

Rick Pinti 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Greenville BBQ Trail Tour was our first tour with John. We enjoyed it so much we came back to try At the Chef's Table. Both were great. Delicious food and it was really nice to have the chefs tell you about the dishes they prepared. John really knows his history. He shared some pictures and gave us some fun historical facts about Greenville, SC. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank so much, Rick! Really enjoyed hosting you for another tour and am very grateful for your return patronage.

Bonnie Paschal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Get to Know Your City was a wonderful start to our first time Greenville visit. Chuck gave a great overview of the downtown area, and the information really added to our trip.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing, Bonnie! So glad you visited our city and had a great start.

Constance Campbell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our driving tour of Greenville history was well-paced and fascinating. Even if you've lived in Greenville for a long time, you'll learn something new, presented in an interesting manner with pictures and artifacts.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Constance!

Cameron Vipperman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have done two coffee tours with John now, and both of them were excellent! He is very knowledgeable, is always updating his historical and coffee-science information, has great recommendations, and is very fun to be around. The tour is great value for your money as well. I did one tour with a bachelorette group and one with my boyfriend, and all of us felt very welcomed and our excited, coffee lover energy was matched. I highly recommend GVL history tours!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Cameron! It was great to host you again and to meet your boyfriend too!

Brett Harkins 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great tour of the city BBQ with a knowledgeable host. Loved the food, seeing the city and the experience. Highly recommend!!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much!

Barry EDWARDS 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We took the Architecture and History Tour. John is very knowledgeable about the area and the historic ! We went through the downtown, historic residential neighborhoods and restored mill projects. Would highly recommend these tours! He has several types of tours available.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Barry! So nice to meet you today and to show you around. I appreciate your feedback!

John Tuttle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a great afternoon!!! John lined up 5 outstanding stops. The food was great! John offers historic stories and facts along the way. Fantastic value! Great way to learn about the city and sample a wide variety restaurants.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, John! I'm genuinely so glad you enjoyed it.

Ginger Klein 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a frequent visitor to John’s tour and I can’t say enough about all his tours. With that said, I don’t live in the area and I visit specifically for John’s tours. This was my second time on the Chefs Table and it is different every time. John loves food, his city, his history, and his restaurant partners. The chefs and managers make you feel welcomed. They make their dishes for your tour as if you were a reality show judge… They explain their dishes and answers questions. The drink pairings are well thought out. The dishes on this particular tour were great and the dessert was unbelievable. If your live in Greenville, this should be a frequent activity. If your live elsewhere, this is a must do. Will I go back… absolutely!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you so much Ginger! It's always a pleasure to host you and I really appreciate your ongoing patronage!

Camilla Johnson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great tour guide company!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Camilla!

Brad Hobbs 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have done 5 tours with John and loved each one. Tonight we celebrated my birthday by touring 4 super restaurants with some friends. Each of these top restaurants prepared a sample of their food accompanied by their choice of wine or cocktail. We listened to the chef explain his creation then the sommelier, or bartender explained the drink pairing... In between the great dining experiences John told us about the history of Greenville as we walked to the next culinary opportunity. Each location was fabulous. There was enough food to satisfy the most hungry members of the group, and the stories John told as we toured Greenville's downtown foodie area were fascinating. As I said, we have done a number of these tours and the food has been different each time. Amazingly John's history explanations have not been static, with each trip covering new ground. A great experience that every foodie should try!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Wow! Thank you Brad! Very grateful for you being a regular return customer and I'm thrilled you had another great experience.

Pasture Decoration 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: John is a very personable and knowledgeable guide. No question stumped him! My aunt and I did the main street tour and the historic neighborhood tour. Especially loved the pictures of the house interiors he showed us on the large screen in the van. Loved the walk thru the new Grand Bohemian lobby! Highly recommend!!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to share our city with you.

Jamie Ofcharsky 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: John conducts an excellent tour. I scheduled the Tuesday Night Chef's Table. I had a fantastic time enjoying the cuisine of downtown Greenville while learning about the city's history. Each restaurant took time to discuss the dishes they prepared and the accompanying wine. We had dessert at local creamery that was delicious! I met wonderful people not only from Greenville but all over the United States. We shared many stories and laughs over dinner.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you! I'm so glad you had a good time! Enjoyed meeting you.

Hannah Baer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I had a blast on this tour! A must for locals and visitors. Even if you have been to the restaurants on the tour, the chefs made options for us that were not on the menu and they were absolutely delicious. The tour guide was great and for the amount of food and drink you get, the price is extremely reasonable. They were also very accommodating of dietary restrictions. We will definitely be doing this again!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Hannah! Was great to meet and host you. Hope to see you again!

Martha Macaluso 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful experience!!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Martha! So glad you enjoyed it.

Heather Cygan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have loved every Greenville History tour we have been on so far. Our goal is to do them all!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Awesome! So glad you enjoy them. Look forward to hosting your for more!

Hiroyuki Aoki 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My wife and I enjoyed so much the At the Chef’s Table Culinary Tour which we took last week and this time we took the Breakfast Tour. Both tours were great! You get to visit popular local restaurants in one tour. Our guide, John, gives an introduction to the history of Greenville and that makes it even better. Next, I would like to take the BBQ tour.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Hiro!

Debra Lumia 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My friend and I were picked up right in front of City Hall. Another couple joined, and we were on our way right on time. John is very informed and stopped many times with a large screen up front and showed us what Greenville looked like when it was first built. He was always happy to take questions at any time. I will recommend his tour to anyone Greenville bound.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you very much! Was great to meet you.

Gil Harmon 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My wife and I took the Greenville Culinary tour. It was excellent. John was a great host / guide. Great food and learned so much about downtown. I have lived in or around Greenville for most of my life and John shared history and interesting facts about Greenville that I never knew. Highly recommend... not just for someone new to Greenville, but this is for anyone that enjoys food and has an interest in learning more about this community.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Gil!

K D 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Truly excellent historical tour through downtown Greenville. We loved the slide show presentation and knowledge level of our tour guide as well as his friendly manner. Would definitely do this again

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Stephanie Boyd 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My friends and I booked the Saturday Chef's Table Culinary tour and absolutely loved it! The food and drink pairings were impeccable; all 9 of us enjoyed the tour very much. John was so kind and gave a fabulous tour with just the right amount of history interspersed among the beauty of downtown Greenville. I will go back and take others.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you SO much! It was fun to take your group around and I'm so glad you had a good time together.

Joshua Eckhardt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been on several Foodie tours in different cities and this is certainly one of the best! John Nolan is SUCH a great host, and his passion both for the city's history, and the culinary experience itself, shows the whole time. The value for the money is extraordinary! We made 4 stops, at four very different restaurants, and there were cocktails or wine with each dish. I would have paid far more if I had gone to each of these places separately. The food was absolutely delicious, the company was great. I highly recommend you take this tour, well worth it!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

So nice to hear that from a seasoned food tour patron! Thanks very much!

David Young 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We took the Mill & Villages Tour. We've lived in Greenville a little over a year and I was surprised how much new territory we discovered. John's a great guide and has an extensive knowledge of Greenville's history. It was very interesting to visit different sites while also looking at historical photos of the site. We'll definitely try other tours that John conducts.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Fantastic! Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again someday

D Hahn 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The downtown Greenville restaurant tour was a great introduction to the city and culinary scene! Make this a must on your next trip!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much!

Julie Adams 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a tour of the historic textile mill sites with John very much! He is super knowledgeable, has pictures and artifacts to supplement the site seeing, and is clearly passionate about Greenville's history and sharing the stories. We loved out tour with John and would look to do another if we return!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Julie! I hope to host you again when you return!

Deb Foster 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: An outstanding tour even for a native of Greenville. John is very knowledgeable and interesting. Not only is the van clean and comfortable for the driving tour it is equipped with a monitor showing screen shots of days gone by and other interesting slides. Highly recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Deb! That means a lot from a native! I appreciate it

Sue Sorrick 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We took the Greenville History tour this week and really enjoyed it. Being new to Greenville, it was very nice to learn a little about our new town. I would recommend this tour to anyone and have sent the link for the tour to my friends

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you!

Russel Ferne 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Incredible experience for sure, and an absolute must for anyone, visiting or long term resident! Its truly a unique experience to go from restaurant to restaurant, meeting the chefs in casual yet upscale feeling environment. John is extremely knowledgeable about the culinary scene and the history of the Greenville area, and he will take you through the very interesting transformation of the downtown Greenville area. I highly recommend this tour!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Russel! Great to meet and host you.

Jacki Flynn 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The downtown driving tour was fantastic. The guide is knowledgeable, passionate, and kind. I live in Greenville and I learned so much I didn’t know. I can’t recommend this tour enough … I want to try his other tours!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Jacki!!! Really glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again.

Patsy Deerhake 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The mill tour is fabulous! John shares his wealth of knowledge. This won't be our last tour!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Patty!

Jeffrey Burkey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: At The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour with John was fabulous. Great restaurants visited with amazing dishes and personal chats with the chefs. Highly recommended!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it

Andrea Buschmiller 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed this overall/history tour of Greenville. My husband and I had never been to the area and did it on our first morning so we were able to get a nice overall view of the city and ideas for how to spend out time there. I highly recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Andrea! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Happy you discovered our city!

Paul Clark 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: John Nolan loves history, loves Greenville and loves connecting people to both of them! If you're brand new or just passing through - or if you've been in this beautiful place for decades (like us!) - you will appreciate the wealth of information that John will bring to life for you. I've been on 3 of John's tours, and I can't wait for more!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Paul! Always a pleasure to see you and host you for tours.

Adriana Melesio 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: John, has been a great tour guide. I appreciate his knowledge and how well prepared he is. I recommend this tours 100%.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much, Adriana! It was a pleasure to host you and your nice family on 3 of my tours this past week. I'm glad you're enjoying your new hometown!

Ally Wilinski 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went on the breakfast tour with my sister and son and we had the best time! John was awesome and gave us lots of Greenville history and facts and the food was awesome. My sister said it was the highlight of the trip! My 4 yo son had a great time too! We will book again!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much!

Becky Latham 3 years ago

Negative experience: Had tour scheduled for months (paid for) got notice one day before tour that due to a “schedule conflict” need to cancel. Not a trustworthy business

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

I am truly sorry and once again apologize that I had this rare schedule conflict with my teaching job. Along with many families these days, I work two jobs and operate my part-time small business to make ends meet. I tried every avenue to work around my scheduling conflict, and apologize it caused a hardship for your trip/schedule plans. It may be a poor business model to have a rare late schedule conflict, but it is my reality. In spite of my apology, offer of an alternative time, and a full refund, I am sorry you felt compelled to belittle my business with this review and then characterize my entire business as untrustworthy as a consequence.

Carol Shrum 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My Sisters and I took the culinary tour, A Chef’s Table with owner, John Noble in Greenville on a Saturday afternoon. What an amazing way to spend the day. We stopped at 4 restaurants, the dishes and drinks were explained to us by the Chef and GM. Delicious food, great size portions and did I say, so good. Along the way, we were given lots of history about the exact area and restaurants. Would love to do the tour again. We met lots of great people from different areas of the country.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Awesome! Thanks Carol! I appreciate your feedback and am very thankful you had a great time.

Nori Gale 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A friend and I enjoyed the breakfast tour on 8/5/22. We had a wonderful guide to take us around town. All three stops were delicious. We had a Bahama Mama at Southern Press, an amazing chicken biscuit and mimosa at Biscuit Head, and a yummy breakfast Taco at Papi's Tacos, along with a Watermelon Aqua Fresca. We went home to take naps. Will be doing this tour, and others, again.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thank you Nori! So glad you enjoyed it.

sherry reid 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our guide's knowledge of the historic districts of the city combined with his extensive architectural knowledge made the tour fascinating!! He was also very personable and engaging. Highly recommend.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the tour.

Alisa Southard 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience with a fabulous guide. Being from the area there were still so many things I learned. Our group enjoy the food and the friendly manner of the afternoon.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Alisa! So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind review.

Paul Fisher 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: John took us on the Historic West End Walking tour. In about an hour we got a really good overview of the history of the area/city and its transformation. Highly recommend.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

thank you!

Tracie De Stefano 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I mistakenly believed this was a driving tour. When we showed up and told him my husband couldn't walk. He waited while I borrowed a wheelchair from the hotel next door and knew how to integrate elevators to keep us on the tour. He stayed with us and found an alternate when the first elevator didn't work and pushed the wheelchair to the next restaurant. When the tour was done he went and got his van to take us back to the hotel where I borrowed the wheelchair from. John gave it everything he had to make sure we had a great experience. Wholeheartedly Exceptional!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much Tracie! It was a pleasure to have you both on the tour

Aloette Office 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booked the Chef's Table culinary tour as part of a work Christmas celebration and absolutely loved it. The portions were perfect so we all left full. Will definitely be booking again. Perfect for a girls night or date night too.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Awesome! Thanks!

Marianne Konkol 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, tour very informative, guide very knowledgeable great experience, they have other tours we will definitely check out other tours they offer next time we visit Greenville

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks Marianne! Look forward to seeing and hosting you again

Beth Crews 3 years ago

Positive experience: I got tickets for the Saturday afternoon culinary tour as a gift for my boyfriend. I requested information twice prior to the tour about handicap accessibility and never got a response. The tour itself was very nice and informative. However, it was extremely embarrassing at the very first restaurant when John happily began to lead the group down a steep, narrow, winding staircase. That was not something I could maneuver so before we even tasted our first dish, the group was held up due to John's blatant ignorance. An employee at the Lazy Goat helped me and my date to the elevator and we caught up with the group. I will add that after that, John redeemed himself somewhat. Another stop on our tour had us scheduled to dine upstairs and he contacted them to arrange ground level tables prior to our arrival time. So my boyfriend said he should get five stars. Being a handicapped person and getting the shaft on a regular basis, I'm going with four.

Susie Watts 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: We did the food tour. Went to 4 restaurants (Lazy Goat, Soby’s, Nose Dive & Southern Pressed). Loved all the food and our guide John Nolan shared great info with pictures about Greenville’s history. Great way to see & taste a city. Went back to 2 of the restaurants that weekend for dinner. Highly recommend this tour!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much!

Skip Watson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: John's tours are the best! Always brings out something interesting and "off the wall" unexpected. You won't be disappointed in any of his tours.

Cynthia R 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did both the breakfast and bbq tour on my recent trip to Greenville and everything was amazing! I love that while riding to the next location you get a history tour filled with pics on the tv screen. It’s very informative and the food was all delish. I had the best time and would definitely do again!!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Awesome! Thanks so much!

Sue G. Collins 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Informative and tasty! So much interesting historical insight and paced well.

Kaylin L 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband I recently took a GVL Mill Tour and really enjoyed it. It was wonderful to learn the history of GVL & where we live. John was great and we loved his van! We would highly recommend!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Awesome! Thank you!

Meredith Dornenburg 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went on the Culinary Tour. Was very impressed with the restaurants and the value. Fun thing to do with a group of friends.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

Thanks so much!

Jonathan Upham 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: John Nolan definitely knows Greenville SC history

Leslie R.F. 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun and informative!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

thank you!

lanie bevan 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful time on the Food Tour celebrating our anniversary. The restaurant choices [5], food, presentation and service were top notch. John added so much with his knowledge of the history of Greenville and our immediate surroundings. Excellent tour. We will do it again on our next visit.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

thanks so much, lanie!

Cynthia Colorado 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Purchased a Chef's Table Culinary Tour for my mom to go with my step-dad for her birthday and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable and she said everyone had a great time!

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

awesome! so glad to hear they had a great time!

Thomas Connolly 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great tour. We came in to town on a Sunday and went to the visitors center on Monday. We asked about a tour and they recommended John so we called him. He didn’t have any tours scheduled that day but picked us up at our hotel at 4PM for a hour and a half tour. We combined history and architecture and it was thoroughly enjoyable. John is extremely knowledgeable and gave us a good feel for the history of Greenville. He also has a culinary tour that we have heard is another great experience.

Greenville History Tours
Greenville History Tours

thank you!

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