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Come and Get Yah Gullah Geechee On!
Learn about the ancient secrets of the Gullah Geechee here in the Holy City of Charleston, SC.
We are now offering walking tours
About Us
Gullah Geechee Tours offers a one-of-a-kind experience for locals, tourists, and anyone interested in true slave history. There is no other tour offered in the city of Charleston that comes close to giving such a unique and genuine experience about the city’s history. Our tour is the most talked about tour in the city and it’s the only tour that gives the most accurate understanding of the world-famous slave trade which was championed right here in the Holy City of Charleston, SC. Charleston tourism does not talk about its hugely successful slave trade although our city was #1 in America for slavery.
Your certified tour guide Chief Godfrey Khill is the only Charleston Gullah historian. He a is full blooded Gullah Geechee. Chief Godfrey Khill speaks in great detail about African American history and slave history right here in Charleston, SC. Come have a look and take a listen to an ancient history about the mysterious people descending from way across da water. The Gullah Geechee people broke the chains of slavery into freedom. Come and hear our true history.
Godfrey’s new books & DVD now available for purchase.
Price: $22.99
Paperback: $24.99 | Hardcover: $33.33 |
Signed Author Edition: $44.99
A BOO HAG RIDING HIS LITTLE BIRDY: A Lowcountry Root-Magic Horror Romance
When strange dreams, unexplained disappearances, and supernatural encounters begin haunting the Holy City of Charleston and the Sea Islands, an unlikely journey unfolds—one that blurs the line between folklore and reality, love and terror, destiny and danger.
Paperback: $29.99 | Hardcover: $39.99 |
Signed Tour Edition: $49.99
Dark Tourism: Charleston Is Holy City of Gullah
In DARK TOURISM: Charleston Is the Holy City of Gullah, author, cultural preservationist, and international tour guide Chief Godfrey KHill takes readers beyond the brochures and into the hidden layers of one of America’s most fascinating cities.
Discover the forgotten stories buried beneath Charleston’s polished image.
Paperback: $24.99 | Hardcover: $33.33 |
Signed Author Edition: $44.99
GULLAH: The Hidden Story Behind Charleston’s Most Famous Name
In GULLAH: The Hidden Story Behind Charleston’s Most Famous Name, Chief Godfrey KHill takes readers on a journey through Charleston’s streets, Sea Islands, traditions, memories, and cultural landscapes in search of the story behind the name itself.
This is more than a history book.
It is an exploration of identity.
Softcover: $49.99 | Hardcover: $59.99 |
Signed Author Edition: $69.99
The Living Map: The Holy City Treasure Hunt Guidebook of Charleston
Written by Chief Godfrey Gullah Jack Black—the only full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian & historian in the city—this guidebook is your key to unlocking the secrets of the real Charleston. This isn’t just a walk through town; it’s a hunt for the most valuable treasure of all: The Truth.
Softcover: $26.99 | Hardcover: $36.99 |
Signed Author Edition: $46.99
Charleston Is-Real Jerusalem: The Redemption of Gullah Geechee
They call Charleston the “Holy City” because of its steeples, but the truth is buried much deeper in the soil. For the Binyah people of the Lowcountry, this isn’t just a destination—it is a sacred land with a history that mirrors the ancient scrolls. Chief Godfrey Gullah Jack Black, the only full-blooded Gullah Geechee Indian & historian leading the “Truth Offensive,” pulls back the veil to reveal why Charleston is truly the Is-Real Jerusalem.
Paperback: $26.99 | Hardcover: $33.33 |
Signed Author Edition: $43.33
Where is Gullah Gullah Island: The X Marks the $POT
For generations, stories of Gullah Geechee culture, hidden history, and forgotten places have lived quietly along the coast of the American South. Where Is Gullah Gullah Island? The X Marks the $pot invites readers into a journey where adventure, heritage, and mystery meet — and where the greatest discovery may not be the island itself, but the truth carried within the one searching for it.
Softcover: $14.99 | Hardcover: $24.99 |
Signed Author Edition: $34.99
Family Is All Yah Got: Gullah Geechee Sayings from the Kitchen of Emily Meggett
Family Is All Yah Got: Gullah Geechee Sayings from the Kitchen of Emily Meggett is a heartfelt collection of wisdom, love, discipline, and tradition passed down through generations from the kitchen of a revered Gullah Geechee matriarch.
More than a book of sayings, this is a cultural keepsake — a living voice preserved on the page.
Softcover: $24.99 | Hardcover: $33.33 |
Signed Author Edition: $43.99
The Gullah Peacock & The GeeChi Squirrel: The Gullah Geechi Chronicles
Meet Indigoblue the Peacock and Midnight the Squirrel.
They aren’t just animals; they are the embodiment of the Gullah Geechee spirit, surviving and thriving in the “Holy City” of Charleston, South Carolina. While the tourist industry tries to bury the true history of the Lowcountry under “hospitality” and “charm,” Indigoblue and Midnight are here to rip the veil off.
Softcover: $16.99 | Hardcover: $24.95 |
Signed Author Edition: $33.33
The Gullah Geechi Worms Of Rainbow Row
In this enchanting yet powerful tale, we follow two special indigo-colored cankerworms named Gullah and Geechi. As they crawl through the Holy City, they witness the struggle of the hardworking sheep being exploited by the ruling goats. But Gullah and Geechi carry a secret—the magic of transformation.
Paperback: $33.33 | Signed Author Edition: $43.99
Gullah Geechie: The Blood Root to Charleston’s Slave Trade and Redemption
Gullah Geechie: The Blood Root to Charleston’s Slave Trade and Redemption takes readers on a powerful journey into the heart of Charleston, South Carolina—the largest slave trading port in British North America and one of the most significant locations in American history.
From Gadsden’s Wharf and the Charleston Harbor to forgotten slave dungeons and the streets where human lives were bought and sold, this book uncovers the deep roots connecting Charleston’s past to its present.
Hundreds of Guests Rate us "Excellent" on TripAdvisor
I would recommend this tour to anyone who has a desire to experience an in-depth and nuanced education on Charleston and southern life including its global influences. This tour gets 5 stars! For those visiting the area, you can find the tour at the Charleston visiting center on Market Street. You won't regret it!
– Kia P., TripAdvisor
We did this tour because of fantastic reviews, the enthusiastic recommendation of our host, and our interest in African American history and culture. It was even better than we expected. We especially appreciated his introduction to the Gullah language and people: fascinating, and not easy to find. Easy to do--mostly sitting in a comfortable van.
– C. Sherm, TripAdvisor
This is a tour about the Gullah's role in the history of Charleston. You will see parts of Charleston that are not on the conventional tours, which gives you a better appreciation of the city - past and present - and all its inhabitants.
– Michelle S., TripAdvisor
The tour focuses on the lives of African Americans of Charleston: slaves, craftsmen, wealthy landowners, and the Gullah culture and language. You'll learn more stories about African Americans than you'll hear anywhere else and see some of their homes, churches, crafts. The guide's animated way of telling the stories kept us enthralled.
– Linda M., TripAdvisor
The tour guides has a wealth of information about Charleston and its history. He has a sense of humor and although he must have told the stories a million times they still seemed to be fresh. Great tour if you want to sit in the air-conditioning (as opposed to walking or carriage tours) and still see a lot of interesting homes and buildings.
– Craig D., TripAdvisor
I loved this tour almost as much as I loved the openness and kindness and perspective of the guide. We saw a lot of the sites from Sue Monk Kidd's book, The Invention of Wings, and a nationally celebrated blacksmith artist, Philip Simmons.
– Leigh B., TripAdvisor