Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

4.9 (731 reviews) Charleston, USA
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Duration2h
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Tour where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed as you take a fascinating stroll with stories and traditions revealing Charleston’s rich history and colorful past. This two hour tour through America’s most charming historical district is sure to be the highlight of your visit.

What's included

  • Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
  • Historic Waterfront Battery
  • The Revolutionary and Civil War
  • Historic Churches & Graveyards
  • A visual tour of Fort Sumter
  • Antebellum Mansions
  • Rainbow Row
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.

What to expect

  1. Rainbow Row
    10m
    The longest Pre-Revolutionary structure in America is one of Charleston's most iconic historical sites. These 18th century homes are painted in a variety of colors thus the name, "Rainbow Row."
  2. Charleston Waterfront Park
    Historic Waterfront Battery is a great place for photos as you will see southern mansions, cannons, cannon balls, palmettos, incredible views of Fort Sumter and so much more.
  3. Charleston City Market
    Pass by
    You will see everything from beautiful cobblestone streets and custom Iron Gates as well as an incredible collection of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including a large number of distinctive Charleston single houses. These houses are typically a single room in depth, and oriented with the short access toward the street, with the entrance area on a long side in the alley.

     Our Charleston walking tour will take you through areas with a rich history and colorful past so you can get a good grasp of America’s most charming historical district to make sure you are immersed in our city.  Throughout the tour you will see some of our incredible sites such as our beautiful Antebellum Mansions, Rainbow Row which is a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston.  Historic Waterfront Battery is a great place for photos as you will see southern mansions, cannons, cannon balls, palmettos, incredible views of Fort Sumter and so much more.
  4. Fort Sumter National Monument
    Pass by
    Our Charleston walking tour will take you through areas with a rich Historic Waterfront Battery is a great place for photos as you will see southern mansions, cannons, cannon balls, palmettos, incredible views of Fort Sumter and so much more.
  5. The Powder Magazine
    Admission ticket included
    Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with tour purchase.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at 115 Meeting St, the Mills House Hotel. You will meet your guide outside near the courtyard gates. Please look for your Bulldog Tours guide.

End point

Please arrive at 115 Meeting St, the Mills House Hotel. You will meet your guide outside near the courtyard gates. Please look for your Bulldog Tours guide.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The pace of our walking tour is leisurely
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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