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

4.9
(675 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Historic Churches & Graveyards
A visual tour of Fort Sumter
Antebellum Mansions
Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with tour purchase
Rainbow Row
Gratuities
Transportation

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rainbow Row

    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."

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 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. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 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. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with tour purchase.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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