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

4.9 (731 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

731 reviews

4.9

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Private and Luxury Historical Tours Walking Tours City Tours Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Bulldog Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
Included: Historic Waterfront Battery
Included: The Revolutionary and Civil War
Included: Historic Churches & Graveyards
Included: A visual tour of Fort Sumter
Included: Antebellum Mansions
Included: Rainbow Row

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Parking fees: Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.

Itinerary

Rainbow Row

10 min

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."
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.
Charleston City Market

Passing 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.
Fort Sumter National Monument

Passing 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.
The Powder Magazine

Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Meet at the Mills House Hotel Courtyard-115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund (for 2:00pm only).
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance for each tour
Mobile phone numbers are required at time of booking

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.