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

Charleston, US
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Highlights

  • Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
  • Historic Waterfront Battery
  • The Revolutionary and Civil War
  • Historic Churches & Graveyards
  • Antebellum Mansions

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.

Meeting point

115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

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.

Meeting point

115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

What to expect

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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."

Duration 10 minutes
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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. 

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Charleston City Market

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. 

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Fort Sumter National Monument

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. 

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The Powder Magazine

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

Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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

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    Arrive 15 minutes early to check in
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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    Consider dining at Fleet Landing nearby
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    Don't miss the view at Waterfront Park
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    Bring a camera for stunning photos

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