Charleston

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

Badge of ExcellenceCharleston, USA
Charleston Strolls Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the charm and beauty of Charleston on a morning or afternoon walking tour. With an entertaining guide, take a leisurely stroll through the city’s Historic District, passing antebellum mansions, hidden gardens, historic churches and graveyards, as well as famous sites like Fort Sumter, Rainbow Row, and the Waterfront Battery. Along the way, learn about Charleston’s rich history and contemporary culture.
  • Guided walking tour of Charleston’s historic sites
  • Stroll through the historic district, including views of opulent mansions, outdoor spaces and city landmarks
  • Choice of morning or afternoon tour
  • Insightful commentary from a fun local guide

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Rainbow Row
  • Historic Waterfront Battery
  • Antebellum Mansions
  • A visual tour of Fort Sumter
  • Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
  • Historic Churches & Graveyards
  • The Revolutionary and Civil War
  • Admission to the Powder Magazine Museum is included with tour purchase
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

    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.

What To Expect

Rainbow Row

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Admission Ticket Free

Charleston City Market (Pass By)

Fort Sumter National Monument (Pass By)

The Powder Magazine

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The pace of our walking tour is leisurely
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Perfect Tour of Charleston
Harley_M, Apr 2024
This was the perfect way for us to get a sense of Charleston. Two hours of easy walking through historic neighborhoods wit an expert and personable guide. A beautiful way to spend our first afternoon.
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Charleston
Lesley_M, Apr 2024
Andrew was a phenomenal guide. I loved every detail and story. Can't wait to do another tour. My kids 11 and 14 were engaged the entire time. Thank you for making our day in Charleston so worthwhile,
When The Tour is Good, but You Were Left Wanting
Amy_D, Mar 2024
The eponymous Nancy was my tour guide on this walking tour. She had great insight and knowledge of the area. The tour was easy, and we were able to see a large section of the area within the original walls of South Carolina. I gave this tour 4-stars BECAUSE the description noted we were supposed to see the battery and Fort Sumter (from afar), but those were never mentioned, and we did not see them.
Walking down history and architecture lane
brendalazzari, Mar 2024
Boyd was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. The tour was peppered with historic commentary, highlights of the architecture and fun anecdotes. Great tour to get an overview of downtown Charleston.
A journey into history
Deborah_W, Mar 2024
What an experience. Fran had so much information about Charleston, it was amazing! The town is exquisite to begin with but add Fran’s knowledge and this tour cannot be beat! I highly recommend this journey into historical Charleston!
Fantastic Tour
Jim_M, Mar 2024
Extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Great experience! The tour was a good length and easy walking. Highly recommend!
A must do tour
charlotte_l, Mar 2024
Our tour guide Fran was excellent! She was fun and full of energy and knowledge of the great history of Charleston.
Great guide
Tracy_K, Mar 2024
Our guide knew many details of personal stories about historical figures and his telling brought them to life. Very engaging!
Disappointed
Loueva_C, Mar 2024
We did not get to go. Airline canceled all flights from Nashville to Charleston. We decided to not go. We did get refunds though. If we go again I’ll definitely call you
Awesome tour
Julia_M, Mar 2024
Our guide was SO knowledgeable and truly excited about the history of the city that I almost felt like I had gone back in time.
Parking
Leroy_R, Jan 2024
Gordon was great Very informative Loved info about property costs Only negative is that I would have appreciated a heads-up o where parking was available
Excellent tour. Lasted 2...
Frank_P, Jan 2024
Excellent tour. Lasted 2 hours. Fran was very knowledgeable, accommodating, kind, etc. Highly recommend it.
Great guide
Christopher_D, Dec 2023
Fantastic tour Informative Guide was friendly Well spoken and knowledgeable Highly recommend He knows his stuff and the history
Charleston Overview
PHYLLIS_R, Dec 2023
Our tour guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and spoke clearly and loud! In addition, he gave us suggestions of places to visit while in Charleston.
Go on this tour!!
Randy_D, Nov 2023
Keith made the tour more relevant with his historical stories and sharing his city with us. Excellent !!
Great experience
Cristy_C, Nov 2023
I enjoyed the beauty of the architecture and hearing about the history of the places we visited. The weather was beautiful and the guide was knowledgeable.
Gordon was very...
MaryAnne_P, Oct 2023
Gordon was very knowledgeable Beautiful day seeing old historical things. Fully enjoyed! If you are a history buff highly recommend
Historic Walking Tour
Elsie_M, Oct 2023
This was my first time in Charleston and I really enjoyed this tour. Faith Rose from Bulldog tours was excellent. We really learned a lot about the history of Charleston and she made it so enjoyable. We really got to experience a lot for the 2 hour tour. Definitely will take another tour and hopefully return to Charleston!
Charleston at its Architectural and Historical Best
Mary_M, Oct 2023
Our guide, Nancy, was so knowledgeable about Charleston history and the architecture of the sites we visited that she brought all of it to life with that knowledge and all the anecdotes that she shared with us. We were able to get a good feel for Charleston's proud history of its role in the Revolutionary War. I also thought that she did a good job of not "erasing" the racism in Charleston's history, but rather acknowledging it, even though it was not the focus of this tour. (I did another tour of Black Charleston, which I would also recommend.)
Great Tour w the Fam!
Gealia_F, Sep 2023
Grace was so great! She was personable, knowledgeable, funny, and easy going. We went with my entire family - kids and adults. And she catered the information for all to understand and enjoy.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you so much for spending some of your trip with us. We are glad you enjoyed it!
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