Recently Viewed
Charleston Walking Tour: Hidden Gardens & History
4.9
666 Ratings
Charleston
Embark on an engaging walking tour where no cars or buses are allowed and immerse yourself in Charleston’s shared tales and customs which reflect its vibrant history and interesting heritage. This two-hour journey around America’s most captivating historic area is likely to be the standout feature of your trip.
Embark on an engaging walking tour where no cars or buses are allowed and immerse yourself in Charleston’s shared tales and customs which reflect its vibrant history and interesting heritage. This two-hour journey around America’s most captivating historic area is likely to be the standout feature of your trip.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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.”
- 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.”
What's Included
- Explore Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
- Stroll along Historic Waterfront Battery
- Delve into The Revolutionary and Civil War History
- Prices inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Discover Historic Churches & Graveyards
- Enjoy a visual tour of Fort Sumter
- View elegant Antebellum Mansions
- Gain admission to the Powder Magazine Museum with your tour ticket
- See the iconic Rainbow Row
- Explore Hidden Gardens & Courtyards
- Stroll along Historic Waterfront Battery
- Delve into The Revolutionary and Civil War History
- Prices inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Discover Historic Churches & Graveyards
- Enjoy a visual tour of Fort Sumter
- View elegant Antebellum Mansions
- Gain admission to the Powder Magazine Museum with your tour ticket
- See the iconic Rainbow Row
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Location
115 Meeting St
Meeting Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(666 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Vlada_t
Jul 16, 2025
Excellent Tour! - Great tour, super knowledgeable, very engaging guide! The tour mostly includes walking in the formerly "walled" part of Charleston. We walked along the waterfront, East Bay and Battery Street for a part of the tour. Interesting, engaging, informative!
Review provided by Viator
Daydream33693748407
Jul 5, 2025
Highly recommend - My wife and I really enjoyed this. Dave was a friendly, very knowledgeable guide. He was clearly an expert in Charleston history and conveyed it in a fun and entertaining way. He welcomed questions and did a great job of giving all of us a real flavor of Charleston’s fascinating history. Highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
E1740cijodip
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic! - Fantastic tour! Ann was our tour guide and included great history info along with the beautiful homes, churches, alleyways, and water views.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Charlene_n
Jun 24, 2025
Great Tour! - We had Gordon for our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and we found the tour very interesting and fun. He was very accommodating as we had a stroller, we never felt like a burden. Tour leaves strictly on time, arrive early or you will be left behind!!
Review provided by Viator
Q9679dpcherylp
Jun 16, 2025
GET INTIMATE WITH CHARLESTON - Our guide Fran regaled us with stories, history and local sights on our walking tour of Charleston. This is a must do experience in Charleston.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Julie_w
May 26, 2025
Eric, a great tour guide - Eric knew so much about the history of Charleston. He was very personable, funny and interesting. He answered any and all questions we had. When we go back we will definitely take this tour again with Eric.
Review provided by Viator
Suwdawg
May 22, 2025
This is a great tour highly recommended! - This is a great tour to orient you to Charleston. Highly recommended!
We have taken a few of tours. They are all very good.
We had David once again and always enjoy him. He is tremendous and very informative. He loves the city and shares his love and will bring the tour to life! We love him and thanks David.
Your friends from Greenville.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jfacciolla1
May 20, 2025
This is a tour not to miss - Clara did a great job on this tour. She started right on time, kept a good pace, spoke clearly and loudly.
My friend and I very much enjoyed the educational tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jillsc3941ci
May 17, 2025
Rainbow houses tour, great! - The tour was great very hot and humid but the tour was hot and humid
Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable and h was fun too.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lzarra234
May 8, 2025
Great day, fun tour - Shoutout to Keith for a very fun and informative tour! We really enjoyed the day walking around Charleston and learning about the city’s complicated history. He was kind and knowledgeable about anything we wanted to know!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
