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

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: 1 day learn more
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.”
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
What's Not Included
  • 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
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.

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Quest813445
Aug 1, 2024
Walking tour of Charleston - Jack did a great job with a lot of interesting history of Charleston. We got a special church visit which was nice. I highly recommend him and the Bulldog tour group.
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Maryma1832lj
Jul 12, 2024
Walking tour of historic downtown Charleston - Excellent and informative tour with Boyd. Met on time and a good sized group of 12 so lots of opportunities to ask questions. Tour took about 2 hours and was informative and full of detail and facts . Boyd is a great teacher and storyteller. Lots of walking but he always found some shade in this summer Charleston heat so we could hear more stories about the building we were seeing. Highly recommend this tour - easy to book online - easy to find meeting place and was exactly as described.
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Bridgetstump
Jul 3, 2024
Walk back in time with great storytelling and inside peaks into some architectural gems! - Friendly, knowledgeable guide took us on a wonderfully informative tour of Charleston. Great stories, attentive guide and a variety of architecture and gardens were highlighted with stories from the past and today. Highly recommend!
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Jackie
Jun 28, 2024
Great knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the history of the town. - David was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and kept our group entertained. He was courteous to all in the group. Would definitely do a tour with him again.
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Risa_d
Jun 25, 2024
Fun tour with Graham - Seeing the rainbow row and listening to history behind Charleston. Seeing the original wall. I recommend this tour, however it was very hot. The Spring or Fall would have been a better time to visit.
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Ronald_r
Jun 23, 2024
Walking Tour - Jon Battem is a very knowledgeable guide and answered all our questions. We highly recommend him and the tour.
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H2779qcannc
Jun 8, 2024
Wonderful historical walking tour - The historical walking tour with David was wonderful. He was so knowledgeable and made it fun with local stories as well as in-depth historical information. I learned so much and had no idea the history was so amazing. Thank you Bulldog and David?
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Tracey_b
May 27, 2024
Informative and enjoyable! - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with questions. Enjoyed the variety of topics shared throughout the tour. The Tour Guide was aware of the heat and stopped us in shaded spots whenever possible. She was also very mindful of getting everyone back to the end spot on time in case of lunch/other plans.
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Alexis5694
May 27, 2024
Great walking tour! - Our group very much enjoyed the Charleston Stroll History Walking Tour. It was informative, entertaining, and a great way to see the city. We were in town for a bachelorette party and were some of the younger ones in our group, but our tour guide Gordon did a great job catering to all ages! He was knowledgeable, kind and had a good sense of humor. Thanks Bulldog Tours!
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Mariefy265re
May 26, 2024
Stroll with family - This was our second walking tour with Bulldog Tours and Jon was great...very professional, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. My sister and BIL were visiting us from CT and they really enjoyed the tour also. Thank you so much!
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