Charleston Historical Walking Tour Experience
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$39.50
Charleston
SC
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore Charleston's Rich History on a Walking Tour
  • • Enjoy a 2 Hour Stroll through Charleston's Charming District
  • • Immerse Yourself in Charleston's Most Iconic Historical Sites
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Discover the beauty and history of Charleston with the captivating Historic Charleston Walking Tour. Explore the historic district on foot, where carriages and motorcoaches are not allowed, allowing for an intimate and immersive experience. This two-hour tour will take you on a journey through America’s most charming historical sites, revealing the rich history and colorful past of Charleston.Your adventure begins at the iconic Rainbow Row, the longest Pre-Revolutionary structure in America with its colorful 18th-century homes. Stroll through the picturesque Charleston Waterfront Park, featuring southern mansions, cannons, cannon balls, palmettos, and breathtaking views of Fort Sumter. The tour continues to Charleston City Market, where you'll experience cobblestone streets, custom iron gates, and 18th and 19th-century architecture, including the distinctive Charleston single houses lined along the streets.Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Charleston with this engaging walking tour that showcases hidden gardens, historic churches, Antebellum Mansions, and more. Perfect for history buffs and explorers alike, this experience makes a wonderful gift for anyone looking to delve into the fascinating past of one of America's most charming cities.

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Experience Overview:

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

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.

Meeting Point

115 Meeting St

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.

What's included:

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

Not included:

  • Transportation

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Rainbow Row

83-107 E Bay St # 107, , Charleston, 29401-2544, South Carolina

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."

10 minutes

Charleston Waterfront Park

Concord Street, Vendue Range, Charleston, 29401-2129, South Carolina

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

188 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401-3155, South Carolina

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

340 Concord Street, , Charleston, 29482-9748, South Carolina

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

79 Cumberland St, Charleston, 29401-3112, South Carolina

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

Admission Ticket Included

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Charleston Historical District Walking Tour - Two Hour

(601 reviews)
Charleston
SC
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore Charleston's Rich History on a Walking Tour
  • • Enjoy a 2 Hour Stroll through Charleston's Charming District
  • • Immerse Yourself in Charleston's Most Iconic Historical Sites
or

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