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

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

Overview

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.

City: Charleston

Sat 26 Apr

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Starting at $40.00

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Sat 26 Apr

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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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

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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."

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.

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.

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.

The Powder Magazine

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

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (641)

Cara E

Nov 2017

We would highly recommend this tour. Andrew our tour guide was so knowledgeable. He is 16th generation Charlstonian so knew all the off the track alleys etc and vast knowledge of the history. He made it so interesting and was happy to answer any questions and I asked lots! It was a perfect start to out trip. We generally like to do our own thing but this two hours proved to be invaluable to know where to go back to. Thankyou Andrew.

bbwex

Nov 2017

We had been told to talk a walking tour, and even though we had driven through much of the area on a bus tour, the walking tour was well worth doing as well. The stroll offered time to look at structures in detail and understand how and why the houses are the way they are, and heard a description of life in Charleston when the homes were built. We looked in detail at many business and municipal buildings as well. We all really enjoyed the walk, and would high recommend it.

Barbara U

Oct 2017

Loved the tour. Done at an easy pace with time to take photos along the way. Guide was very knowledgeable with regards the city and its history.