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

115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

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 To Expect

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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.”

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Joe Riley 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. 

• Admission Ticket Free

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. 

• Admission Ticket Free

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. 

• Admission Ticket Free

The Powder Magazine



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

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • 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

Included/Excluded

  • 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

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

115 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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