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Charleston Walking Tour: Hidden Gardens & History
4.9
672 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
(672 Ratings)
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Drtibbetts2019
Oct 10, 2025
Honest and insightful tour. - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour of the older area of Charleston led by Ruth Miller. We appreciated the historical aspect of various buildings and areas and how the population grew and changed over the past several hundred years. I easily could have spent the day with Ruth, wandering the streets with her and learning more about Charleston.
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707terryc
Oct 9, 2025
Definitely recommend, affordable and informative. - Informative, knowledgeable tour guide, Gordon. Group was the right size. Definitely worth the time and cost.Needed to change our time due to rainy weather, and that was quickly and efficiently done with just a phone call to the office. Definitely recommend this to others who can walk a couple miles, and have an interest in history.
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Betsym590
Oct 6, 2025
Great tour for history buffs! - We were taken on an enjoyable and exciting journey of the historic sites and stories of Charleston over the years. Mike Hebb, our tour guide, was excellent as he packed the tour with information about the history of buildings, activities in various structures, history of the fires in Charleston and their impact, Revolutionary and Civil War tidbits and related stories of war heroes throughout. This was a fabulous tour. We were able to learn a good deal about the city in a few hours. Mike brought his deep educational background and experience in the subject matter to this tour, and as a result the experience exceeded our expectations.
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Glsslp
Oct 4, 2025
A Worthwhile Walking Tour - David was an excellent guide on our 2 hour walking tour. He shared all sorts of facts and stories about Charleston's history in a way kept us in want for more! There was every indication that he enjoys his role as guide. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging. We learned much and felt it was a worthwhile way to spend part of our last full day in Charleston.
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Shannon_m
Sep 22, 2025
Great Walking Tour for History and Culture! - Excellent walking tour [be sure to wear comfortable shoes]! Our guide was very informative and we covered a nice size area. Guide paused in areas of shade and had a spot or two to rest your feet/back, lol! If you are looking to take in some history and culture, this is a great tour!
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Kevin
Sep 5, 2025
Excellent overview of 355 years of Charleston’s history - Excellent tour by Gordon with great mix of beautiful and troubling historical lenses. Fascinating and thoughtfully preserved city. Well done Bulldog Tours!
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Rosiewallach
Aug 8, 2025
Memorable visit to Charleston and the Lowcountry - My daughters gave me this tour as a birthday gift. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it and Lisa Berezny was a fantastic guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city of Charleston. The city is beautiful and the people are so friendly. It is a jewel that if you happen to be down south in the Lowcountry you need to visit and take in the history and the citizens that make it a truly wonderful place to see.
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Terriz55
Aug 5, 2025
An awesome and memorable experience - Our tour guide Graham was awesome! He did an excellent job and kept us engaged even while it was raining. Our guide stood in the rain and conducted our tour and provided a wealth of truth and transparency about the establishment of the Charleston, SC, the Revolutionary and Civil war, the Atlantic Slave Trade, Antebellum, and how African slaves actually built and contributed to the making the economy and wealth of the elite. I would recommend him again.
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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!
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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.
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