Rainbow Row Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Rainbow Row in 2026?

Although it’s free to stroll along Rainbow Row, plenty of affordable tour options can upgrade your visit, starting as low as US$6 for a self-guided audio tour. Expert-led walking tours typically cost between US$30 and US$40, while horse-and-carriage rides are about US$45. Options such as food tours or professional photo shoots run closer to US$100.

Q: Where is Rainbow Row located within Charleston?

Rainbow Row is located on East Bay Street in Charleston, between the cross streets of Elliott Street and Tradd Street, one block west of the Public Pier in the Joe Riley Waterfront Park. House numbers 83 through 107 are the official Rainbow Row homes.

Q: Can visitors enter the homes on Rainbow Row, or are they private residences?

Despite being designated historic landmarks by the National Park Service, the houses on Rainbow Row are privately owned and are not open to the public. It’s common for tourists to take photographs of the homes, but please be sensitive and don’t disturb those who live there.

Q: Are there guided tours available for Rainbow Row?

Yes, Rainbow Row guided tours are available. Look for guided walking tours of historic Charleston, including architecture tours. There are also bus tours that pass by the colorful houses, but there are no hop-on hop-off bus services in the city.

Q: Is Rainbow Row accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, Rainbow Row is part of East Bay Street, which has a wide sidewalk that wheelchair users can safely access and navigate. There are dedicated pedestrian crosswalks at the corner of East Bay Street and Tradd Street, located just south of the houses.

Q: What is the history behind Rainbow Row?

Rainbow Row is a row of 13 Georgian townhouses that were built in the 1700s,but fell into dilapidated disrepair by the 1900s. In 1931, these colorful houses became national historic landmarks after a local preservationist purchased and restored some of them. Today, Rainbow Row is considered a keystone in Charleston culture and history.

Q: What are the best attractions in Charleston other than Rainbow Row?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Rainbow Row. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Charleston:<ul><li><a href="/Charleston-attractions/The-Battery-and-White-Point-Garden/d4384-a6780" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Battery and White Point Garden</a></li><li><a href="/Charleston-attractions/Charleston-City-Market/d4384-a6781" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston City Market</a></li><li><a href="/Charleston-attractions/Fort-Sumter-National-Monument/d4384-a16112" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fort Sumter National Monument</a></li><li><a href="/Charleston-attractions/Charleston-Waterfront-Park/d4384-a16115" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charleston Waterfront Park</a></li><li><a href="/Charleston-attractions/Arthur-Ravenel-Jr-Bridge/d4384-a16114" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Charleston/d4384" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Charleston</a>.

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided walking tour. Visit points of interest including Charleston City Hall; the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theatre; the Old Exchange Building, South Carolina's most historic building; White Point Garden, in the heart of Charleston’s historic district with a spectacular view of Fort Sumter, and many more.

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Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

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Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.

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Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

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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.

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

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Enjoy a time-saving way to explore one of the country’s most historic cities on this sightseeing bus tour of Charleston, South Carolina. Visit Rainbow Row, the longest stretch of Georgian row houses in the United States; the Old Exchange Building; White Point Garden, in the heart of the city's historic district; and more. You can also upgrade to include admission to the Joseph Manigault House or the Charleston Museum.

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Gray Line Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

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Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times.

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Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

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Discover Charleston's History Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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See Charleston's most celebrated streets on your own schedule, without waiting for a group or keeping pace with a guide. This smartphone GPS walking tour leads you through the heart of historic downtown—past the grand antebellum homes of the Battery, the pastel facades of Rainbow Row, and along the waterfront—with location-triggered audio commentary that plays automatically as you walk.

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Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Charleston History, Homes, and Architecture Guided Walking Tour

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Experience the best of Charleston with this popular History and Architecture Tour of Charleston’s Historic Downtown. Take an immersive journey through secret alleys and colorful corridors, uncovering the city’s rich history and colorful architecture. Expert guides will provide fascinating insights into Charleston’s past and present, making this tour an unforgettable experience. The tour starts in the Historic Downtown. From there your guide will lead you through the South of Broad the French Quarter Districts with their charming architecture, cobblestone streets and historic homes, and finishes at the famous Pineapple Fountain. Highlights include visits to three hidden alleys, the beautiful wrought iron work on centuries old gates, famous Rainbow Row, bustling City Market and the Pineapple fountain

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Charleston History and Architecture Tour

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Your guide brings history to life during this Charleston walking tour of the city's historical downtown. See notable buildings including the Nathaniel Russell House, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Old Slave Mart Museum. As you walk over the flat and easy terrain with your guide, discover the history that occurred right under your feet and around every corner from Rainbow Row to the Battery.

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Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

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Charleston History Tour - Small Groups Only - History & Alleyways

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Without a guided walking tour, you might miss some of the eclectic history and hidden nooks and crannies around Charleston that make this city such a gem. This walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods to top sights such as the Rainbow Row, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the Old Exchange, all while your guide shares stories from Charleston history and lore.

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Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

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Charleston in Comfort: A Small Group City Tour

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Experience Charleston’s charm through its flavors and history on this 2.5-hour small-group walking and tasting tour. Explore the city’s most iconic streets and neighborhoods—including the French Quarter, South of Broad, and the colorful Rainbow Row—areas often missed by traditional food tours. Led by a City of Charleston-certified guide, this tour blends culinary delights with cultural insights. Enjoy three tastings from local favorites: two quick grab-and-go bites and one relaxed, sit-down experience where you can savor Lowcountry cuisine and learn about its rich heritage. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the sit-down stop. Along the way, immerse yourself in Charleston’s architecture, stories, and vibrant street life. Your journey concludes near the Charleston City Market, leaving you perfectly positioned to continue exploring the Holy City at your own pace.

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Streets and Eats Charleston Walking and Tasting Tour

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Charleston is a wonderful city to walk around, though there’s no beating the Southern heat quite like a relaxed, air-conditioned ride. Join this bus tour for a comfortable cruise around Charleston’s best attractions. Pass by the Fort Sumter National Museum and Charleston City Market. Stop at the Battery & White Point Gardens for a photo op. See the Charleston Harbor where your guide’s family sailed into in 1740.

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Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

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Step into the storied streets of Charleston where centuries of American history unfold behind wrought-iron gates and beneath canopies of live oaks draped in Spanish moss. This self-guided walking tour leads you through the City's most captivating landmarks, from the pastel Georgian townhouses of Rainbow Row to the grounds where the Civil War began. Wander through the nation's oldest public market, pause in elegant gardens, and stand on the seawall at The Battery as the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge. Along the way, hear stories of revolution and resilience, of enslaved Africans who shaped the city's culture, and of the devastating 1886 earthquake that nearly leveled everything. Charleston's charm lies in its contradictions — a city that celebrates beauty while confronting a complicated past. From the towering spire of St. Michael's Church to the limbs of the Angel Oak Tree, every stop reveals another layer of this remarkable Southern city.

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Discover Charleston: Historic District, Plantations & Beaches

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Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Charleston is such a charming, laid-back city in South Carolina that you can’t help but slow your pace and enjoy the Southern weather. This private self-guided audio tour lets you explore at your own speed. Grab your smartphone, put your headphones on, and take a walk into Charleston’s past. As you stroll the streets, you’ll pass by historic buildings and hear stories dating back to the Revolutionary War.

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Charleston Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Charleston's historic district packs centuries of American history into a few walkable blocks, and this historian-lead tour covers the landmarks worth your time. Walk from Washington Square to Rainbow Row and The Battery, then through the French Quarter's cobblestone lanes past St. Philip's Church and the Dock Street Theatre. Hear how the Revolution and the Civil War shaped the city around you.

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Historic Charleston Walking Tour: History & Landmarks

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Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest's choice) before continuing on. In the afternoon, guests will tour either Boone Hall Plantation or the McLeod Historic Site - two historic and beautiful plantations near Charleston. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown! *cost of lunch not included in tour price

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Charleston Style VIP Tour

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A walk-through Charleston is a visit into the past. What better way to experience the beauty and history of the Holy City than with a lifetime local. Licensed by city, and with over 25+ years of storytelling experience, our guides know Charleston inside & out. Hear the whole story, from the 1670 landing to the scourge of piracy, from the Revolutionary war to the Civil war, and everything in between. Ours is a city of tragedy and redemption, destruction and rebirth. Join us for a tour like no other in town.

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Beauty & Tragedy: The History of Charleston

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Gray Line City Tour with Charleston Museum Admission

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Come explore the rich, extensive history of the Holy City! Charleston's streets run deep with stories of glory and pain, of splendor and darkness. In this 120 minute tour you'll see some of Charleston's most storied sights and learn the history that makes our Kingdom by the Sea one of the most beautiful, remarkable, and memorable cities in America! We will share with you our in-depth knowledge of Charleston. There are so many fascinating and innovative people and events that have occurred on such a small little peninsula. Touring with Revolutionary Charleston you will see the City through the eyes of licensed tour guides that cherish Charleston for her beauty and her flaws.

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Revolutionary Charleston Walks - History Walking Tour

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The Best Way to Discover Charleston: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Washington Square or a visit to the Gibbes Museum of Art and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: The Charleston Museum, Marion Square, Charleston City Market, Gibbes Museum of Art, Washington Square, Old Slave Mart Museum, Heyward-Washington House, Rainbow Row, Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and Waterfront Park.

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Charleston Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

Julie_L, Sep 2026

Touring with Friends

Such a great informative tour of the downtown area. Our tour guide, Graham was so full of fun facts while we strolled through the downtown streets! We were glad we wore sneakers due to the cracked sidewalks and cobblestone roads. Don’t hesitate to bring a water bottle as there is a potty break mid tour! Our guide was also so nice to take pictures of our group along the way!

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

Cindy_V, Sep 2026

This was a very good way...

This was a very good way to see the city and learn its history! We enjoyed hearing personal stories as well!

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

Paul_A, Sep 2026

Highly recommended! +++

Highly recommended! Tour was well structured and very organized from beginning to end. James our guide, was amazing throughout the entire tour.

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

Maury_K, Aug 2026

Dave, our tour guide was...

Dave, our tour guide was terrific. Knowledgeable, funny, and very engaging. Nothing more to say but I have to fulfill the hundred character minimum of this review which is absurd.

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

Kelly_S, Jun 2026

Fun Walk

June was the best guide. She had such incredible knowledge of the area and even historical facts about where each of us hailed from. I learned a lot of fun and interesting things on this tour and would recommend it to anyone that has a couple hours to spare and wants to see more of the city than just King St.

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

Keisha_P, Aug 2026

Mr. James’ Tour - So Cool and His Jokes are Funny:)

If you want to truly experience the timeless charm and rich heritage of Charleston, this walking tour is an absolute must. Strolling down the historic streets and taking in the breathtaking 18th- and 19th-century architecture feels like stepping back into a more gracious era. Mr. James and his stories were absolute perfection! He brought the grand churches, hidden courtyards, alleyways, antebellum mansions, and iconic pastel facades of Rainbow Row to life with incredible depth and engaging storytelling. The route offers a wonderful blend of scenic beauty and historical context, making it the ultimate way to get acquainted with the Holy City. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates classic elegance, architectural depth, and a memorable, immersive experience;)

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Know before you go

Rainbow Row is a must-see for architecture lovers and first-time visitors.
Don’t forget your camera; Rainbow Row make for one of Charleston’s best photo ops.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, especially if you’re visiting as part of a walking tour.
Guided tours that stop at Rainbow Row last anywhere from 80 minutes to three hours, depending which you’ve chosen.

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