• Circular Congregational Church - Pass by and learn how this triapsal church came to be after 4 rebuilds and houses the city’s oldest graveyard. Admission fees are not included in this tour.
• Hibernian Hall - The Irish Charity in Charleston, walk by this historic building that suffered extensive damage during the 1886 earthquake.
• Charleston City Hall - Pass by this beautiful Adams style building, constructed in 1801 and designed by Gabriel Manigault.
• St. Michael’s Church - Stroll past the superstar church building, built in 1752 and is Charleston’s oldest religious structure.
• Patrick O’Donnell House - Catch a glimpse of this Italianate style house, one of the most beautiful and well maintained homes in the city of Charleston.
• Ravenel House - Walk by and learn what makes this awe-inspiring home holds the record for the most expensive home sold in Charleston.
• Edmondston-Alston House - Pass by this regency style home with an exceptional cast iron balcony serving as a museum today. The house has a lot of its original furnishings and has been in the hands of the Alston family since 1842.
• George Eveleigh House - Traverse along and hear why this Georgian style home’s front posts are actually boat ties and other interesting design quirks.
• Robert Brewton House - Pass by what is considered the first example of the single house concept in the city of Charleston and hear about the links to Barbados.
• Rainbow Row - With it’s Civil War roots, walk along this street, comprising of 13 buildings, and discover what inspired the bright colours and it’s name “Rainbow Row”.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Charleston is frequently referred to as a living museum, and this 60-minute walking tour vividly showcases its architectural heritage. Beginning at the 1841 Greek Revival Market Hall, participants will walk along Meeting Street to admire landmarks such as the Circular Congregational Church and the Fireproof Building, while discovering how Charleston’s architecture reflects English, French, and Barbadian influences.

Participants will also learn about the effects of earthquakes, preservation efforts, and adaptive reuse on the city’s landscape, concluding the tour back near the Market.

Highlights include:

• Explore the “Four Corners of Law” featuring diverse architectural styles
• Examine Charleston’s iconic single house design with airy side piazzas
• Discover Rainbow Row’s vibrant history and pastel façades
• Learn about the 1886 earthquake’s architectural impact
• Identify French and English ironwork designs
• Visit South Carolina’s oldest public building, designed to withstand explosions
• Understand how adaptive reuse sustains historic Charleston

• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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