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    South of Broad Houses and Gardens Walking Tour

    Explore Charleston’s oldest quarter with inside access to two historic museum homes and gardens.

    From$60/ person

    Duration

    2.5 Hours

    Includes

    Professional guide, Museum house entry

    Highlights

    Stroll Charleston’s storied South of Broad neighborhood on a guided walk that steps inside two historic museum houses and their gardens. Hear tales of the families who lived and worked here while admiring period architecture and furnishings.

    • Walk cobblestone streets laid in the Colonial era
    • Enter two curated museum homes from distinct eras
    • Explore private gardens behind wrought-iron gates
    • Learn about residents and enslaved who served them
    • Gain context from a knowledgeable local guide

    What's Included

    • Guided walking tour of South of Broad
    • Admission to two museum houses and gardens

    Tour requires a minimum of four participants to operate.

    Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Tour requires a minimum of four participants; if the minimum is not met you will be notified.

    Meeting location

    115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401

    Experience provided by Bulldog Tours
    Experience provided by Bulldog Tours

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    Adult

    $60

    13 and up

    0

    Child

    $50

    Ages 4 to 12

    0

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    4.8 stars• 20.2K reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    20.2K reviews•Google Maps

    Travelers consistently rave about the tour guides here, and for good reason. Names like Clara, Drew, Gordon, and especially Dave come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their storytelling abilities, deep knowledge of Charleston's history, and genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The guides seem to strike that perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, making the city's past come alive without feeling overly rehearsed or dramatic. Several people specifically mention how knowledgeable their guides were, and it's clear these aren't just people reading from a script. They know their stuff and genuinely enjoy sharing it. The variety of tours gets attention too, from ghost walks to cemetery tours to the City Jail experience. One reviewer did note that while the content at the Provost Dungeon was solid, the delivery felt a bit contrived and the mannequins could use an upgrade (though they emphasized this wasn't a reflection on the tour company itself). That same person also warned that the jail tour includes some violent history and graphic details, so it might not be suitable for young kids or anyone easily disturbed. The office staff also earned praise for being friendly and efficient, making the check-in process smooth. Overall, these tours seem like an excellent way to explore Charleston's darker history with guides who are clearly passionate about what they do.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had so much fun doing the Bulldog Tours Ghost and Dungeon Tour. I have been visiting Charleston since infancy, and yet I have never done a ghost tour. Finally decided to do one at age 30! This was an amazing first experience and our guide, Nick, was incredible! The walking pace and distance wasn’t bad either. As someone with arthritis, this tour was easy for me to do. Additionally, we took our 3 nieces, all 12 and under, and it was appropriate for them as well and not scary. They also enjoyed their first ghost tour.

    Photo of Elayna Burchell (ElaynaB)

    Elayna Burchell (ElaynaB)

    July 3, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had so much fun doing the Bulldog Tours Ghost and Dungeon Tour. I have been visiting Charleston since infancy, and yet I have never done a ghost tour. Finally decided to do one at age 30! This was an amazing first experience and our guide, Nick, was incredible! The walking pace and distance wasn’t bad either. As someone with arthritis, this tour was easy for me to do. Additionally, we took our 3 nieces, all 12 and under, and it was appropriate for them as well and not scary. They also enjoyed their first ghost tour.

    Photo of Elayna Burchell (ElaynaB)

    Elayna Burchell (ElaynaB)

    July 3, 2025

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