Rainbow Row Tours and Activities

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The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $1,603, price is now CA $1,208 per person
CA $1,208
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,167 reviews)
The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring Charleston on foot—whether you’re shopping along King Street, dining at Husk or FIG, or taking photos around Rainbow Row. The rooms are spacious and clean, though the bathrooms feel slightly dated. Our room offered a great view of the bridge and the bay. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful. We would gladly stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $2,346, price is now CA $1,813 per person
CA $1,813
per person
May 14 - May 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
Excellent location and such a fun, and cool hotel! We loved our stay there

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $4,220, price is now CA $3,299 per person
CA $3,299
per person
Apr 22 - Apr 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Charleston (CHS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
It was we were the most important people there. From the greeting at the desk to the help withe luggage. Stepping into our room was like a dream. So classic and classy. Elegant and big. Everything was thought of. From the personal note/thank you to the bottle of champagne and delicious coconut cake. Fantastic is an understatement. Can't wait to get back here.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Tours & day trips

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City centre Charleston Food Tour

City centre Charleston Food Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 691 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $151 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photosho...

Private Tour! Capture the best of Charleston with a multi-location photosho...

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $172 per traveller*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Charleston: Real Hauntings of Charleston Guided Tour

Charleston: Real Hauntings of Charleston Guided Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $48 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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City centre Charleston Food Tour

City centre Charleston Food Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 691 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $151 per adult
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Heyward-Washington House showing a park

Heyward-Washington House

Admire the architecture, historic furnishings and formal gardens of a Charleston home once owned by a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Heyward-Washington House
Walking tour around Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's stunning cathedral, or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
Pink House Gallery featuring a house

Pink House Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Pink House Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Pink House Gallery
Washington Square featuring a park

Washington Square

Meet, mingle and move in this verdant park in the heart of downtown Charleston, a quiet retreat near several of the city’s top attractions.

Washington Square
The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
St. Michael\'s Episcopal Church

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Gaze up at the iconic white steeple and learn about the rich history of the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Best Lodging Options Near Rainbow Row

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The Ryder Hotel
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The Vendue
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The Francis Marion Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.5 out of 5
337 Meeting St Charleston SC
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St Charleston SC
Planters Inn
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
HarbourView Inn
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