How long is the tour and how big are the groups?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and the maximum group size is 20 people.

What are the ticket prices?

Operator-listed pricing: Adults 13+ $39; Children 4–12 $29; 3 and under free. For private tours call 843-722-8687.

Is the tour family friendly?

Yes. The tour covers accessible streets and stories suitable for older children; consider the two-hour duration when planning with young kids.

Is accessibility information available?

Accessibility details are not provided in the listing; contact Bulldog Tours directly at 843-722-8687 to discuss specific needs.

Streets of Revolution: Charleston and the American Revolution | History Tour | Guided Tour

Q: Where does the tour meet?

The tour begins outside the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

Q: What is the refund policy?

Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time.

Adventure Brief

Walk the harborfront and historic streets where the Revolutionary War in the South was decided. This two-hour SC250 walking tour by Bulldog Tours blends military history, civilian stories, and preservation support in an intimate small-group setting.

2 hours

easy

From $41.34

Charleston and the American Revolution is a focused, two-hour walking tour through the streets and waterfront of Charleston, South Carolina. Meeting outside the Old Exchange Building at 122 East Bay Street, this limited-time SC250 experience from Bulldog Tours guides small groups along the harbor and past the fortifications that made the city a strategic prize during the Revolutionary War. The tour is designed to show how battles, occupations, and ordinary lives intersected on these streets. You'll visit harbor viewpoints and the sites tied to the Battle of Sullivan's Island, walk by colonial-era earthworks, and stand where British troops landed and occupied sections of the city. Guides trade rote dates for narrative: the tactics, the rumors, the personal letters and court records that give life to militia officers, civilians coping with blockade and supply shortages, and enslaved men and women navigating an unstable world. Bulldog Tours' guides are professionally licensed and draw on more than twenty-five thousand five-star reviews to balance scholarship and storytelling. The company has contributed more than $6.7 million to preservation; a portion of every ticket continues to support maintenance of Charleston’s historic fabric. Practical details matter: the walk lasts about two hours, the maximum group size is twenty, and tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time. Pricing listed by the operator is Adults 13+: $39, Children 4-12: $29, and 3 and under are free. For private tours or questions call 843-722-8687. Walkers will notice the lowcountry geography—salt marshes and the wide Charleston Harbor—that framed both defense and commerce in the 18th century. Brick warehouses, riverfront wharves, and the Old Exchange Building itself are key features on the route; each spot reveals layers of military engineering, commerce, and daily life. The narrative foregrounds stories often left out of traditional accounts, especially the experiences of enslaved people and civilians whose choices shaped the city’s resilience and reinvention. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a history lover, or a local who wants a deeper read of familiar streets, this compact two-hour walk offers dense context without museum time. The limited SC250 schedule means dates fill quickly; book online through the Bulldog Tours FareHarbor listing and check availability. The tour begins at 122 East Bay Street outside the Old Exchange Building; arrive a few minutes early to join the group. By choosing this tour you not only leave with sharper understanding of Charleston’s Revolutionary role, you help sustain the sites that make the city legible across centuries. Expect a conversational pace with frequent stops, bring comfortable walking shoes, and plan for sun and humidity in summer. The tour’s mixture of military detail, human stories, and coastal landscape makes it one of Charleston’s most illuminating short experiences today.

About Bulldog Tours

Bulldog Tours offers immersive walking, ghost, culinary, and VIP harbor experiences in historic Charleston, South Carolina. With a deep focus on accurate history, Bulldog Tours presents a variety of themed itineraries including daytime history walks, themed holiday strolls, culinary tastings on Upper King and downtown, cocktail tours, and multiple ghost and paranormal investigations. Signature options feature combined boat-and-walking combos to Fort Sumter, exclusive access and early-entry tours aboard the USS Yorktown, and visits to Drayton Hall and museum homes in the South of Broad neighborhood. Experiences range from family-friendly Strolls that highlight Rainbow Row, The Battery, and gardened estates to adults-only R-rated tours that explore corruption, scandal, and the city’s darker past. Guided private tours are available for history groups and special events. Guides use certified narration and local expertise to connect visitors with Charleston’s layered stories—from colonial trade and Lowcountry cuisine to African American heritage sites and Civil War-era landmarks. Bulldog Tours accommodates food lovers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts with well-paced routes, curated tastings, and hands-on investigations using paranormal equipment on select overnight or restricted-access experiences. Safety, respectful interpretation of difficult histories, and clear meeting details are standard for each reservation. By combining compelling storytelling with exclusive access points and a wide calendar of departures, Bulldog Tours provides dependable, memorable ways to experience Charleston’s architecture, gardens, harbor, and haunted places. Customer-friendly booking, clear cancellation policies, bilingual guide options on request, and customizable private itineraries make Bulldog Tours a reliable choice for planning Charleston travel experiences and family reunions.