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    Brian B.

    The Old Jail tour by Bulldog Tours was... ...wait for it... ...my legs became itchy... ...I have one picture with a weird swirly white things in it... ...we had a tour guide... ...he shared history, pointed out certain structures, talked about famous prisoners and their sad reality... ...he also told us about his experiences of not believing in ghost or spirits. Our tour guide was either a good actor, or experienced something either way he made it fun. I won't tell any of the secrets go and see for yourself. Well worth it.

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    Samantha Q.

    If you like ghost stories then this is the tour for you. Bruce did an awesome job giving us the history lesson of the jail. I definitely recommend this tour.

    Jeff H.

    A great and interesting experience for those who love paranormal, weirdness and history. I've been twice I've the past 7 years and both times were totally a different experience and I enjoyed them both. Each time I had family in town to visit and each of them really enjoyed the whole experience. I actually saw a shadow and captured it on a roll of live pictures with my iPhone. This is definitely a must see for locals and tourists alike.

    Ally L.

    I toured the Old Jail with my parents in October 2018. I am a big ghost/anything spooky buff (my parents, not so much). We chose this tour over the other ghost tours because I had done a google search for "The most haunted buildings in South Carolina" and read a pretty creepy story about it. Our tour guide, Sean, was really animated and engaging. Several times it felt as though he were reciting a dramatic monologue (some people might find this detail off-putting as it could come off as scripted, but it added to the experience for me!). He shared the stories the tour guides, I assume, are required to share, but my favorite part was when he shared his personal run-ins with the ghosts/spirits of the jail. He seemed truly connected to the jail and its paranormal spirits. My only criticism was that the tour was way too short. From reading other reviews I realize this is likely because there isn't much to see in each room you go into, but I feel like there could've been a way to beef up the tour, I.e. staying in a room for longer, really taking in any spirits that might be about. Before we went into the building he advised us to just take moments to listen. However, we weren't really given moments to do so. All in all, I'd recommend the tour because it was cool to be able to go into such an old structure with so much history. We got to experience a tiny bit of paranormal activity - there was a motion sensor going off where no one was walking. My skeptical mother suggested that the sensor was "supposed" to do that, but you never know...

    Kasia C.

    We did the 10pm tour and it was creepy as hell. Highly recommend this on your trip to Charleston. Our tour guide was great and along with giving us a detailed history of the jail, he included his own personal experiences. It didn't feel scripted or made up in any way. I had goosebumps about 80% of the time. At one point we heard a loud snap and fall in one of the rooms upstairs. Tip: it's about 15 degrees warmer inside the jail so you're better off doing it at night when it's a tad cooler.

    Karen B.

    Bruce Orr of Bulldog Tours was a very interesting story teller. The building was very eerie but we did not experience any paranormal activity. This building and area has a very dark past. It was a bit pricey for a 30 minute tour of three rooms.

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    Jade H.

    I've toured the old Charleston jail once before, liked it then...but really loved it this time. Bruce Orr was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing!! Knowledgeable and entertaining, he made the tour that much more interesting. We will definitely do the tour and more again and we will request Bruce for all future tours.

    Sue O.

    We went on a night tour that was conducted by Bulldog Tours. The staff members were very down to earth. What I liked about this tour is that it is not hokey. No stupid costumes or lanterns and such. They also did not sensationalize anything. They just told the history. For the night tour, you walk through the jail in the dark. But they do have limited light so that you can find your way around OK. There are several flights of stairs that you have to climb, but if you are able to, you just take your time and it's no problem. The tour guides seem very sincere in the stories they tell. One tour guide even had pictures of tour participants who had been scratched. I did not see or feel anything, nor did anything get revealed in my photos. But I still enjoyed it very much and I'm glad I went. I would recommend this tour to history and supernatural buffs.

    Michelle Y.

    It was a great experience and even caught an orb in the morgue of the jail. That room was by far the heaviest of the rooms in my opinion. The tour guide was great and told great stories and showed some interesting phenomenon. I do think it was a little pricey for it only being 45 minutes.

    a semi transparent mist that followed us from Morgue (full apparition was captured minutes before) into this room

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    4.0(142 reviews)
    0.6 miSouth of Broad

    Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in historic downtown…read moreCharleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street. In 1931, Dorothy Haskell Porcher Legge purchased a section of these, house numbering 99 through 101 East Bay, and began to renovate them. She chose to paint these houses pink based on a colonial Caribbean color scheme. Other owners and future owners followed suit, creating the "rainbow" of pastel colors present today. The coloring of the houses helped keep the houses cool inside as well as give the area its name. By 1945, most of the houses had been restored. The name "Rainbow Row" was later coined. It is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the most photographed parts of Charleston. My family and I visited the Rainbow Row this past summer while we were visiting family in town. We had previously visited on our last visit to the area but wanted to visit again because the houses are just breathtaking to look at. They're very photogenic! Aside from the pastel colored houses, the whole stretch of the downtown area from Waterfront Park to the Battery is a very interesting area to explore. It's loaded with historic buildings, monuments, historical plaques, and cobblestone streets. You might get lucky and even see a horse-drawn carriage riding by. We highly recommend anyone visiting Charleston to see Rainbow Row!

    Rainbow Row was on the top of my list of things to see in Charleston, given the hype around this…read morehistoric spot. I have to say, I was a bit underwhelmed when finding it. Don't get me wrong, the homes are beautiful and the history behind them are rich, but it is definitely overhyped. I was also surprised how different it looked in person compared to photos online; I don't know if its the photoshop making the houses look so vibrant and colorful, but the real thing seemed a bit more dull. If you're already in the area, you should definitely see it for yourself, cause you've got nothing to lose. But don't go out of your way to come here, or you may be slightly disappointed like I was.

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    4.4(25 reviews)
    0.5 miSouth of Broad

    I bought a ticket for this museum as part of a combination ticket with the Charleston Museum. I…read moreactually walked from there, stopping along some spots. It's a long walk, but nice if the weather is fitting. This is worth a visit, especially if you're into American history. George Washington stayed here while visiting the area. Also, Thomas Heyward was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While it's not a vast mansion, the house is nicely decorated and the garden in the back was a good touch. The audio tour was informative and allowed you to go at your own pace. The staff here were friendly and helpful. The house is also near a nice residential neighborhood and close to Rainbow Row and the water.

    In 1791, the city of Charleston rented Heyward's home for President George Washington's weeklong…read morestay in the city. The association with America's first president has persisted ever since. Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington House earned its moniker for two men who figured prominently in its history, Thomas Heyward Jr. and President George Washington. Heyward, a Revolutionary War officer and South Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776 is best known for contributing his signature to the Declaration of Independence. The architecture of the three-story red brick double reflects the Georgian style that spread widely through English colonies for its order and symmetry.

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    4.3(130 reviews)
    0.6 miFrench Quarter

    Visited: February 16, 2026…read more The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon was the perfect blend of history and hustle. From the moment you step onto the grounds, you feel the weight of Charleston's past. Inside, the immersion begins immediately -- postcards, patches, and meaningful souvenirs that make it easy to bring a little history home for friends and family. The highlight, though, was the tour. Our guide was a jolly local with razor-sharp, dry Southern wit -- the kind of storyteller who can pivot from Revolutionary War imprisonment to a perfectly timed sarcastic aside without missing a beat. Equal parts charm and "bless your heart," she made centuries-old history feel present and personal. Down in the Provost Dungeon, those brick walls carry gravity. British occupation. Prisoners of war. Pirates passing through. It's one of those rare spaces where you instinctively lower your voice. You don't just learn history -- you feel it. History hit different here. If you appreciate immersive storytelling, preserved architecture, and a tour that balances education with personality, this is absolutely worth your time.

    Barry was a fabulous tour guide --he really brought all the history alive. It's amazing all that…read morewent on in there. Easy to navigate as well. Love the military discount, too!

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