Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon vs Rainbow Row: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 85 for Rainbow Row, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 57. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon in Charleston, United States

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Rainbow Row in Charleston, United States

Rainbow Row

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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon compared with Rainbow Row in Charleston
Old Exchange & Provost DungeonRainbow Row
Ranked experiences5757
Top Outty Ranking9392
Average ranking (top 10)8685
Cheapest experience$25$25
Average time needed2h2.2h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

  1. 1. Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $40 · 3h

  2. 2. Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $26 · 2h

  3. 3. Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $34 · 2h

  4. 4. Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $25 · 2h

  5. 5. Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $35 · 2h

All 57 Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon experiences

Best ways to see Rainbow Row

  1. 1. Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $30 · 2h

  2. 2. Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $26 · 2h

  3. 3. Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $34 · 2h

  4. 4. Charleston’s Best Highlights: History, Culture & Architecture

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $25 · 2h

  5. 5. Historic Charleston Walking Tour: Rainbow Row, Churches, and More

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $41 · 2h

All 57 Rainbow Row experiences

Frequently asked questions

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon or Rainbow Row: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 86 against 85 for Rainbow Row, and it has 57 ranked ways to see it versus 57. With a full day in Charleston, pair them: plan Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon or Rainbow Row?

Ranked experiences at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon start from $25 and at Rainbow Row from $25 per person.

How long do you need at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and Rainbow Row?

Experiences at Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon run 2 hours on average and at Rainbow Row 2.2 hours, so both fit in one day in Charleston with a break in between.

Can you do Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and Rainbow Row on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon options and 100% of Rainbow Row options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon: Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel (Outty Ranking 93, from $40). For Rainbow Row: Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 92, from $30).

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