The house is definitely beautiful and the tour guide pointed out the architectural details and decorative techniques nicely. The tour also provided information about what it was like to live in in the house when it was built, which was interesting. While the guide didn't really talk about it, Russell made his fortune in the slave trade. I would have... More

Beautiful antebellum home, with beautiful gardens, but the reason to go is to see the main staircase ... it seems to defy gravity! Nicely preserved, and decked out with period antiques, the tour is interesting, and the tourguide very knowledgeable on the house, its contents, and its history. Sad to think that this 19th century luxury was made possible by... More

We actually started at another house and as we entered, I asked the docent, "If you could only see one historic home, would this be it?" Without pausing, she said, "No. I'd go to the Nathaniel Russell House." (THAT is Charleston hospitality.) The NR House is great because it's not so crowded with furniture and knick-knacks that you can't see... More

Touring this house was delightful from the first step into the small back garden to entering the home on a tour narrated by Ken Baroody. The tour highlights the way of life of a city merchant and the type of home that was indicative of the federal style in the 1800's. It's not the most elaborate house but very interesting... More

This home has been beautifully restored. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and willing to answer questions as we went along. This was one of two homes we toured and we did not regret choosing this one.

The tour was informative and the house was beautifully restored. The spiral staircase is the focal point of this house. Not permitted to walk on it and some of the rooms were closed. The outside gardens are beautiful but watch out for the mosquitoes!

The tour was nice and informative. We liked the house and it has been restored beautifully. We would have liked to see a few more rooms, like the slave quarters.

Docent Bernice led a fascinating tour of this beautifully restored home. One room was more lush than the next.

This House has a most interesting seemly unsupported stair way. I have taken tours of old historic homes around the world. This was one of the best home tours I have taken. The home and its owner were most influncenal in Charleston. The guide was one of the best I have encountered anywhere. His knowledge of the architure and the... More