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Charleston's Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

Charleston's Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

Overview

Packed full of history and charm, your one-hour tour with Charleston Carriage Works will expose fascinating stories of Charleston’s pivotal moments and unique culture. The experience will leave you falling in love with this breathtaking city just as so many have before you. Boarding adjacent to Market Street, you will start in our stable where you can visit with our horses and then ride along in one of our modern custom carriages to see the sights of Charleston in style. Designed to be lighter and more comfortable than others in town, our garnet and black 16-passenger carriages enable our stunning draft horses to enjoy the tour as much as you will!

City: Charleston

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $50.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

1-hour carriage tour of Charleston's Historic District

City-Licensed Professional Tour Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to weather. If canceled due to bad weather, you can choose an alternative time or full refund
Carriages can accommodate up to 16 passengers.
Children 2 years and under are free but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian. You always have the option of purchasing a seat for your child.
Please check-in 15-minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being delayed to a later time.

What To Expect

Charleston Carriage Works

For centuries Charleston has been a hub of culture, class, charm, and national history. The British settled here in 1670 and quickly established her as one of the most important cities in America. As years passed, Charleston thrived and evolved all while keeping her unique personality. A beautiful harbor as rich in history as it is rich in breathtaking vistas. Centuries old homes kept in pristine condition by their proud residents. Cobblestone streets. One-of-a-kind shops and vendors. Charleston has it all. And we'd love to introduce her to you with a Carriage Tour experience that is classic and unique as she. Each of our tours is an hour long and covers 2-3 miles of Charleston’s residential Historic District. They are narrated by some of Charleston’s best city-licensed tour guides who are happy to share their local insight with you. Tours load and depart about every 30 minutes from our stable at 20 Anson Street.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (666)

lynngQ4472WD

Oct 2024

After a bit of a group-caused hiccup, we made our way into the carriage after watching the staff cool down then remove from rotation for the day a horse whose temperature was slightly elevated, our tour was underway. Michael O was immediately engaging and friendly while also being very professional. Buddy was the perfect gentleman, with nary a head toss in sight. Care of the beautiful Belgian draft horse was top of mind, and Buddy has the appearance and demeanor of a well cared for, well nourished equine. Charleston is one of our favorite cities to visit but this was the first time we’d been on a carriage tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so glad to hear that, despite the initial hiccup, you had a wonderful experience. We take great pride in the care of our horses, and it’s great to know you noticed their well-being and gentle demeanor. We’re thrilled that your first carriage tour in Charleston was a memorable one, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable ride on your next visit!

RivahBob

Oct 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our carriage tour. Our guide, Michael, was knowledgable, entertaining, and a great story teller. The horse, Curtis, was smart and so well behaved, as well as handsome! We were in Charleston with our Yacht Club from Virginia, and our group filled the carriage. Curtis had no problem in taking us all on a great trip! Michael was a terrific guide, and pointed out so many interesting sites as well as the history behind them. We were sad when the hour was up!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear that your tour guide kept you engaged and shared so much interesting information. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about Charleston. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another informative and fun ride soon!

Denise_A

Oct 2024

Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He kept us engaged and and I was amazed how much information he shared with us.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for your great review! We’re so happy to hear that your tour guide kept you engaged and shared so much interesting information. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about Charleston. We hope to welcome you back for another fun and informative ride soon!