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Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Historic Charleston

Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Historic Charleston

Overview

Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district on this 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour. See houses, gardens, mansions, churches & parks, learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora & the people that make up the “Holy City."

Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston and has developed the greatest carriage experience in the city! A Palmetto Carriage tour offers a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history and is exciting and ever-changing; a seamless fusion of 19th-century conveyance in a 21st-century city.

City: Charleston

Wed 02 Oct

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Starting at $49.95

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Wed 02 Oct

Starting at $49.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora, and the people that make up the “Holy City”

See a mixture of houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks

Professional Guide

1-hour Horse Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Charleston City Market

Our Barn is located just off of the Charleston City Market. You will meet your certified tour guide here and then you will depart on your hour long horse or mule drawn carriage tour. The carriage will go through the City gate at the market where the tour guide is assigned a tour route. You will see about 30 blocks of the historic district which will include beautiful architecture, churches, buildings, gardens and more. The tour returns to the Big Red Barn.

Palmetto Carriage Works

This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Bright green public space overlooking the Charleston coast.

Battery & White Point Gardens

Public Garden and outdoor space located in the Battery

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, and recognized today as South Carolina's most historic building.

Rainbow Row

The longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Geni_S

Jul 2021

Really enjoyed our guide!!! Very knowledgeable, and funny!!! Wasn’t aware of all the history in Charleston.

Carrie_D

Jul 2021

Wonderful ride through the city with great historical details. Would recommend. The carriages are very comfortable.

Castle B

Jul 2021

7/22/21 Tour 12pm My horse was named Bud I believe my tour guide's name was Scott. I don't know was more amazing Bud or Scott. Bud and Scott have both worked with each other for a number of years and had a friendship bond that was unbreakable. It was almost as if they were both able to read each other's minds. I have been on several other carriage rides before but never with a horse who was so professional. Outstanding job Bud. Now on to Scott, He was incredible. Not only did his wealth of information about the city was astonishing us, but he was able to point out places of interest on our tour that either he or his family was immediately connected to. He wasn't just our history guide he was tied to the history that he was guiding us through. He truly had a passion for his job. In my personal opinion, the next time I'm in Charleston, I am going to contact the company and schedule a private tour with Scott and Bud, Because as far as I am concerned they are the only 2 that should be giving tours of the setting. Management: Please do everything in your power to keep Scott happy and employed with your company. He is truly a star. I have worked at Disney for the last 10 years and I know good customer service. Not only is Scott focused on safety, courtesy, efficiency, and show, He is quite passionate about what he does. It is in my strong opinion that I advise you to increase his pay raise, you don't want to lose an employee like him.