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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

Sun 06 Oct

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Starting at $49.95

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Sun 06 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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Stephanie_E

May 2021

Very knowledgeable and polite staff and guide. The horses and donkeys are treated very well . We learned things about Charleston that we didn’t read in books.

Jason_F

May 2021

Scott provided a great tour of history and his passion of the city showed. The area of town you get a tour of is solely based on a lottery system. So you never know what part of the city you will get to see, which would allow you to take the tour again with a good chance of seeing another part of the town. It was also great to know how well the horses are loved and taken care of. Melody was a beautiful horse and a great guide.

LetsGoForARide

May 2021

a whopping 13.5' above sea level, or at least that moment of learning was part of our tour's fun and informative experience. Scott our guide, along with Jack & Jill (our trusty draft horses), took us and our guests on a leisurely carriage ride. Along the way we heard history, mystery, and fun facts about the lovely city of Charleston. Carriage rides are a delightful way to introduce Charleston to newcomers and guests to the area and Palmetto Carriage Works (look for the BIG RED BARN) is the best! I love going, no matter how frequently I go, there's always something new. By the way, the horses are well cared for.