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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

Mon 07 Oct

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Starting at $49.95

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Mon 07 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)

chamling2015

May 2021

We had a great experience with Palmetto Carriage Works. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. Booking online was also very convenient, and our tour was right on schedule. If you ever want to learn more about Charleston or enjoy carriage rides, I would recommend this company!

Michael H

May 2021

This is by far the best customer service and tour we have taken. Our morning started out bad with a horrible employee in the parking area, but after we started the tour our day became better. The employees went above and beyond to apologize for the lady in the parking lot. We waited in the Big red barn until they called our name in order of reservation. Our guide was hands down the most professional guide I have ever had in any tour we have take before. He mixed in with the right amount of humor with the history of the sights that we have seen. Let us ask questions and you could tell he knew what he was talking about. He grew up in Charleston so that was a plus, he knew a lot of the ins and outs. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to have a good and fun time to learn about the history of Charlestown. I was also pleased with the way the horses were treated. I have a dog and to me he is family and you could tell they feel the same way about the horses. We will for sure be back next year when we are in the area. Perfect 10 for us.!!

Rustine T

May 2021

Our driver/narrator, Scott, was excellent. He was knowledgeable about Charleston and its history. He provided just the right balance of historical facts and down home humor. We learned a lot about Charleston without effort. He made recommendations for our consideration as we continue to tour. All in all, an excellent time and well worth the fee.