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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
Tue 17 Sep
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Starting at $49.95
Tue 17 Sep
Starting at $49.95
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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
1
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.
2
Palmetto Carriage Works
This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.
3
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Bright green public space overlooking the Charleston coast.
4
Battery & White Point Gardens
Public Garden and outdoor space located in the Battery
5
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, and recognized today as South Carolina's most historic building.
6
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)
Marjorie_L
Dec 2022
The tour guide was very hard to hear. He was very flat. We would of like more personality. Would have like to have seen more of Charleston
Diane_G
Dec 2022
Learning the history of this area and viewing the magnificent homes! It was a beautiful day and we had an amazing guide.
SheriB219
Nov 2022
Ean was very informative in his information. Very interesting and enjoyable experience ! Would definitely recommend it to all my friends and family.

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