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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

Sat 12 Oct

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Starting at $49.95

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Sat 12 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)

245wendieb

Nov 2020

We were very pleased with our experience. We were somewhat nervous as this was our first adventure since COVID started. We called and spoke with AnneMarie, she walked us through what we could expect and gave us options. All staff were masked, floors were marked for social distancing. She gave us options as to being in a row by ourselves or in front row, They also offered plexiglass between rows for better distancing. We so enjoyed the ride, would highly recommend! Sanitized the carriages between rides.

David_K

Nov 2020

forget his name, he was very good . we had been before a few years ago.. went a different route this time . always something interesting to see and learn of Charleston history.

Valerie_D

Nov 2020

Our family LOVED our experience! Before I even mention how wonderful the people were I want to mention the animals! Oh my goodness! I am an animal lover and the treatment of the horses at this barn and company was above and beyond my expectations. The relationship between our handler and the horses was precious. I could tell by the tone and conversations with the horses that our handler truly loved them and respected them. It felt like Mr Ed was going to start talking back to her. Our handler (wish I could remember her name-she was a catholic school student) knew historical facts of American and well as Charleston’s history. She made the stories come alive with her personal connections and humor. I absolutely recommend this company.