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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 13 Oct

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Starting at $49.95

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Sun 13 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)

Carrie_C

Oct 2020

We had an amazing tour. Got see something different than the last time we were there. Definitely recommend.

Shannon P

Sep 2020

My kids (9 and 15 yo)and I were in town for the day and wanted to do a carriage ride. I thought it would be a good option since a lot of walking creates a lot of whining! Because of the free parking, I chose Palmetto Carriage Works. The lot was a little tricky to find, but the attendants were very helpful. In fact, I was able to purchase our tickets right from my car! We had a short wait in the barn area which included clean restrooms. The carriage seats were petitioned off and guests were asked to wear a mask due to COVID. I believe there were a total of 11 people on board. Our route (which is randomly chosen) took us by the powder magazine, the 4 corners of law, the Williams (Calhoun) Mansion and the circular church to name a few. While our guide wasn't fantastic, he was knowledgeable and answered any questions. The tour lasted about an hour. Overall, it was a good experience and I'm glad we went!

Voyage05350895042

Sep 2020

Great tour. Staff very friendly and the tour guide was full of interesting facts of the history of the area. Also a very safe tour to take during this troubling time. Love the care they give to their teams.