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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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $49.95

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Tue 24 Sep

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)

Jeffrey_H

Jan 2020

Andrew was our guide, and he was a fountain of historical information and was also very good with our beautiful black Percheron draft horse. Loved the whole adventure!

DocM1961

Jan 2020

We were able to see the historic churches, homes, and other sites at a slower pace, and closer than a bus tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. By the way, the draft horses are very well treated and get lots of breaks. The city regulates the care and treatment of the horses to an extreme degree.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto. I agree with you, a carriage tour is a great way to see and get to know Charleston. Thank you too for noticing how well our animals are treated. Even if the city didn't regulate us, we would still regulate ourselves--we want our animals to be happy and healthy. We appreciate you touring with us and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services

shaunmmccrary

Jan 2020

The employees take great care of the animals, they have a wealth of really interesting information for the tours, and do a great job providing a really enjoyable experience. Our family of 8 loved the trip.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto. Thank you too for noticing the care of our animals--we do all we can to make sure they are happy and healthy. We appreciate you touring with us and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services