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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 23 Sep

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Starting at $49.95

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Mon 23 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.

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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)

murph1946

Dec 2019

Our driver was a great speaker and very knowledgable. He always had answers to everyones questions and kept us all entertained. The only thing was it was very cold but I cannot fault the tour itself for that. Overall it was a education experience and I would recommend it to everyone visiting charleston.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto. We appreciate you touring with us and we would love to see y'all again--in a little warmer weather next time. Deb PCW Guest Services

Theresa W

Dec 2019

Our driver Weston was so knowledgeable. He maneuvered Bread and Butter our horses all around the city. We saw so many interesting sites. there was so much to learn and so much history. What a great day!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for the "Best Carriage Ride Ever" review of your tour with Palmetto. We really appreciate your support and would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services

Kathryn M

Dec 2019

Friendly, helpful parking attendant in Palmetto parking beside the big red barn helped us purchase reduced rate combo tickets (Palmetto carriage ride and Charleston Harbor Tour). We were planning to do a private carriage tour, but opted to take a 9am carriage that had only 6 passengers which was perfect! Jeremy gave us a humorous, engaging, historical, cultural, informative narration and guided Toogoodoo with gentle voice and hand as he pulled our carriage thru the yellow ball zone of Charleston. I regret not retaining the name of our parking lot attendant who was most helpful and informative herself, helping us as Charleston first-time visitors to make the most of our 1day visit and what to save for a return trip with more time. Our come ‘n go all day rate was $18. The day was beautifully sunny and unseasonably warm at 78* in December. The only plans we had secured prior to arrival was a reserved room at Hampton Inn, Mr Pleasant/Patriots Pt; but with her helpful input, we enjoyed our day immensely and left Charleston with great memories!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for the awesome review of your experience with Palmetto. We really appreciate you touring with us and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services