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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)

Brenda G

Nov 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed the carriage ride. Our driver, Ian was charming and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto and Ian. We appreciate the high recommendation and look forward to seeing y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services

579AnneB

Nov 2019

This was our second Palmetto Tour, which took us on a different route than the first, which was nice. The driver was a fantastic tour guide with a lot of historical knowledge. It's a great way to get an overview of historic Charleston in order to decide which houses to tour or sights to see. They also make sure to let customers know how they care for their horses, which is important to us.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the review and thanks for being loyal customers. We appreciate you touring with Palmetto and we look forward to seeing y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services

Lisa W

Nov 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our ride. Our guide was so knowledgeable about the area and very entertaining. As with all the carriage rides in the area, you do not know which area of town you will be going through until you get on and arrive at a predetermined location to get a carriage pass. It is done by lottery, and they give you your location once you get there. You will need to get there a little earlier to find a place to park.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto and thank you for the high recommendation. We appreciate you touring with us and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services