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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.

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)

geraldf409

Nov 2019

No better way to navigate downtown than in a horse-drawn carriage. The slow pace, the chance to absorb the history, and fabulous architecture made this a must tour.

Traciem10

Nov 2019

Shawn was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Charleston. He shared a ton of information during our one hour guide around downtown. I was able to make same day reservations, which was extremely convenient for us. After checking in, we had about a 15 minute wait for our ride. During this time, many of the staff were caring for the horses (and mules) that were in the stables, from ear rubs to mane grooming, these animals appeared to be very well loved and cared for.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

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

MontereyGirl47

Nov 2019

We really enjoyed this tour. I feel like we learned enough about Charleston to be interesting but not overwhelmed with facts. It was very cold the day of our tour and the open carriages do not provide blankets so dress warmly on cold days. Also, ask at your hotel for discount coupons for this activity if you haven't already prepaid on line.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the review and thank you for touring with Palmetto. Please come again. Deb PCW Guest Services