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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 22 Sep

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Starting at $49.95

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Sun 22 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)

ljh114

Oct 2019

We had a wonderful morning carriage tour with Justin. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Charleston. We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely ride and all the detailed information about the many sites we visited. This tour company was recommended by the concierge at our hotel. The Palmetto crew was prompt, efficient, and well-organized. We cannot say enough positive things about this experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

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

SB2Peterson

Oct 2019

We booked a ride with Palmetto Carriage Works our first morning in town and were so glad we did! It was a great introduction to the history, architecture and culture of Charleston. We used what we learned on our carriage ride for the rest of the trip. We really appreciated the care this company takes with their horses and the insight we got into the carriage industry generally. And I'm sure all the guides are great, but we loved getting to ride with David and Toogoodoo! David is a native Charlestonian and the affection he has for his city is apparent in the way he shows it to visitors. He was full of stories and information as well as great tips for restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. Absolutely book a ride with Palmetto Carriage Works!

Dave M

Oct 2019

Excellent tour of historic Charleston!! Loved Gay our tour guide!!! She was very informative as well as entertaining.