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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 Dec

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Starting at $49.95

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

EdStaff1231

Sep 2019

A must do. Easy to get to. Easy to walk up and buy tickets. Super friendly folks. You get a quick look around Charleston. And if you’re lucky, you get Ross as a tour guide. He did a bang up job. He was on top of every single historical point and then some. As I said a must do, and ask for Ross. Loved it, enjoyed Ross and of course Charleston!

Jeanniejo1

Sep 2019

We took this tour to get some history on Charleston, as we were just passing through. We had a great guide, she was very knowledgeable & funny. I definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for stopping by for a carriage tour with Palmetto. We appreciate the recommendation and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services

Kent H

Sep 2019

Tim was the driver and did a really good job! Was well informed and very friendly. Carlos (the horse) was a 17 year old Percheron. A really big boy. I was obvious that this company takes very good care of their horses. Temps were checked at the end of each tour. Cook down periods and rest breaks are scheduled into the horses day. In Tim’s 7 years with the company they have never had a heat related problem with any of the animals. Charleston in summer is a tough climate. I think that statistic is impressive. Book on line before you go. They fill up quickly. Book the parking for $16 while on line. It’s good for the day and it’s a bargain compared to some other locations.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for the review of your carriage tour with Palmetto and Tim. Tim is a great guide and loves sharing Charleston with our guests. We appreciate you choosing us and we would love to see y'all again. Deb PCW Guest Services