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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Embark on a captivating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Charleston's historic downtown district. Explore the streets of this historic city with a licensed tour guide who will gladly answer questions and offer insight into what makes Charleston so unique. Discover the city's stunning houses, lush gardens, grand mansions, charming churches, and picturesque parks while learning about its rich history, unique architecture, and vibrant flora. As the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston, Palmetto Carriage Works has crafted an exceptional experience that combines knowledge, wit, and humor. This tour offers an exciting and dynamic exploration, seamlessly blending 19th-century conveyance with the charm of a 21st-century city. Don’t miss your chance to explore the “Holy City” in this unforgettable way!

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Multiple departures available throughout the day

Charleston’s most highly-rated carriage tour

Learn about Charleston’s rich history and iconic landmarks with expert guides

Horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Charleston

Perfect family-friendly experience

Gratuities

The City's mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.

What To Expect

1

Palmetto Carriage Works

Meet your certified tour guide at Palmetto Carriage Works (AKA the Big Red Barn), the starting point for your horse-drawn carriage tour. Enjoy a brief 15-minute orientation and look at our barn before embarking on your journey through historic Charleston.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Charleston City Market

Our Big Red Barn is conveniently located just off the Charleston City Market. Here, you’ll meet your certified tour guide before departing on your hour-long horse-drawn carriage ride. Your carriage will pass through the city gate at the market, where your guide will assign a unique tour route. Experience approximately 30 blocks of the historic district, showcasing stunning architecture, beautiful churches, gardens, and more. The tour concludes back at the Big Red Barn.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Daytime Carriage Tour

Reviews

4.80

3,506 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Happy trails

    deborahlee c,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good experience. Luke and Teddy the horse were enjoyable. Luke very funny and knowledgeable! A definite to do!

  • Great tour!

    Curtis S,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Josh, and Richard did a great job! Informative, and funny! Charlie was our horse in training, and did a fantastic job!

  • Great way to experience Charleston

    Tracie C,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Everyone was very nice, they let us pet one of the horses in the barn, very knowledgeable tour, they take great care of their horses!

  • Take this Experience!

    Kim B,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved the historical information..very interesting and friendly staff! Bill was fantastic! I received a nice education!

  • False advertisement- Disappointing In All Ways

    Jordan P,

    Oct 26, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Was expecting more of Charleston to be covered on this horse drawn experience, but instead received stories that were very clearly planned and repeated, and lots of idle time in alleyways and on streets outside of regular homes. For $100 this tour was exceptionally disappointing and not worth the price. It was a waste of hard earned and saved money for an experience that promised history lessons and visuals of the town. Instead we received more stories on what the horses eat and drink in such repetitive form that it started to feel and sound like a facade and ultimately made me wonder if the horses are actually treated well. Please, save your money. This was such a major disappointment. I am frustrated that we are out $100 from this dismal experience that is falsely advertised.

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4.80
3,506 reviews
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