Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Overview
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1 hour
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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
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.
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.
Options
Daytime Carriage Tour
Reviews
3,380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Killing time
Brandi M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting. Would definitely recommend to those visiting, we booked it to kill some time and very glad we did.
Awesome tour
Robert G,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our Charleston carriage tour with Micheal C. was absolutely outstanding! His knowledge of the city’s history, architecture, and culture was both impressive and engaging, and he delivered it with humor, warmth, and genuine passion. Micheal’s storytelling brought the streets of Charleston to life, making every stop along the way feel like stepping back in time. This tour was the highlight of our trip — if you can, request Micheal C. for an unforgettable experience!
Great tour
Sarah P,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour!! Would come back again! We had a great time and learned a lot. Would recommend to anyone.
Great experience, made...
Tommy J,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, made scheduling our tours easy and seamless. The continuous notifications made is easy to schedule our trip around the tours.
Moraia and ( Josh the...
amiram s,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Moraia and ( Josh the horse) did a great job introducing Charleston’ history in a one hour carriage tour. Very informative.
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