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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

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Overview

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English

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

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

4.79

3,380 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Killing time

    Brandi M,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very 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

    5.00

    Our 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

    5.00

    Great 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

    5.00

    Great 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

    5.00

    Moraia and ( Josh the horse) did a great job introducing Charleston’ history in a one hour carriage tour. Very informative.

From USD 49.95

4.79
3,380 reviews
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