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
3,506 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Happy trails
deborahlee c,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very 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
5.00Josh, 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
5.00Everyone 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
5.00Loved 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
1.00Was 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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