Charleston Carriage Tour: Historic City Ride

Experience the charm of Charleston on a private horse-drawn carriage tour. Explore historic streets, admire notable houses and gardens, and learn fascinating stories of the city’s past.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palmetto Carriage Works - Experience carriage tours with Palmetto Carriage Works.
  • Charleston City Market - Visit the Charleston City Market during a Private Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
  • St. Philip’s Church - The carriage ride includes a view of the renowned St. Philip’s Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of…
What's Included
  • Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
  • Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
  • See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market
  • Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people of the ‘Holy City’
  • Small-Group for a more personalized experience (1-4…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The City’s mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
Additional Information

Embark on a charming journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups, this tailored experience allows you to explore the city’s rich history and beautiful architecture at a relaxed pace. As you settle into the comfortable carriage, your certified guide will share…

Location
8 Guignard St
Guignard Street
The Big Red Barn 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan_b
Feb 27, 2026
Charleston Fun with Elliott - Wonderful way to see. Charleston. Our guide, Elliott was amazing. It was a touch chilly but they provided blankets.
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74trip15
Feb 22, 2026
Girls Trip - Briana was an excellent guide. She kept us well-informed and was very knowledgeable about the history. We saw more of Charleston than we would have on our own and learned so much.
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Yonne_w
Dec 31, 2025
Very informative tour.... - Very informative tour. Personalized and our tour guide was very engaging and funny yet gave us lots of history information. I highly recomment
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Clairebn1137ik
Nov 28, 2025
Looney is the best! - Looney was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and a great representative of Charleston and the company. Thank you for creating a wonderful family memory!
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Geof908
Nov 21, 2025
America Carriage Ride - Sidney and America carriage ride was fabulous! Sidney was knowledgeable, informative and humorous. Great time shared by the family.
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Travelbugteesside
Nov 14, 2025
Great customer service at Palmetto-especially from Beth! - We had a private horse drawn carriage tour for 8 people with tour guide Mike Newton and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston making an interesting 50 minute tour. Harmony was our horse and she did a great job as well- staying calm through the traffic. Everyone at Palmetto Carriage tours were extremely friendly and professional. They seemed to treat their horses exceptionally well. The biggest shout out should go to Beth who booked the tour online for us. We were on a cruise and because of Hurricane Melissa had two changes of date before we finally arrived in Charleston. We notified Beth by email and she responded quickly each time. Nothing was too much trouble and it was greatly appreciated!
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Loujeaniab
Nov 12, 2025
Fun at the Big Red Barn. - My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and Veterans Day. It was his first trip to Charleston. He is a retired disabled veteran and wanted to take me on a carriage ride. Briana and Teddy were our hosts and we had a delightful and informative tour. We were impressed by Briana's knowledge of the city and its history. We were also intrigued by the City's lottery process for each tour route. We definitely will recommend Palmetto to our friends.
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Ryanhc1694cd
Nov 9, 2025
Jason is the best host - Jason Looney was an excellent and entertaining tour guide! He made the carriage ride both fun and informative. We learned so much about Charleston’s history while enjoying a relaxing one-hour tour. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city!
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Roam552043
Nov 6, 2025
Great experience! - We had a wonderful ride through Charleston. Jason was very knowledgeable and funny!!! We got a kick out of him. Would recommend!!!
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Abeaudoin33
Nov 6, 2025
Great guide! - We had a great time with Evan! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only thing that was not 5 star was the route which we were assigned--it did not include the waterfront area or the colorful historical houses. This is not any fault of this company.
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From $325 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).