Charleston Carriage Tour: Historic Downtown Ride

Experience the charm of Charleston’s historic downtown district on a 1-hour horse-drawn carriage tour. Discover the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture while enjoying a blend of knowledge, wit, and humor.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palmetto Carriage Works - Begin your horse-drawn carriage adventure with a certified tour guide at Palmetto Carriage Works, also known as the Big Red Barn. Start with a quick 15-minute orientation and explore the barn before setting off on your tour of historic Charleston.
  • Charleston City Market - The Big Red Barn is conveniently situated…
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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The City’s mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
Additional Information

Join a fascinating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through the historic downtown area of Charleston. Navigate the streets of this storied city with a licensed tour guide who is eager to answer questions and provide insights into Charleston’s unique charm. Admire the city’s beautiful homes, lush gardens, grand mansions, quaint…

Location
8 Guignard St
Guignard Street
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Thedeacon87
Jan 26, 2026
Fun times - This is a great excursion that exposes you to almost all of the main sites in Charleston. Knowledgeable drivers, who make it fun and the beautiful views of Charleston are well worth taking this excursion.
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Carolyn_b
Jan 18, 2026
Great introduction to Charleston! - Great company and guide! Our guide was very knowledgeable about Charleston, its history and shared a wealth of fun facts!
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Eleanora_w
Jan 16, 2026
"Seniors with mobility issues see Charleston" - It was a great way to learn facts and see a part of Charleston, especially if you have mobility challenges.
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Rich527
Jan 11, 2026
Fun Tour Around Town - Bronson & Jennie gave our tour with Clint leading the way. We got tour route 5a which was just ok. Bronson was awesome in his knowledge but the tour went through some sketchy areas and one of the areas had a bunch of questionable kids unsupervised and the kids starting chasing the horse and us with water guns and ended up spraying us. I only wish the horse would have taught the kid on a bike a great lesson about FAFO. Bronson handled it well but it was a deterrent to a perfect experience. Highly recommend Bronson & Jennie.
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F8216qdandrean
Jan 7, 2026
Great tour and fun information! Ask for Josh- he was great! - We loved this informative tour and horse-drawn carriage ride. Josh was a great host and was engaging and fun to listen to and learn from. We would recommend this tour to anyone. He gave us food recommendations and also gave us fun history about the neighborhoods we went through. We had fun and enjoyed the ride and the information. Thanks, Josh, A and J
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Q6350xsjanetw
Jan 7, 2026
Wonderful experience with horse drawn carriage tours - Bill our Guide’s knowledge and sense of humor Historic architecture and authenticity Beautiful horse “Boeing” And perfect weather
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Nikolaosp313
Jan 5, 2026
Pleasant carriage ride - Well worth it. Informative guide, beautiful and friendly horses. Great family trip! Worth it even if you are a veteran visitor or a newcomer to Charleston.
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Patriciawz5260te
Jan 4, 2026
Highly Recommend! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our carriage ride! Guided by Sidney and pulled by Deuce, we learned so much about the history of Charleston. I highly recommend Palmetto Carriage Works, family owned and operated, they have been in business 50 years.
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Sharon_w
Jan 3, 2026
Horse ride in Charleston! - Amazing and worth every penny. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and glad Duke was from Ohio where I am from originally.
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103shawnap
Dec 30, 2025
Great Tour with Jason!! - Jason Looney was our tour guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable of Charleston. Our horse was OMalley! Great and fun experience!
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).