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.
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.
- 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…
- 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 near the Charleston City Market. Here, you will meet your certified tour guide before embarking on a one-hour horse-drawn carriage ride. Your carriage will pass through the city gate at the market, where your guide will determine a unique tour route. Discover around 30 blocks of the historic district, featuring stunning architecture, beautiful churches, gardens, and more. The tour concludes back at the Big Red Barn.
- St. Philip’s Church - During your carriage ride, you will pass by the famous St. Philip’s Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia. Located just off the market on Church Street, this beautiful landmark is a highlight of your Charleston carriage tour.
- U.S. Custom House - The tour route also includes a view of the iconic U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction began in 1852 but was paused due to South Carolina’s potential secession from the Union. The building was finally completed in 1879, contributing to Charleston’s rich history.
- Multiple departures available throughout the day
- Perfect family-friendly experience
- Horse-drawn, hour-long carriage tour of historic Charleston
- Big Red Barn facility for animal interactions and easy boarding
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Multiple departures available throughout the day
- Perfect family-friendly experience
- Horse-drawn, hour-long carriage tour of historic Charleston
- Big Red Barn facility for animal interactions and easy boarding
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Charleston’s oldest carriage company warmly welcomes you to join the tour that started it all. Since 1972, Palmetto Carriage Works has been navigating the streets of this historic city with licensed guides who share genuine local insights, wit, and humor on every journey. Experience breathtaking homes, lush gardens, grand mansions, charming churches,…
Charleston’s oldest carriage company warmly welcomes you to join the tour that started it all. Since 1972, Palmetto Carriage Works has been navigating the streets of this historic city with licensed guides who share genuine local insights, wit, and humor on every journey. Experience breathtaking homes, lush gardens, grand mansions, charming churches, and scenic parks while delving into Charleston’s rich history, distinctive architecture, and vibrant plant life. It’s an exhilarating, dynamic adventure — a perfect fusion of 19th-century transportation and 21st-century Charleston allure. With numerous departures throughout the day and open-air carriages designed for fantastic photos, seize the opportunity to explore the “Holy City” in this unique way.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
