Charleston Historic Horse and Carriage Tour
4.6
358 Ratings
Charleston
Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston on a fully narrated horse and carriage tour. Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this 'Holy City'. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Charleston City Market - All tours start and finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.
What's Included
  • Engage with horses up close
  • Beautiful gardens, mansions, and historic churches
  • Professional guided tour
  • 1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride
  • Insights into Charleston’s history
  • Horse photo opportunities
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the charm and historical significance of downtown Charleston as you travel underneath the shade of a horse-drawn carriage’s awning. Delve into the captivating narratives delivered by your knowledgeable guide as you journey through an era of transformation and grandeur. This tranquil 1-hour group tour, complete with narration, guides you through the enchanting lanes of downtown Charleston. You’ll pass by gorgeous gardens and parks, grand houses, time-honored churches and historic buildings, all the while absorbing stories about the influential individuals and momentous events that have shaped the story of this ‘Holy City’. Tours set out roughly every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am, and you will be allotted a specific tour commencement time during check-in.

  • Please note: Routes are chosen prior to departure on the date of travel. This is determined by a City of Charleston Tourism official and is out of the control of the local operator.
  • Please note: Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am on a first come first served basis, you will be assigned a specific departure time when you check in for your tour on the day of travel.
Location
45 Pinckney St
Pinckney Street
Directions: Please check in with an attendant at the desk inside our barn at 45 Pinckney Street. Dates: Tours depart approximately every 20 to 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 5pm during daylight savings (the last carriage will depart at 4pm during non-daylight savings time)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(358 Ratings)
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Deborah_s
Apr 7, 2024
Pleasant - Guide was really informative! Rest of staff were really nice. Wonderful day. A lot of construction in Charleston at this time which took away from tour
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Lenn_m
Apr 7, 2024
Enjoyable - Wonderful driver and a beautiful day in Charleston! Beautiful lesson on the history of the Holy City!
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Annette_g
Apr 1, 2024
Great Experience! - We enjoyed our knowledgeable and funny tour guide and what an interesting tour full of facts about the history of Charleston, much of which we’d not been able to learn on our own ;)
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Stephanie_p
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience! - We had a great tour! The guide was very outgoing and informative. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend the company to others. Our kids were tasked with remembering two facts, but in the end, they had many more than that!
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Patricia_c
Mar 26, 2024
Charleston tour - Learned a lot about Charleston history. Saw areas that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. It was a little chilly on the tour, but that was the weather for the day.
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Patty_p
Mar 20, 2024
Our guide was amazing... - Our guide was amazing however the lady we checked in with was very nasty. She informed us that by booking on line we took $75 out of her pocket. We should look for small businesses and book thru them. We found you on line the day before as we were new in town. She was very condescending especially when we looked to use the restroom facilities
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Sue_t
Mar 5, 2024
Great ride! Highly recommended! - Had a great ride. Our guide was Caroline and she was wonderful! She was very informative and has such a great personality. Highly recommend!
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Debi_b
Mar 4, 2024
Small group, easier for drag horse to pull - This is a smaller group, less pull on the drag horses. The guide was very knowledgeable in civil war history. Really liked they take care of thwir horses, take there temp and make sure the horse is safe. This is the only one I would recommend. Thank you
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Valerie_m
Mar 2, 2024
Great intro to the city - We had a terrific host. Our horse was fabulous and the tour was so informative. Loved the recommendation for Old Fashions at Henry’s. We went there and he was right.
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Christine
Apr 3, 2024
Must do! - A must do! Great way to get oriented with the city and see the sights! Incredibly informative and entertaining. Our driver, Lindsey, was super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and funny. The history is just incredible! Highly recommend!
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