Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage: Historic Downtown Tour
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2,097 Ratings
Charleston
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Charleston City Market - Our Barn is located just off of the Charleston City Market. You will meet your certified tour guide here and then you will depart on your hour long horse or mule drawn carriage tour. The carriage will go through the City gate at the market where the tour guide is assigned a tour route. You will see about 30 blocks of the historic district which will include beautiful architecture, churches, buildings, gardens and more. The tour returns to the Big Red Barn.
- Palmetto Carriage Works - This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.
- Joe Riley Waterfront Park - Bright green public space overlooking the Charleston coast.
- Battery & White Point Gardens - Public Garden and outdoor space located in the Battery
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, and recognized today as South Carolina’s most historic building.
- Rainbow Row - The longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States.
What's Included
- Explore 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown area
- Gain knowledge about the area’s buildings, history, architecture, and flora
- Discover the personalities behind the ‘Holy City’
- View a variety of homes, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks
- Tour with a professional guide
- Enjoy a 1-hour horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Charleston
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a scenic 1-hour journey through 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown area on a Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour. Discover houses, gardens, expansive mansions, churches and parks, and gain knowledge about the architecture, history, flora and the people who live in the ‘Holy City.’
As the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston, Palmetto Carriage Works provides the best carriage experience in town! Their tours are a captivating blend of information, wit, humor and history that are vibrant and ever-evolving; a perfect melding of 19th-century transportation in a 21st-century urban setting.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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(2097 Ratings)
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Debbie_b
Apr 21, 2024
Love the residential... - Love the residential areas! Would have gladly paid more for a 1 1/2 hour tour. Our horse was “Ronald” and that means our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. We could tell he loved his topic of Historical Charleston.
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Climber47020190742
Apr 20, 2024
Perfect Ride with Sam! - Sam was amazing!!! She was so knowledgeable and did it in a way that was easy to listen to! And entertaining! Learned so much while being able to chill and enjoy the ride with my 84 yo mom and sister. It was perfect!
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June_m
Apr 20, 2024
Jim and O'Malley - Loved learning about Charlestown history. I have previously taken a carriage tour. Everyone has a different story to tell.
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Jillaugust
Apr 19, 2024
Family carriage ride - Guide was excellent. Being there with my parents and husband and having the experience together, was very special
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Eckenberger
Apr 18, 2024
Fun afternoon excursion - Our tour guide was great, very informative. Nice historical background. The carriages were comfortable. Overall a very nice afternoon excursion.
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Carol_c
Apr 16, 2024
Charleston did not disappoint! - Our guide, David, was informative and very personable. We enjoyed the relaxing tour of your beautiful city.
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Lori_k
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent Company - Second time to use this company to take a carriage tour. Guides are so well versed on the history of the area - houses, buildings, people. Very professional and we always enjoy the trip.
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835deidrer
Apr 13, 2024
Enjoyable and educational! - We had a wonderful Friday afternoon carriage ride through the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the pace and conversation interesting! Highly recommend!
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Mary_s
Apr 13, 2024
Would do it again, hoping for a different tour route! - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Our horse was amazing and had a great personality 😊
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Karlin_b
Apr 15, 2024
Nice trip - Good history. Guide very knowledgeable. Just wasn't a lot to see where we went. Apparently you have a lottery to see which route we would take.
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