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Charleston Carriage Tour: Historic City Ride
4.7
175 Ratings
Charleston
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
- Charleston City Market - Stroll through the Charleston City Market during your Private Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
- Palmetto Carriage Works - Enjoy carriage tours provided by Palmetto Carriage Works.
- St. Philip’s Church - Your carriage ride will pass by the renowned St. Philip’s Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia. Located just off the Market on Church Street, this stunning landmark is a must-see.
- U.S. Custom House - Pass by the iconic U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction of this historic building began in 1852 but was paused before completion due to the potential secession of South Carolina from the Union. The building was finally completed in 1879.
What's Included
- Explore 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown
- Gain insights into the city’s buildings, history, architecture, and local flora
- Pricing is per group for 1-4 passengers, select quantity ‘1’ at checkout
- Visit top sights like Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market
- Enjoy an intimate, Small-Group experience (1-4 people)
- Be guided by a professional driver/guide
- Experience a Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the quaint charm of Charleston on this Exclusive Intimate Group Narrated 60-minute Horse & Carriage trip. Traverse the historical avenues of the ancient walled town and immerse yourself in the exclusivity of the vis-a-vis carriage as you meander past remarkable and scenically appealing residences, gardens, estates, churches, and parks. Listen to captivating tales of Charleston as you journey past prime landmarks like City Market or Rainbow Row, and gain insight about structures, history, architectural design, foliage, and the inhabitants that constitute the “Holy City.’
Ensure to choose (1) during checkout for group pricing per carriage. Each carriage has a capacity of 1-4 individuals per group.
- Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing. Can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
- A maximum of 4 people per group
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
4.7
(175 Ratings)
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R9139wfwillk
Sep 28, 2024
Perfect 10! - Our guide was funny and knowledgable! This is a must do to start your fun in Charleston! Perfect 10! We were comfortable and cared for. We took in so many historic sights and gained insight on so many things we would have never thought to ask. So much history and beauty. I highly recommend this experience.
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Cruiser814524
Sep 28, 2024
Great, relaxing tour of historic Charleston - Great tour. We did the private option with 4 people. Mike was friendly and provided good color on Charleston history. Highly recommended.
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Chammill2023
Sep 27, 2024
Fantastic way to get a historic tour of Charleston. - The carriage was very comfortable and our guide Mike was very knowledgeable. The tour was brought us to beautiful historic homes and landmarks at very pleasant pace.
Our horse Harmony was pretty, clean and well cared for.
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Christineve2734dd
Sep 25, 2024
A Must Do Again Experience! - We were so very impressed with the attentive care of the horses, the organized way the tours were conducted, cleanliness of the barn and our ever so knowledgeable guide/driver Jesse. We saw so many beautiful and historic homes and buildings and heard so many stories of how the city was built and managed to retain its' charm. Our tour was truly memorable. This was our first visit to Charleston and we know that it won't be our last
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Michelehf4108hd
Sep 24, 2024
Perfect day in Charleston - We had a lovely tour today with Bob and Holtz from Palmetto Carriage Works. Bob was very knowledgable about the history, architecture and food scene in Charleston. This was so much more than a tourist activity. The tour had real substance. We enjoyed it so much, we’ll be back for more. Hoping to enjoy all of the routes available.
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Sabrina
Sep 22, 2024
Perfect afternoon ride - Great tour! We got lucky and got to see a section of Charleston we hadn’t made it to yet! Our guide Mike (which we had the last time we were!) was great! It’s so relaxing and the carriages were updated too and it was a very nice ride!
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W2926gxcrystalm
Sep 21, 2024
A Must Do! - Best thing we did while in Charleston! Great guide and fantastic horse. We had an amazing trip around downtown learning the history of the city. First ride of the morning made for a perfect trip.
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Jennifercj2221da
Sep 18, 2024
Great tour of the city - We decided to take this tour on our first day. I it was amazing. We loved our guide Sarah and horse GG! Would recommend to others to get a feeling for the city and learn more about the history.
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Damian
Sep 18, 2024
Charleston Horse Carriage Tour - Mike and Gary ( horse) were Amazing!!! My wife and I really enjoyed the tour!! Mike was a wealth of information. There was not a question unanswered!! Gary was accommodating with a smooth ride!! We highly recommend Palmetto Carriage for tours of Historic Charleston.
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Therese
Sep 8, 2024
Charleston private horse carriage tour - The reservation staff was very helpful. Jason, our driver, was a personable and knowledgeable guide. Our tour of historical Charleston neighborhoods was leisurely and very enjoyable.
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