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 - This is where guests will meet their tour guide and their horse or mule-drawn carriage.
- Charleston City Market - The Barn is conveniently located just off the Charleston City Market. Guests will meet their certified tour guide here before departing on an hour-long horse or mule-drawn carriage tour. The carriage will pass through the City gate at the market where the tour guide is assigned a route. Visitors will explore approximately 30 blocks of the historic district, featuring stunning architecture, churches, buildings, gardens, and more. The tour concludes at the Big Red Barn.
- St. Philip’s Church - The 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 beautiful landmark is a must-see.
- U.S. Custom House - The tour will also pass by the famous U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction of this iconic building began in 1852 but was paused due to the potential secession of South Carolina from the Union. The building was finally completed in 1879.
- 1-hour Horse Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
- Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
- Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora, and the people that make up the ‘Holy City’
- See a mixture of houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks
- Professional Guide
- The City of Charleston determines which tour route each carriage receives
- Gratuities
Experience up to 30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district on this 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour. See houses, gardens, mansions, churches & parks, learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora & the people that make up the “Holy City.” Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston and has developed the greatest carriage experience in the city! A Palmetto Carriage tour offers a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history and is exciting and ever-changing; a seamless fusion of 19th-century conveyance in a 21st-century city.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.