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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage: Historic Downtown Tour
4.8
2,269 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
- Palmetto Carriage Works - Travel back in time as you meet your expert tour guide and your horse or mule-drawn carriage at this historic site. Enjoy the charm of past eras while discovering the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of the area. This unique adventure offers an unforgettable look into the past—don’t miss it!
- Charleston City Market - Our Barn is conveniently located just off the Charleston City Market. Here, you will meet your certified tour guide before embarking 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 will be assigned a route. You will explore about 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 - Your carriage ride will take you past 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 - 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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and dropoff
Additional Information
Join a fascinating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through up to 30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown area. Experience the city’s beautiful homes, lush gardens, grand mansions, delightful churches, and scenic parks while uncovering its rich history, distinctive architecture, and vibrant plant life. As Charleston’s oldest carriage tour company, Palmetto Carriage Works has designed an outstanding experience that combines knowledge, wit, and humor. This tour provides an exciting and dynamic journey, effortlessly merging 19th-century transportation with the allure of a 21st-century city. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the “Holy City” in this memorable way!
- 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
4.8
(2269 Ratings)
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Donaldl907
Aug 29, 2024
Fun times in Charleston. - It was very relaxing and informative. Ean and Chester were full of interesting and funny facts. It was a beautiful day and lovely trip.
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Y503lflindac
Aug 28, 2024
I would highly recommend this tour company. - Great tour with Ashley and Mr America! She was very knowledgeable and fun and answered all our questions. A most enjoyable experience.
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Sarahhr9208ii
Aug 28, 2024
One day must do - Great overview of the Holy City if you are there for just the day . History, architecture culture and food - win win win!!!
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Rose_g
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent tour - The tour was very interesting. The tour guide was excellent. I definitely recommend it.
We went early and that was the best time
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Alicialt9589cy
Aug 26, 2024
We will be back! - We loved the horse drawn carriage tour! Our guide was wonderful! We will be back the next time we are in Charleston and hopefully tour a different area.
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Diane
Aug 25, 2024
Informed guides, not just a carriage ride - The guide really knew his history and had interesting historical, cultural and architectural facts to share. Really enjoyed it.
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Janine
Aug 25, 2024
Charleston Carriage Tour - A wonderful way to begin your stay in Charleston. We had an amazing tour guide named Jim. We learned so much on this one hour tour…. starting with how the horses are treated and cared for all the way through to a fun and informative tour of historic Charleston. The tour gave us a glimpse of parts of Charleston that we wanted to explore further. I highly recommend this carriage ride for anyone who is considering a tour.
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Mildredcanada2015
Aug 25, 2024
Yes! - I am so glad I took this wonderful tour. Alex our guide was great but more so America, our beautiful horse.
I was hesitant to take this type of tour due to concerns about animal care but I was able to witness how well cared these sweet horses are. It was my privilege to be able to support and enjoy a ride with this company.
If I come back to Charleston, I will definitely do this again.
Thank you Palmetto for all the wonderful work you do and all the love you give your horses.
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Z5046eyalexo
Aug 25, 2024
Best Carriage Ride in Charleston - The best way to see and learn about historic Charleston is on a narrated carriage ride. The tour guides are so knowledgeable and full of interesting information and fun stories about Charleston.
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Jmdfly7
Aug 23, 2024
Family trip to Charleston - We happened to arrive in Charleston and parked right next to Palmetto Carriage Company. Out of curiosity we walked in to the garage. The next thing we knew, we were riding, viewing the gorgeous architecture, and learning about the history of Charleston. My wife, our two teenage daughters, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Wear some sunscreen! I highly recommend this experience.
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