Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

Highlights

  • Learn about the city’s 200-year history on a fully narrated tour

  • Ride past parks, historic homes, churches, and more

  • Private tour offers flexible itinerary and face-to-face seating

Summary

If you’re a big history buff or just want to make your way around Charleston’s historic district without walking miles on foot, then opt for this guided tour. Travel around in a horse-drawn carriage as your guide tells you fun facts about the city’s past.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Meet your guide in central Charleston. Once you check in, hop aboard an old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage (it’s covered overhead, so do keep in mind that the tour happens rain or shine). Ride through Charleston’s historic area, learning about the history of some of its old mansions as you ride along. Your guide points out other key places such as Charleston City Market and the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. Hear fascinating stories about the city, including pirate raids, the American Civil War, plantations, and even the Revolutionary War. Your tour ends back at the departure point.

What’s included?

  • 1-hour Horse Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston

  • Professional Guide

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

  • Guests bringing their dog will need to purchase an entire row for themselves (4 Seats)

Before you go

  • Stroller accessible

  • Infants must sit on laps

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

About operator:

Established in 1972, Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage company in historic Charleston, SC. Still family-owned and operated, the company offers guided horse and mule-drawn tours of Charleston's downtown and and residential historic district for the thousands of visitors hoping to take in the charm and history of the city in a more authentic way.

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