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Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston

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iconOffered in: English
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview

Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the heart of historic Charleston on a guided tour through the heart of the city. Soak up the old fashioned charm of cobblestone streets lined with antebellum houses, lush gardens, and landmark churches as you listen to stories about Charleston history, architecture, and culture.
  • Carriage tour of Charleston
  • Several departures throughout the day
  • Learn about local history
  • Ideal choice for families
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1-hour Horse Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
Professional Guide
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
Gratuities

Departure Point

8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
This tour begins in downtown Charleston, where you meet a knowledgeable driver-guide and settle into a carriage drawn by a pair of horses. Follow a route that takes in some of the historic downtown district’s most elegant mansions and gardens, learning about the architecture of each place as you drive along. Catch the scent of jasmine flowers from deep, shady porches, and pass by rows of bristling palmetto trees.

Get an overview of Charleston’s dramatic history, from long-ago pirate raids to plantations, Revolutionary battles, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The city was founded in 1670, and Charleston's historic buildings have been meticulously preserved and restored. Guides combine humor with history for a lighthearted experience of Charleston’s atmospheric center.

This tour concludes at the original departure point.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Palmetto Carriage Works
This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Bright green public space overlooking the Charleston coast.
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Pass By:  
Battery & White Point Gardens
Public Garden and outdoor space located in the Battery
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Pass By:  
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Completed in 1771 as the New Exchange and Customs House, and recognized today as South Carolina's most historic building.
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Pass By:  
Rainbow Row
The longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States.
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Palmetto Carriage Works

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

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.

Traveler Tips

  • "I loved the horses and the information we got along the way, so I'm going to recommend it!" See review

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Cate_G
, Jan 2021
We really enjoyed the tour.. The guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. We were late and they waited for us.
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Great Time!!
Lester_P
, Jan 2021
Very Enjoyable and Josh was very knowledgeable. We would recommend to anyone visiting. The history of the city was well told.
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Good ride and Tour no social distancing
Benjamin_T
, Jan 2021
Great tour! Great Guide! But no social distancing at all this was totally inappropriate for current circumstances
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2021
Hi Benjamin, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and guide! If you come back, we offer plexiglass by request and options for private rows and private carriages. Distancing isn't always an option in this kind of activity, but we also require masks, clean the carriages in between tours, and have added extra waiting areas. Thanks, Marina
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Would Recommend!
Sarah_L
, Dec 2020
Beautiful tour! It was a very nice way to see the city. We loved our tour guide. An hour was the perfect amount of time.
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Thank you for the lovely review! We appreciate you!
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Fun and educational
Jodie_K
, Dec 2020
The ride was great. The weather was great. The houses are gorgeous. Our guide was so so knowledgeable
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Thanks so much for coming and for the 5/5, Jodie!
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Great day in Charleston!
JoyPanko
, Dec 2020
Van was awesome and so knowledgeable! Fun time with family visiting, and we learned a lot about the history of Charleston. Highly recommend!
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Excellent! Thanks for coming, I'm glad you enjoyed your time with Van!
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Best Time, Even in Pouring Rain
SDavis
, Dec 2020
Our guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable, was VERY personable. Simply made it the best time
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it despite the weather!
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Lovely tour!
Margaret_D
, Dec 2020
From purchasing the tickets to parking all the way to the end of the tour it was a great experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made it a fun experience. Definitely worth the money!
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Oh thank you! That is great to hear. Hope to see you again!
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I would recommend this tour.
Chris_B
, Dec 2020
The guide was great and the time of about an hour was perfect. After the tour, we walked back to some of the places that really interested us for closer looks. The only negative was that we walked by about ten georgous horses out on the street hooked and ready to go. Our carriage was pulled by two donkeys, which was okay, but it was like walking by Porsches and then driving away in a Pinto. They were kind of funny though, nipping at each other everytime we stopped. :-)
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2021
Hi Chris! Thanks for coming and I'm glad you enjoyed it! We've always been partial to mules because they are smart, strong, sure-footed, and do well in hot weather. But we have horses too so if you'd like a horse next time you can certainly request one! Hope to see you again!
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Great tour guide
Andrew_P
, Dec 2020
I really enjoyed how our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the city, he made sure to fill up the whole experience, and make the entire ride was enjoyable.
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Thank you, Andrew! So glad you enjoyed it.
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