Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

4.8 (377 reviews) Charleston, USA
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, this personalized experience invites you to explore the city’s rich history and stunning architecture at a leisurely pace. As you settle into the cozy carriage, your certified guide will share captivating stories about Charleston’s storied past, from its colonial beginnings to its vibrant present. This Charleston horse and carriage tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself into Charleston’s vibrant culture.

Begin your private tour of Charleston at the Big Red Barn, just one block off of Market Street in the heart of downtown. Our private horse and carriage tour is the ideal way to create lasting memories in this historic city.

The tour concludes back at Palmetto Carriage Works' Big Red Barn.

Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing per carriage. Each carriage can accommodate 1-4 people per group.

Options

Private Carriage (Seats 1-4)

Private Carriage Tour: Please select (1) during checkout to reserve 1 carriage for your group. Each carriage can accommodate 1-4 people.

Private Carriage (Seats 5-8)

Wagonette

What's included

  • Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
  • Pricing at checkout is Per Group (1-4 passengers per group), please select quantity "1" at checkout
  • Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people that make up the “Holy City”
  • See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market.
  • Small-Group for a more personalized experience (1-4 People)
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
  • Gratuities
  • The City's mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.

What to expect

  1. Palmetto Carriage Works
    Pass by
    Carriage tours offered through Palmetto Carriage Works
  2. Charleston City Market
    10m
    Pass through the Charleston City Market during your Private Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
  3. St. Philip's Anglican Church
    Pass by
    Your carriage ride will take you past the famed St. Philips Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia. Just off of the Market on Church Street, this beautiful landmark is one not to miss.
  4. U.S. Custom House
    Pass by
    Pass by the famed U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction began on this iconic building in 1852 but was halted before completion due to the possibility of South Carolina succeeding from the Union. The building was finally finished in 1879.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Big Red Barn
8 Guignard Street
Charleston, SC 29401

End point

The Big Red Barn
8 Guignard Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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