Charleston's Heart: Historic Horse Carriage Sightseeing
Embark on a captivating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Charleston's historic downtown district. Explore the streets of this historic city with a licensed tour guide who will gladly answer questions and offer insight into what makes Charleston so unique. Discover the city's stunning houses, lush gardens, grand mansions, charming churches, and picturesque parks while learning about its rich history, unique architecture, and vibrant flora. As the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston, Palmetto Carriage Works has crafted an exceptional experience that combines knowledge, wit, and humor. This tour offers an exciting and dynamic exploration, seamlessly blending 19th-century conveyance with the charm of a 21st-century city. Don’t miss your chance to explore the “Holy City” in this unforgettable way!
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Marie530b, 10/20/2025 12:05:54 AM
Great experience only way to see Charleston we enjoyed this tour by horse & carriage & guide was entertaining recommend 😀
P4003UTelizabetha, 10/19/2025 9:08:16 PM
Our guide was great, very informative but the “zone” we were assigned was not that interesting and we were disappointed that we did not get to see rainbow row or the waterfront on the battery.
Jeanne_T, 10/19/2025 3:12:58 PM
Knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Delightful tour with excellent detailed historical information delivered with humor.
Adrea_L, 10/19/2025 11:20:22 AM
Nice overview of Charleston proper. More depth would be better, maybe more than an hour tour. More history of the city, less information about how horses are treated. Branson was fine
Donald_K, 10/19/2025 10:04:54 AM
Lovely way to casually see parts of Charleston. Guide is extremely informed with great historical facts about the town. Josh was fantastic and so was Buster (horse!) !!!!
Jennifer_W, 10/19/2025 9:12:55 AM
Our horse drawn carriage tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and very funny. He showed us as much as he could within the hour time frame that we were on the tour.
M8107TPdouglasd, 10/18/2025 12:43:03 PM
Had a wonderful tour with Jason Looney. He was the best. Could not have been better. Would definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
M8107TPdouglasd, 10/18/2025 12:42:59 PM
Had a wonderful tour with Jason Looney. He was by far the best tour guide we have ever had and will recommend to all our friends and family. An all around enjoyable experience.
Sightseer29627762481, 10/18/2025 12:35:45 PM
We had Jason as our tour guide and he was excellent. His stories were funny and educational. Really enjoyed the route that he took us on through Charleston.
L3564WCtimh, 10/18/2025 11:47:43 AM
The tour was great! Loved the experience. Our tour guide Mr. Looney was great. Loved to hear how the horses are loved. I will do this again.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Departure point
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!Return details
Embark on a captivating 1-Hour Daytime Palmetto Carriage Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour through Charleston's historic downtown district. Explore the streets of this historic city with a licensed tour guide who will gladly answer questions and offer insight into what makes Charleston so unique. Discover the city's stunning houses, lush gardens, grand mansions, charming churches, and picturesque parks while learning about its rich history, unique architecture, and vibrant flora. As the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston, Palmetto Carriage Works has crafted an exceptional experience that combines knowledge, wit, and humor. This tour offers an exciting and dynamic exploration, seamlessly blending 19th-century conveyance with the charm of a 21st-century city. Don’t miss your chance to explore the “Holy City” in this unforgettable way!Redemption
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour to check in.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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