Charleston Carriage Tour: Historic City Ride

Experience the charm of Charleston on a private horse-drawn carriage tour. Explore historic streets, admire notable houses and gardens, and learn fascinating stories of the city’s past.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palmetto Carriage Works - Experience carriage tours with Palmetto Carriage Works.
  • Charleston City Market - Visit the Charleston City Market during a Private Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.
  • St. Philip’s Church - The carriage ride includes a view of the renowned St. Philip’s Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of…
What's Included
  • Explore 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown
  • Gain insights into the city’s buildings, history, architecture, and local flora
  • Pricing is per group for 1-4 passengers, select quantity ‘1’ at checkout
  • Visit top sights like Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market
  • Enjoy an intimate, Small-Group experience (1-4 people)
  • Be guided by a…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The City’s mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
Additional Information

Embark on a charming journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups, this tailored experience allows you to explore the city’s rich history and beautiful architecture at a relaxed pace. As you settle into the comfortable carriage, your certified guide will share…

Location
8 Guignard St
Guignard Street
The Big Red Barn 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Curious55734542929
Sep 27, 2025
Great tour - We were so fortunate to have Sydney as our guide. She was so entertaining and full of information. It was a wonderful hour.
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Mobile29614346702
Sep 27, 2025
A carriage ride with Sam is a must do! - We had such a terrific experience with our guide Sam! She was so knowledgeable and informative. She was a great mix of fact and lore with some humor thrown in for good measure. She really knew her stuff. We would recommend this tour highly. Ask for Sam!!!
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Christian_h
Sep 18, 2025
Harmony was great. - Our horse, Harmony, and our guide Kevin were both spectacular. Unfortunately we drew what is known as the Green route. And we really didn't get to see all that much. It's a lottery through some sort of city agency which route you get when you go on your tour. I would love to do it again and have a different route. The carriage was comfortable, Kevin was entertaining and informational. Harmony was just gorgeous and gave us a smooth ride. We were so glad that we upgraded to the private tour.
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Stay67941072443
Sep 17, 2025
Awesome! - We had Bob as our guide, and Buddy our horse (who deserves an apple), and had an awesome experience. Bob’s knowledge was amazing as he pointed out almost every building and knew original dates, renovations, popular places to eat, landscaping, and so much more. This is a definite treat to experience.
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Dino
Sep 14, 2025
Awesome Experience - This was our very first time in Charleston, and we couldn’t have asked for a better introduction than the private tour with Michael at Palmetto Carriage Works! He was fun, witty, and incredibly informative, bringing the city’s rich history to life with humor and great storytelling. Michael made the entire experience engaging from start to finish — I learned so much while laughing and enjoying every moment. For anyone visiting Charleston, especially first-timers like me, a private tour with Michael is truly the best way to experience the charm, beauty, and history of this amazing city
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Rivers_b
Sep 10, 2025
Private carriage ride in Charleston - My wife and I absolutely loved this. It gave us an up close and personal look at some of the most iconic sites in historic Charleston. Our tour guide, Bronson, was knowledgeable and engaging and did an amazing job.
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Sfcotarelo
Sep 8, 2025
Exceptional Carriage Tour - We were lucky to have been assigned David and his horse Donald for our tour and it was a wonderful experience. David was very informative and pleasant and made it a point to make sure we enjoyed our trip.
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Jlstac
Sep 6, 2025
Excellent, would go again. - We had an amazing private ride, with Sims and our horse Squirt. Very informative, saw and learned about the unique history of Charleston in general and of so many buildings and churches. Would recommend this company. Not cheesy or gimmicky, just facts. Enjoyed learning about their horses and seeing them in the stable. Complimentary beverage was nice. Absolutely recommend this company for these carriage rides.
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Jacquelineri5520yu
Aug 30, 2025
Great time! - Truly enjoyed our carriage ride tour with Sam and Harmony! Sam was very informative and Harmony was very entertaining!
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John
Aug 28, 2025
Great experience! - Our guide Sam was awesome! She had so much knowledge of the city, homes and history! We had a blast with her and Teddy! I highly recommend this tour
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From $325 (Per Vehicle)
up to 1 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).