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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956adamh
Jul 5, 2025
The best way to see old Charleston - We had an amazing private tour with Palmetto Carriage Works on the Fourth of July! Our tour guide Kevin gave us a very entertaining and educational ride through some of the beautiful streets of Charleston, encompassing mansions, churches, prisons, orphanages, and even an important brothel. Our 19 year old horse Buddy may be closer to retirement than the beginning of his career, but he was a true pro on the streets, and a beautiful boy. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Charleston, and plan on doing it again in the future!
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Milestedder
Jun 29, 2025
Great Tour of Charleston with Mike - We had a great tour with Mike and his horse “Harmony”. So much fun and knowledgeable too. Highly recommend, ask for Mike!
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Debbielx2005fy
Jun 27, 2025
A lovely ride around Charleston - Perfect morning with Palmetto Carriage Works. Our day started with a tour around historic Charleston in a horse drawn carriage. Our tour guide was Fox who did an incredible job telling us the history of Charleston. He was very knowledgeable and being a horse lover myself I could sense his deep love of horses. I would definitely do this tour again and I will ask for Fox.
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H1966sastephenm
Jun 27, 2025
Worth the price - My wife and I have been on carriage tours, in multiple cities; and while all (most) were worth the price, this tour was excellent. Sam (and Deuce) was our guide, and was most knowledgeable and eager to answer any and all questions. It’s very easy to tell Sam loves what she does. Save the money and take the tour. It is worth the space, the privacy and the special attention.
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P1805enhannahp
Jun 27, 2025
Beautiful ride full of stories and history… - We had a private tour with Sam and Bosch and they did a fantastic job! Sam was very knowledgeable about the area and she and Bosch took great care of us. Would do again!
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295katiew
Jun 26, 2025
David, Yogi, and BooBoo were great. - David, Yogi, and BooBoo were incredible hosts. Dave was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable about everything. This is my third time with Palmetto and each time is better than the next. Thanks for the great tours!
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Discover07675883544
Jun 21, 2025
Private tour of Charleston - We took a private tour of Charleston with Sydney. She was the best!! She made our experience so much better with her knowledge of all things Charleston and her personality was infectious. The tour was super informative and catered to what we wanted. We can’t say enough good things about Sydney our fellow Tennessean. If given the chance ask for her and you won’t be disappointed ♥️
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Drummergirl65
Jun 21, 2025
Sam and Squirts - Sam and Squirts was fabulous. Loved every minute of it. Very knowledgeable I would definitely recommend them both! Great tour of the city.
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W6482yubryanp
Jun 21, 2025
Sam & Squirt are #1 - Sam and Squirt were amazing sam was full of local information and local folk lore. We get safe and we'll taken care of the entire time. We loved the excursions
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Randykr10
Jun 21, 2025
Informative Tour - Sam and Squirt were a joy. Sam is very knowledgeable and obviously enjoys talking about Squirt and Charleston. Our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the hour together.
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From $325 (Per Vehicle)
up to 1 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).