Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour | 1 hour

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Historic Carriage Tour
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00
Tours depart every 30-Minutes starting at 9:30am on a first come first served basis.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Opportunity to engage with the horses up close ahead of or after tour
  • See beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, and historic churches
  • Professional guide
  • 1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride of Charleston
  • Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City"
  • Photo opportunities with the horses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Overview

Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston from underneath the awning of a horse drawn carriage. Listen to the rich stories told by your engaging guide as you are lead through a time of revolution and splendor. This relaxing 1-hour, fully narrated group tour leads you through the quaint and charming streets of downtown Charleston. You will see beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, historic churches and buildings all the while learning about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City". Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30am and your specific start time will be assigned to you upon check-in.

Meeting points

Directions: Please check in with an attendant at the desk inside our barn at 45 Pinckney Street. Dates: Tours depart approximately every 20 to 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 5pm during daylight savings (the last carriage will depart at 4pm during non-daylight savings time)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Charleston City Market

    All tours start and finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

    5 minutes

  • Battery & White Point Gardens

    Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as historic White Point Gardens, better known as “The Battery.” These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

    10 minutes

  • Rainbow Row

    Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as Rainbow Row. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

    5 minutes

  • Nathaniel Russell House

    Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as historic Nathaniel Russell House. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

    5 minutes

  • St. Philip's Church

    Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as St Philips Church. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: Routes are chosen prior to departure on the date of travel. This is determined by a City of Charleston Tourism official and is out of the control of the local operator.
  • Please note: Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am on a first come first served basis, you will be assigned a specific departure time when you check in for your tour on the day of travel.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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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397 reviews

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  • 2 stars
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Wonderful Experience

Published on Jan, 2025

The office is on a side street downtown and is not as nice as some of the other carriage company ones but the people are! And our tour was awesome. The woman at the desk honored a coupon I found on Groupon by me just mentioning it which was lovely because I didn't have to go through the hassle of purchasing it on the site. She also recommended a nice coffee shop while we waited. Our tour guide's name I believe was Caroline and she was funny and full of interesting facts. This was my fifth carriage ride downtown - I usually bring my out of town guest on one and they always love the experience - and it was still just as interesting and great as the first time. Recommend :)

Fun times to be had

Published on Jan, 2025

Information about the history of the area. Comical notes of things that have happened on tours. Great tour!

Wonderful experience the...

Published on Dec, 2024

Wonderful experience the hotel was very nice and the breakfast was good. The front desk service was great.

informative tour

Published on Dec, 2024

tour guide very knowledegable and it was interesting to hear of the history of the beautiful homes and learning of their architecture

Great history of...

Published on Dec, 2024

Great history of architecture! Fun tour guide. Smooth embarking and debarking. Comfortable and responsive.

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