Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
Description
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.
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All tours start and finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
- Please note: The last tour will depart at 4pm during non-daylight savings time (Nov through March) and 5pm during daylight savings time (March through Nov).
Reviews(512)
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Downtown Charleston. She was very welcoming and engaging from start to finish. This is a must-travel in Charleston!
Met up & pd in 1 spot but had to walk a few blocks to meet carriage (lack of convenience) If you sit in 3rd or 4th row cannot hear your guide at all, there is no microphone or anything he’s just talking over street noise & such. Only went down streets & passed some houses… I rainbow row…barely saw a park I believe may have been the battery but no history on actual architecture or anything real. Would not recommend this tour at all…maybe a walking tour better if you want real historic sightseeing & time to take pictures in front of different areas.
Caroline did an amazing job of telling the history of the Charleston architecture. We enjoyed her humor and side stories.
High energy staff. Beautiful horses. Loved the flexibility of when to join the tour throughout the day
Wonderful experience ! Our tour guide provided a great amount of detail about the historic homes, gardens, churches, architecture, historic preservation rules & Charleston history from pre-Revolutionary war, War of 1812, Civil war, to today. All staff we encountered were helpful, friendly & seemed to love what they were doing. We passed a lot of other carriages in the historic area. All THE HORSES ! were awesome, beautiful, gentle, and performed magnificently. Linda, Raleigh, NC
Our family recently went on the most amazing horse and carriage tour of Charleston. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the city, and the pace of the tour was just perfect, allowing us to take in all the beautiful sights and historic streets. The horses themselves were well-trained, calm, and added to the overall charm of the experience. One small drawback was that the tour schedule wasn’t as precise as advertised. While the site mentioned tours left every 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 45 minutes for our departure even though we arrived early. We sat on the bench while waiting, but it was a bit frustrating to see last-minute arrivals getting first choice of seats, especially since our kids were eager to sit up front. Adjusting the boarding process could make the experience smoother for families.Despite this minor issue, the overall experience was memorable and enjoyable. The combination of historical insights, scenic streets, and the connection to Charleston through the horses made it a highlight of our trip. We would definitely recommend this tour to families and visitors looking to enjoy the city's charm in a relaxed, guided way.
Guide was horrible and wasn’t loud enough . Couldn’t hear anything he said . I have taken this tour before and it was a lot more informative. He didn’t give many facts about Charleston. I was disappointed because I wanted to share this experience with my daughter. It really ruined the rest of my day because it upset me that I spent nearly $100 for less than an hour tour. Waste of my money!
The driver gave some incorrect historical information, but he was very entertaining. The desk man, John, was very nice.
Recently my family including kids 11 and 9 years old had a carriage tour with Daniel and Chico (horse). We were met and escorted to the carriage. Overall the carriage fit about 10 people. The excursion took about 1 h 15 min. The guide was very nice, he shared a lot of interesting details we would never know if we just explored Charleston downtown by ourselves. Sunscreen is recommended even though carriages have tops - moving around by the downtown streets sometimes we were in the shade and sometimes not. They start working at 9:30, I’d recommend go early if you are planning to do that during summertime. Our tour started at 10 am, it was in the middle of June and it was very hot. Overall it was a positive experience! I definitely recommend!
Amigo was the horse, can't remember the young lady's name, but she was awesome. Great tour, she was knowledgeable of the area. The office looks shady and it's really small at 45 Pinckney Street, however, they gave a great tour. Well worth your time to invest $50 per person. Parking in the area is a nightmare, however, there is a city parking deck beside the office and around the corner from the office.
