Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston
Description
Embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, this personalized experience invites you to explore the city’s rich history and stunning architecture at a leisurely pace. As you settle into the cozy carriage, your certified guide will share captivating stories about Charleston’s storied past, from its colonial beginnings to its vibrant present. This Charleston horse and carriage tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself into Charleston’s vibrant culture. Begin your private tour of Charleston at the Big Red Barn, just one block off of Market Street in the heart of downtown. Our private horse and carriage tour is the ideal way to create lasting memories in this historic city. The tour concludes back at Palmetto Carriage Works' Big Red Barn. Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing per carriage. Each carriage can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
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Carriage tours offered through Palmetto Carriage Works
Pass through the Charleston City Market during your Private Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
Your carriage ride will take you past the famed St. Philips Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia. Just off of the Market on Church Street, this beautiful landmark is one not to miss.
Pass by the famed U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction began on this iconic building in 1852 but was halted before completion due to the possibility of South Carolina succeeding from the Union. The building was finally finished in 1879.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing. Can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
- A maximum of 4 people per group
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(366)
Our guide, Sydney was perfect. She was super friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed ever minute of our tour. The ladies in the office where amazing as well. Highly recommend! Wonderful experience.
On behalf of Sydney and the rest of our team, thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to welcome you back to our Big Red Barn sometime soon!
David, our driver, was excellent. He was friendly, and knew the city inside and out. The only downside was the ping pong ball lottery that decides what part of the city you will get to tour. We didn’t draw the area we would’ve chosen to tour if it was our choice. All tours must stop for their lottery draw so it is not in the driver’s power to choose where to go. Excellent value for the cost. Staff at the facility were all friendly and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Christopher. We appreciate your understanding about Charleston’s lottery system, and we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed having David as your tour guide. It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
We had a great time in Charleston on the private horse- drawn carriage ride. Mike Newton was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide and Harmony the horse was beautiful. Highly recommend.
Thank you for recommending us so highly, Michelle. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private carriage tour with Newton and Harmony. We hope to welcome you back to our Big Red Barn sometime soon!
We had such a wonderful time on this tour while visiting Charleston. Our guide, Evan and the horse Buster made the trip unforgettable. Evan knows a lot about the city and made learning about the local history a lot of fun! We will definitely be back another time.
We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time on tour with Evan and Buster! It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Newton was an awesome guide. The whole experience was fantastic.
Thank you for writing such a lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience on your private carriage tour with Newton. Thanks for riding with us!
Loved Newton and Troyer. Really learned the history of charleston. Very comfortable carrage.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private carriage tour with Newton and Troyer. It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Mike gave us a great and informative tour that included Rainbow Row. Our carriage was pulled by Troyer, at a nice steady pace. We gladly recommend Palmetto Carriage Works
Thank you for recommending us so highly! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your private carriage tour with Mike and Troyer. We hope to welcome you back to our Big Red Barn sometime soon!
Troy was an amazing guide!! It was a wonderful and easy going one hour tour
Thanks for the fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed having Troy as your tour guide. Thanks for joining us on tour!
Our driver Newton and wonderful horse Squirt were so wonderful and very informational! We were blessed to get all the history and day to day scoop on American history 1700-1900! It was so much better as a couple then as a group! Do try it you will love the 1 hour tour
Thank you for joining us for a Private Carriage Tour of Charleston! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed have Newton as your tour guide and Squirt as your carriage horse. It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Newton gave us a 9am tour with Harmony on Sat., June 20th. He was very kind and personable. In addition he was a great guide for a morning tour! He was knowledgable about the city and gave us background on the company as well. Highly recommend a wagonette tour with Newton and Harmony!
Thanks for recommending us so highly! It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
