Explore Charleston the old fashioned way. This one hour tour begins and ends in the heart of Downtown Charleston and allows guests to experience 30 blocks of Charleston's history. From the classic Charleston Single style homes to the meticulously maintained gardens and piazzas, guests will undoubtedly feel immersed in the Lowcountry lifestyle. At the end of the tour, guests are invited to visit the Big Red Barn with one of our talented barn staff members. Meet the animals and learn about the high quality care provided to them on a day to day basis! Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston and has developed the greatest carriage experience in the city! A Palmetto Carriage tour offers a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history and is exciting and ever-changing; a seamless fusion of 19th-century conveyance in a 21st-century city.

Choose from two to seven attractions and activities
Pass is valid for 60 days from first use
Fully mobile pass for convenience
Includes Go City app with attraction information, itinerary planner and map

What To Expect

Palmetto Carriage Works

This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charleston City Market

Our Barn is located just off of the Charleston City Market. You will meet your certified tour guide here and then you will depart on your hour-long horse or mule-drawn carriage tour. The carriage will go through the City gate at the market where the tour guide is assigned a tour route. You will see about 30 blocks of the historic district which will include beautiful architecture, churches, buildings, gardens and more. The tour returns to the Big Red Barn.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Include

1-hour Horse Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora, and the people that make up the “Holy City”
Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
Professional Guide
See a mixture of houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks
Special includes a personal tour of the Big Red Barn! Meet the animals and barn staff!

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Gratuities