Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
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Discover Charleston’s rich history and charming streets from a unique perspective aboard a horse-drawn carriage. As you glide through downtown, your engaging guide will share stories about the city’s past, highlighting its revolutionary roots and elegant architecture.
This relaxing one-hour tour is fully narrated and takes you past beautiful gardens, stately mansions, historic churches, and iconic sites like The Battery and Rainbow Row. It’s a perfect way to get an overview of Charleston’s storied past while enjoying a leisurely ride.
Before or after your tour, you'll have the chance to meet the horses up close and take photos. The experience is suitable for all ages and physical fitness levels, making it a fun, family-friendly activity that brings Charleston’s history to life.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
What languages are available for the narration?
The tour is conducted in English.
What is the group size?
Groups can have up to 16 people.
Is the tour suitable for children and infants?
Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
What’s included in the tour?
You’ll enjoy a professional guide, opportunities to meet the horses, photo stops, and a 1-hour historic carriage ride through Charleston’s historic district.
Are there any exclusions or additional costs?
The tour does not include hotel pickup or gratuities.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Opportunity to meet and interact with the horses before or after the tour
- See beautiful gardens, parks, mansions, and historic churches
- Professional guide providing narration
- 1-hour historic horse & carriage ride through Charleston
- Learn about the people and events that shaped the city’s history
- Photo opportunities with the horses
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
A scenic ride through Charleston’s historic district with stops at notable sites.
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Stop 1
All tours start and end at the Historic City Market, where you can explore after your ride.
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Stop 2
Stops vary depending on the route, potentially including White Point Gardens ('The Battery') and other historic sites.
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Stop 3
Possible views of Rainbow Row, one of Charleston’s most famous colorful historic buildings.
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Stop 4
May include a visit to the Nathaniel Russell House, a historic landmark with stunning architecture.
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Stop 5
Potential stop at St. Philip’s Church, a historic Episcopal church in Charleston’s historic district.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point inside the barn at 45 Pinckney Street.
Please check in with an attendant at the desk inside our barn. Tours depart approximately every 20 to 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 5 pm during daylight savings, with the last departure at 4 pm outside daylight savings.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of departure
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $45.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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