Charleston Historic Horse and Carriage Tour

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 Point

45 Pinckney St

45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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)

What's included:

• 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

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Charleston City Market

188 Meeting St, Charleston, 29401-3155, South Carolina

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

2 Murray Blvd., , Charleston, 29401, South Carolina

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

83-107 E Bay St # 107, , Charleston, 29401-2544, South Carolina

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

51 Meeting St, , Charleston, 29401-2536, South Carolina

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

142 Church St, , Charleston, 29401-2898, South Carolina

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