Charleston Historic Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

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.

Meeting Point

8 Guignard St

8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!

What's included:

• Multiple departures available throughout the day
• Charleston’s most highly-rated carriage tour
• Learn about Charleston’s rich history and iconic landmarks with expert guides
• Horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Charleston
• Perfect family-friendly experience

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Palmetto Carriage Works

8 Guignard St, The Big Red Barn, Charleston, 29401-2013, South Carolina

This is where you will meet your tour guide and your horse or mule drawn carriage.

15 minutes

Charleston City Market

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

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.

Pass by without stopping

St. Philip's Church

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

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 without stopping

U.S. Custom House

200 E Bay St, Charleston, 29401-2611, South Carolina

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.

Pass by without stopping