Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing 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.
Options
Historic Carriage Tour
Tours depart every 30-Minutes starting at 9:30am on a first come first served basis.
What's included in Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Charleston City Market
All tours start and finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.
Battery & White Point Gardens
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.
Rainbow Row
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: Routes are chosen prior to departure on the date of travel. This is determined by a City of Charleston Tourism official and is out of the control of the local operator.
- Please note: Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am on a first come first served basis, you will be assigned a specific departure time when you check in for your tour on the day of travel.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Company: Carolina Polo and Carriage Company • Kindly note tours depart approximately every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am and are available on a first come first served basis, this voucher does not guarantee you a specific start time. Please check in at our barn at 45 Pinckney St on your selected day prior to your preferred time of departure and you will be assigned to the next available tour.
