Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Historic Downtown Sightseeing
by Palmetto Carriage Works
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This one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour runs during the day through Charleston’s historic downtown district. The tour departs multiple times daily from Palmetto Carriage Works, also called the Big Red Barn, where guests spend about 15 minutes meeting their licensed guide and viewing the barn before setting off. The carriage route covers around 30 blocks, passing notable landmarks such as St. Philip's Church, the oldest congregation south of Virginia, and the U.S. Custom House, whose construction started in 1852 but finished in 1879 after delays linked to secession concerns. Along the way, the guide shares information about Charleston’s architectural styles, gardens, churches, and other historic sites. The exact route varies due to a city lottery system and is assigned at the market city gate, with the tour ending back at the Big Red Barn. This family-friendly tour offers a chance to see many parts of Charleston’s historic district from a horse-drawn carriage in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palmetto Carriage Works
Guests start at Palmetto Carriage Works, also known as the Big Red Barn, where they meet a certified guide and have a 15-minute orientation before the carriage ride begins.
15 min
Charleston City Market
Located just off the city market, the tour departs here. The guide assigns a specific route at the market’s city gate, covering about 30 blocks of the historic district, including architecture, churches, and gardens. The tour finishes back at the Big Red Barn.
St. Philip's Church
The carriage passes by St. Philip's Church on Church Street, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia, recognized for its historic significance.
U.S. Custom House
The route includes a view of the U.S. Custom House, whose construction began in 1852 but was delayed due to South Carolina’s secession issues, finally completed in 1879.
Meeting point
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!
End point
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Historic Downtown Sightseeing
by Palmetto Carriage Works
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$99.90Overview
This one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour runs during the day through Charleston’s historic downtown district. The tour departs multiple times daily from Palmetto Carriage Works, also called the Big Red Barn, where guests spend about 15 minutes meeting their licensed guide and viewing the barn before setting off. The carriage route covers around 30 blocks, passing notable landmarks such as St. Philip's Church, the oldest congregation south of Virginia, and the U.S. Custom House, whose construction started in 1852 but finished in 1879 after delays linked to secession concerns. Along the way, the guide shares information about Charleston’s architectural styles, gardens, churches, and other historic sites. The exact route varies due to a city lottery system and is assigned at the market city gate, with the tour ending back at the Big Red Barn. This family-friendly tour offers a chance to see many parts of Charleston’s historic district from a horse-drawn carriage in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palmetto Carriage Works
Guests start at Palmetto Carriage Works, also known as the Big Red Barn, where they meet a certified guide and have a 15-minute orientation before the carriage ride begins.
15 min
Charleston City Market
Located just off the city market, the tour departs here. The guide assigns a specific route at the market’s city gate, covering about 30 blocks of the historic district, including architecture, churches, and gardens. The tour finishes back at the Big Red Barn.
St. Philip's Church
The carriage passes by St. Philip's Church on Church Street, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia, recognized for its historic significance.
U.S. Custom House
The route includes a view of the U.S. Custom House, whose construction began in 1852 but was delayed due to South Carolina’s secession issues, finally completed in 1879.
Meeting point
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!
End point
Please meet us at 8 Guignard Street Charleston, SC 29401 We are the Big Red Barn!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.