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Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston
Charleston, USA
- 35 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover downtown Charleston on a Southern-style carriage ride that passes through the Commercial District and Waterfront Park. Learn about the history, architecture, and people of this old South Carolina city throughout the tour.
- Carriage ride in downtown Charleston
- View the architecture of downtown
- Learn about the city's history from your guide
- Take a leisurely carriage ride that allows for great photo ops
What's Included
- Narrated Evening Horse & Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston
- Learn more about Charleston's Commercial District and Waterfront Park
- Evening carriage tours cover parts of the old walled city, historic churches, and public buildings
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Look for the Big Red Barn!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your own way to central Charleston to begin your tour in the early evening.
Meet your guide and the team of mules that gently pull your carriage around the heart of Charleston.
Head into downtown Charleston's Commercial District and hear the history of the buildings along the route. Pass the Old Exchange Building, once visited by George Washington, and learn about the architecture of several historic churches. Continue through Waterfront Park, which is situated on the Cooper River before returning to your starting point to end your tour.
Meet your guide and the team of mules that gently pull your carriage around the heart of Charleston.
Head into downtown Charleston's Commercial District and hear the history of the buildings along the route. Pass the Old Exchange Building, once visited by George Washington, and learn about the architecture of several historic churches. Continue through Waterfront Park, which is situated on the Cooper River before returning to your starting point to end your tour.
Joe Riley Waterfront Park (Pass By)
Charleston City Market (Pass By)
Palmetto Carriage Works (Pass By)
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Where does the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston depart from?
A:All of our tours begin and end at the Big Red Barn at 8 Guignard Street, one block from the City Market.
Apr 2021
Q:Is parking available for the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:There are multiple parking garages and lots near the City Market. You can also park at the Visitor’s Center and ride the free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) to the Market.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:Absolutely! This tour is fun for the whole family!
Apr 2021
Q:How long is the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:The carriage tour is approximately 35 minutes long.
Apr 2021
Q:Is the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston narrated?
A:Yes, we only hire guides who are members of the Palmetto Guild of Certified Tour Guides. In order to be certified, guides must pass an extensive test facilitated by the City of Charleston and attend recertification classes every three years.
Apr 2021
Q:What will I see during the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:You will learn about Charleston’s history, architecture, flora, & the people that make up the “Holy City.” Our evening Charleston carriage tours cover parts of the old walled city, historic churches, public buildings, & the Cooper River Water Front.
Apr 2021
Q:How many people does the carriage seat during the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:Our large public carriages can seat up to 16 people, not including the driver who stands at the front. You can purchase an extra seat if you are concerned about having enough space. We also have smaller carriages that seat up to four or eight people.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring snacks/drinks with me on the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:Absolutely! We sell drinks and snacks in our Barn Shop, or you can bring your own. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in accordance with the City’s “open container” law.
Apr 2021
Q:Is the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston handicap accessible?
A:Our carriages pull up to a boarding platform in the Big Red Barn which is almost level with the carriages. There is a bit of a gap to step over, but we have a ramp leading to the platform, and we can assist as needed.
Apr 2021
Q:Can I bring my service animal with me on the Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Downtown Charleston?
A:Absolutely. We can accommodate service animals with advance notice. Please specify if you would like to bring a dog in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Apr 2021
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Reviews
4.5
161 reviews
Teresa_M, Mar 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and versed in the history of the city. We extremely enjoyed the experience!!!
Julie_E, Dec 2023
Very enjoyable experience with some history and humor thrown in. Nice to see all the holiday decorations and visit with the horses beforehand. Would recommend
Heidi_P, Oct 2023
Really enjoyed the tour, our horse and the guide. We would definitely recommend going with this company!
Tangela_S, Sep 2023
fun on the carriage. tour guides were engaging and knowledgeable. learned alot about the city. horses well cared for
Steve_V, Aug 2023
What a wonderful way to tour the historic city. Driver was well informed. Weather was beautiful. Taking the evening tour paid off since was cool.
Toshya_G, Jul 2023
Our tour guide was informative and passionate about the history of Charleston. I would not recommend doing tour in summer. It was hot and uncomfortable for riders and horse. I am not much for history and was hoping to learn about what to do downtown but that may have been my misunderstanding of what the focus of the tour was.
Theresa_W, Jul 2023
I took a ride with you two years ago and this trip seemed really short! The trip was a different trip than my last trip. Our driver was very knowledgeable and personal!
Charles_M, Jul 2023
The tour was wonderful The weather was a little to hot even with the even ride. It didn’t meet my expectations as far as scenery and the time we spent on the tour was to short and too expensive. Overall it was disappointing.
Ashley_P, Jul 2023
My daughter & I enjoyed our tour guide & our sweet horse Buddy! We will definitely come back for another ride.
Gidgetti_G, May 2023
Love Chester, very spicy horse. The only downfall is it wasn’t long enough. Guide was knowledgeable and everyone was engaged.
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