Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston
Overview
Embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Charleston with our exclusive private horse and carriage tour. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, this personalized experience invites you to explore the city’s rich history and stunning architecture at a leisurely pace. As you settle into the cozy carriage, your certified guide will share captivating stories about Charleston’s storied past, from its colonial beginnings to its vibrant present. This Charleston horse and carriage tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself into Charleston’s vibrant culture.
Begin your private tour of Charleston at the Big Red Barn, just one block off of Market Street in the heart of downtown. Our private horse and carriage tour is the ideal way to create lasting memories in this historic city.
The tour concludes back at Palmetto Carriage Works' Big Red Barn.
Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing per carriage. Each carriage can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
What's Included
- Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
- Pricing at checkout is Per Group (1-4 passengers per group), please select quantity "1" at checkout
- Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people that make up the “Holy City”
- See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market.
- Small-Group for a more personalized experience (1-4 People)
- Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
- The City's mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
Meeting Location
8 Guignard Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Charleston City Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Philip's Church (pass by)
U.S. Custom House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing. Can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
- A maximum of 4 people per group
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston?
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Activity code: C-40128P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district.
- Pricing at checkout is Per Group (1-4 passengers per group), please select quantity "1" at checkout.
- Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people that make up the “Holy City”.
- See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market.
- Small-Group for a more personalized experience (1-4 People).
- Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities.
- The City's mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Experience 25-30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district
- Pricing at checkout is Per Group (1-4 passengers per group), please select quantity "1" at checkout
- Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people that make up the “Holy City”
- See top Charleston sites such as Rainbow Row and Charleston City Market.
- Small-Group for a more personalized experience (1-4 People)
- Private Narrated Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride of Historic Charleston
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
- The City's mandated lottery system determines the tour routes. Landmarks are not guaranteed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please select (1) during checkout for the group pricing. Can accommodate 1-4 people per group.
- A maximum of 4 people per group
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
