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Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

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icon1 hour  (approx.)
iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times. See the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of the most historic buildings in America, and much more.
  • Experience the romance of a horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Learn about Charleston’s storied past from the tour guide
  • See one of the most historic buildings in America
  • Fun for the entire family
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1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride of Charleston
Professional guide
See beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, and historic churches
Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City"
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
45 Pinckney St , 45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
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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)

1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Monday - Sunday:09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Carolina Polo and Carriage Company
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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Historic Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston.

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The carriage was raggedy;...
KittyLewis
, May 2022
The carriage was raggedy; the tour was decent but he seemed to enjoy telling the more lurid side of history. Maybe that’s popular but I’ve been on 3 tours from other companies that were more informative.
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Energetic
Joan_H
, May 2022
Our driver was on the last tour of the Sunday.. but we were very Impressed with the same energetic stamina of any good tour. We loved our tour. It’s good to get the 1 he tour vs other company 40 minutes.
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star-5
Seeing Charleston from behind the foot steps of Ironsides!
Camilla_D
, Apr 2022
Our guide’s sense of humor and his wealth of knowledge for Charleston’s history. You can tell he enjoys what he does!
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star-5
A trip back in time.
Marie_F
, Apr 2022
David was a great tour guide and Chico the horse kept us giggling every time he stopped to eat the street plants. This is a great way to spend an hour in Charleston and see the old style homes and streets.
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Nice informative tour of beautiful Charleston
Laurie_B
, Apr 2022
Enjoyed easy, relaxing tour with historic info along beautifully lined streets of Charleston. One hour was adequate time. Rick gave an informative and lively presentation. Decent price.
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star-5
Great Carriage Ride
Jane_C
, Mar 2022
The guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. He kept his tour upbeat and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this carriage ride.
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The driver was very...
Marsha_S
, Mar 2022
The driver was very knowledgeable and fun too. Recommend these tours. Wish we could have taken more as each tour is covers different parts of the downtown area. Did these in Wilmington, NC too and they are great.
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Nice tour but not informative
Brennan_M
, Mar 2022
A nice tour around downtown Charleston but our guide barely engaged with us. Not informative enough. Very very disappointed.
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star-5
Well worth the money...
Dawn_R
, Mar 2022
Well worth the money spent. Tour guide was great and so knowledgeable. Learned so much history about Charleston.
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star-5
Excellent!! Best thing we did in Charleston
matt_v
, Mar 2022
Very knowledgeable historian. Very funny as well. We would go on it again. Well worth the money. Probably the best thing that we experienced in Charleston
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star-5
Absolute best tour
Frank_V
, Jan 2022
Our horse, Amigo, was strong. Our tour guide was amazing and gave very detailed and intersects historical information about the area. Honestly, I didn’t want the tour to end as I was enjoying it so much.
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star-5
Awesome experience
Raf_T
, Dec 2021
Great experience of Historic down town Charleston our guide was great very knowledgeable and fun . Highly recommended
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Everyone should do this when visiting Charleston
Valerie_L
, Dec 2021
The guide was very informative and we experienced the best and longest tour. He is a history teacher and he was so good at telling the stories around town.
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Our guide was very quick...
Kelly_H
, Dec 2021
Our guide was very quick witted and engaging. He gave us a lot of suggestions for other things to do and restaurants to go to.
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Raymond was a great guide...
Linda_K
, Nov 2021
Raymond was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Chico did a good job as well. Would highly recommend this tour
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55 Columbus is Quaint and Wonderful
Gail_T
, Oct 2021
We were in Charleston for a wedding at the Cedar room. We knew we would be close but it is literally across the street! Everyone was amazed by the location of our B & B. The home is beautiful and comfortable. They even had a first aid kit, which came in handy as one of us took a little spill on the streets of Charleston. The location is absolutely perfect!
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star-5
Nice Trip through Town
Jeremy_B
, Oct 2021
Was an enjoyable ride through the city. Guide was great and informative. Had a lot of little interesting tales and added humor as well. Recommended
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star-5
Best historian in Charleston!
elizabethabaray
, Oct 2021
This is the third historical carriage ride I’ve been on and by far the best! Kept the interest of five young children and the adults too. Highlight of our Charleston trip and less expensive than other carriage companies.
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Fabulous!
Candice_G
, Aug 2021
Eric was an amazing tour guide! Gibbs was our fabulous horse. We learned so much about the beautiful town of Charleston! Loved it!
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Great introduction to Charleston!!
Mark_D
, Aug 2021
We thought Eric was great!! Very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating! We also thought the horse, Yemi, was great … well-seasoned and suited for the tour!
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