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    Charleston 1-Hour Carriage Tour

    Explore Charleston history and architecture by narrated carriage

    4.7 stars• 705 reviews

    Duration

    1 hour

    Ideal For

    Up to 16 people

    Includes

    Carriage ride, narrated tour

    Highlights

    Explore Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage as your guide shares the city’s history and architecture. Travel a city-assigned route through streets lined with historic landmarks.

    • Discover gardens, parks, mansions, churches, and historic buildings
    • Learn about the people and events that shaped Charleston
    • Look for landmarks such as the Old Exchange Building and White Point Gardens
    • Follow one of four routes selected by the City of Charleston at departure
    • Finish your tour at Charleston City Market

    Important details

    • Ages 4+ only
    • Check in before your preferred departure time; you’ll be assigned to the next available carriage
    • Expect wait times to vary during peak season and on weekends

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

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    FAQs

    No. The City of Charleston assigns one of four routes at the gate before departure, using a random draw.

    Check in at the ticket office on your selected day before your preferred departure time, and you’ll be assigned to the next available carriage.

    Tours depart about every 30 minutes. Hours are 9:30am–5pm daily during daylight savings time (March–Nov) and 9:30am–4pm daily (Nov–Feb).

    Meeting details

    Ticket office at 45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401

    Experience provided by Carolina Polo and Carriage Tour Company

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    Adult

    $48.15

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $37.45

    Ages 4-11

    0

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    Review summary

    4.7
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    Charleston's carriage tour scene has some standout personalities, and this crew is clearly well-loved. Guides like Eric, Caroline, Richard, and Ricky get called out repeatedly for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about the city's history, including its more difficult chapters. The horses even get fan mail, with Picasso, Amigo, and Union Man Fireside earning their own shoutouts from happy riders. One practical note worth knowing: the city randomizes routes among carriage companies to manage downtown traffic, so you won't always know your path in advance. Several visitors actually saw this as a reason to come back and try a different route, which speaks to how much they enjoyed the experience overall. If you're looking for a relaxed but genuinely informative way to explore Charleston, this is a solid pick. The consistent praise across different guides suggests the quality isn't just about getting lucky with one great storyteller. It's baked into how these tours are run.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Caroline and Grey Man made the adventure amazing! Thank you!

    Photo of Sheila Dorsey

    Sheila Dorsey

    September 15, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Caroline and Grey Man made the adventure amazing! Thank you!

    Photo of Sheila Dorsey

    Sheila Dorsey

    September 15, 2026

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