Private one-hour carriage ride through downtown Charleston
1 Hour
Up to 4 people
Private guide, Downtown sights
Ride in a private vis-à-vis carriage and explore 25–30 blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown with your own guide. See homes, gardens, churches, and parks while you learn about the city’s history, architecture, and flora.
Tour start and end times aren’t flexible due to limited private carriage availability. Tours may be delayed in extreme heat for animal safety or suspended if conditions become unsafe.
Cancel or rebook up to 24 hours before the tour begins with no penalties. Within 24 hours, no refunds for cancellations; a $25 fee may apply for rebookings.
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Start and end times aren’t flexible, and if you arrive late the tour still ends at the scheduled time.
Your carriage tour may be delayed in extremely hot temperatures to allow the animals additional rest time, or suspended if the temperature or heat index reaches an unsafe level.
Tours take place rain or shine. In the rare case the tour is canceled, you can reschedule to another time (subject to availability).
8 Guignard St, Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston's historic streets come alive on these carriage tours, and the guides consistently steal the show. Names like Josh, Michael, Evan, and Brian pop up repeatedly in glowing reviews, with guests praising their deep knowledge of local history and warm, engaging personalities. The horses are equally celebrated, well-cared-for and clearly a point of pride for the operation. One thing that stands out is how naturally guides handle the unexpected. One reviewer noted their horse America got unsettled mid-tour, and guide Josh stepped in calmly to keep everything on track without missing a beat. That kind of attentiveness speaks to how seriously the team takes both safety and the guest experience. A handful of guests mentioned they wished for slightly more detail on some of the landmarks passed, so if you're a deep history buff, consider coming with a few questions ready. That said, the overwhelming majority of visitors leave charmed and recommend the experience without hesitation, including repeat guests who keep coming back and families with young children. For a first look at Charleston or a return visit, this tour delivers a genuinely enjoyable way to see the city.
I had a lovely time this afternoon with Jason in the box seat! I’ve been involved with carriage driving for the past 15 years so I jumped at a chance to take one of the famous carriage tours while in Charleston , and it did not disappoint! The horses are in tip top condition, and a total open floor plan with videos explaining how driving works is so important for people to learn about working horses , and most notably they understand the importance of safety.This is how carriage tours everywhere should be run! Bravo to the Palmetto team!
Molly Savage
May 23, 2026
I had a lovely time this afternoon with Jason in the box seat! I’ve been involved with carriage driving for the past 15 years so I jumped at a chance to take one of the famous carriage tours while in Charleston , and it did not disappoint! The horses are in tip top condition, and a total open floor plan with videos explaining how driving works is so important for people to learn about working horses , and most notably they understand the importance of safety.This is how carriage tours everywhere should be run! Bravo to the Palmetto team!
Molly Savage
May 23, 2026