Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Experience the beauty and history of downtown Charleston from underneath the awning of a horse drawn carriage. Listen to the rich stories told by your engaging guide as you are lead through a time of revolution and splendor. This relaxing 1-hour, fully narrated group tour leads you through the quaint and charming streets of downtown Charleston. You will see beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, historic churches and buildings all the while learning about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City". Tours depart approximately every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30am and your specific start time will be assigned to you upon check-in.
What's Included
- Opportunity to engage with the horses up close ahead of or after tour
- See beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, and historic churches
- 1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride of Charleston
- Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City"
- Photo opportunities with the horses
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
45 Pinckney 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
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Battery & White Point Gardens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rainbow Row
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathaniel Russell House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Philip's Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note: The last tour will depart at 4pm during non-daylight savings time (Nov through March) and 5pm during daylight savings time (March through Nov).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-7331P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations 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 (EDT).
- Opportunity to engage with the horses up close ahead of or after tour.
- See beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, and historic churches.
- 1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride of Charleston.
- Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City".
- Photo opportunities with the horses.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- Opportunity to engage with the horses up close ahead of or after tour
- See beautiful gardens and parks, stately mansions, and historic churches
- 1-Hour Historic Horse & Carriage Ride of Charleston
- Learn about the people and events that shaped the history of this "Holy City"
- Photo opportunities with the horses
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note: The last tour will depart at 4pm during non-daylight savings time (Nov through March) and 5pm during daylight savings time (March through Nov).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Operated by a business
