Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

Charleston, US
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (399 reviews)

Highlights

  • Learning about the rich history of the city
  • Seeing beautiful gardens, parks, and historic buildings
  • Passing by notable sites like Rainbow Row and Nathaniel Russell House
  • Experiencing the beauty and splendor of St. Philip's Church

Meeting Point

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)

Meeting point

45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

End Point

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)

Meeting point

45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Charleston City Market

All tours start and finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Battery & White Point Gardens

Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as historic White Point Gardens, better known as “The Battery.” These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Rainbow Row

Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as Rainbow Row. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

Duration 5 minutes
4

Nathaniel Russell House

Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as historic Nathaniel Russell House. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

Duration 5 minutes
5

St. Philip's Church

Stops along the way vary depending on which route through the historic district we are given by the City of Charleston. There are several tour routes possible, and highlights of your tour could include notable sites such as St Philips Church. These highlights are just a fraction of all the incredible historic sights you might see on one of our tours around Charleston, depending on which route your tour takes. All tours finish in the Historic City Market where you are free to enjoy your next Charleston adventure.

Duration 5 minutes

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    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.
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    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.
Provided by Carolina Polo and Carriage Company

What our experts say

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    Visit the Charleston City Market after.
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    Try the local cuisine at Husk nearby.
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    Check out Rainbow Row for photos.
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    Explore the Battery before your tour.
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    Bring a light jacket, it can get breezy.

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