When you visit Charleston, SC, you should plan ahead to see the sights in style on a carriage tour. We’ve done the research for you, and have identified the highest rated Charleston, South Carolina Carriage Tours that delight Lowcountry visitors!
For ease of comparison, we’ve focused on daytime, 1-hour tours through the city. All of these tours have similar list prices (between $45 and $50 per adult).
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Top Rated on Google (4.9/5.0 stars) – Palmetto Carriage Works – Daytime Group Carriage Ride
Take this 1-hour, Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Historic Charleston from Palmetto Carriage Works.
This tour is rated 4.9/5 stars (with 15k reviews!) on Google, and 5/5 stars (with just under 2k reviews!) on Viator and Trip Advisor. It features a professional guide, and at least 25 city blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district. You will learn about the buildings, people, and history while taking in the gardens and architecture.
The public tours can accommodate up to 16 people, so there’s a chance that you will be riding with others along the way. If you want a more personalized experience, explore the private tour options.
You will start and end in the same location, explore the Charleston City Market, and the Palmetto Carriage Works barn. Sights include a trip around the Battery (a personal favorite), the colorful Georgian-style “Rainbow Row” homes, and more.
Top Rated on Viator (5/5 stars) – Old South Carriage Company
This is a comparable, 1-hour carriage tour through historic Charleston.
This tour is rated 4.8/5 stars (with 13k reviews!) on Google, and 5/5 stars (with over 6k reviews!) on Viator and Trip Advisor. It features a professional guide, and at least 30 city blocks of Charleston’s historic downtown district. The specific sites that you visit may vary from tour to tour, but rest assured, you will have a picturesque experience.
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We love Downtown Charleston, SC! It is a beautiful place that offers offers exceptional food, great waterside sightseeing, unique architecture, and an abundance of historical sites to explore. Check out more of our recommendations for visiting Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.
