Charleston, SC Carriage Tours

The beautiful and historic city of Charleston, SC has the laid back, old world style in the true southern tradition. One of the best ways to learn about its history and explore the neighborhoods and homes is by taking one of the many carriage tours available. Imagine sitting comfortably in a horse-drawn carriage on a sultry summer day or night. You slowly meander through the cobbled and palm studded streets with the scent of the sea and southern cooking wafting through the air. While you relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, and beauty of historic Charleston, a trained guide will tell you all about the city's eclectic history and stories. It's a unique Charleston experience.

Classic Carriage Tours, of Charleston, SC, build their own carriages. The owners are lifelong natives and take pride in their work and their company. They have a collection of antique and unusual carriages and exhibit them at their downtown forgery. Their Draft horses are Champion show horses with excellent training. Their tours are one hour long and begin daily at 9 am. They offer private tours, adult only tours, early bird discount tours, group tours, seasonal "twilight ride" tours, and are also available for weddings and other events. Night rides are by appointment only. Their standard fare is $20 for adults and $12 for children, but they do offer a discount for advance reservations. Click on the provided link for more information or call 843-853-3747.

Palmetto Carriage Tours are located in their famous "Red Barn" in the center of the Market district. They offer a special loading dock for those who cannot step up or are disabled. This is also a family owned business, and they claim to be the first carriage tour business in Charleston. Their tours last for one hour and explore 25-30 blocks of downtown Charleston. They offer a complete refund if you're not completely satisfied with your tour. They also offer carriages for weddings, limited evening tours, and customized group tours along with the daily tours. Click on the provided link for more info and to view their live tour webcam, or call 843-723-8145.

Old South Carriage Tours in Charleston, SC dedicate a lot of space on their website to explain the care and respect for their draft horses. They explain in detail how the horses work only 14 days of each month and spend their off time resting on the company's 65 acre sugar farm. They also describe the meticulous attention to detail on maintaining their carriages and the custom halters and other equipment for the draft horses. They specialize in group tours for weddings, school groups, corporate retreats and other such events. Their prices are $20 for adults and $12 for children; however they offer an online ordering discount or a special coupon on their website. For more information or to make reservations click on the provided link or call 843-723-9712.

Olde Towne Carriage Company will customize a tour for an individual or a group of up to 150. They also offer combination packages with Charleston Harbor Tours so you can view the city from the sea as well as from land. Their rates for the combination tour are quite a deal. An adult ticket is $27 and children's tickets are $14. They do offer group discounts and combination tour discounts, and children 4 and under are free with an adult ticket. If you just want the carriage tour an adult ticket is $19 and a child's is $9, with children under four free with an adult ticket. For more information click on the provided link or call 843-722-1315.

Charleston Carriage Tours is owned by Charlestonians who are native to the city since the 1600's. They offer group and corporate tours, wedding services, private tours with complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotels, and other customized tours. Their rates are similar to the others as they are all very competitive. The cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children, and discounts for booking ahead or online. For more information click on the provided link or call 843-577-6767.

Consider one of these tours whether you're visiting or living in the lovely southern town of Charleston, SC. It's a wonderfully old-fashioned way to explore the downtown and learn about the history of the city, its homes and people. See y'all downtown!

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