Charleston Historic Carriage Ride

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Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the charm of historic Charleston on our horse-drawn carriage ride, navigating narrow streets
  • Marvel at the diverse 18th- and 19th-century architecture, from Antebellum homes to Greek Revival and Federal
  • Engage with our knowledgeable guides, offering captivating tales, secrets, and fun facts about this culture-rich city
  • Don't miss the perfect tour for first-time visitors, with a comprehensive overview of Charleston
Price: $79.00   Sale Price: $68.00   Save: $11.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
Restrictions Guests must be able to climb in and out of the carriage. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Charleston Historic Carriage Ride

Step back in time with an authentic ride in a horse-drawn carriage, through approximately 25-30 blocks of narrow streets in the Historic District of Charleston that were created in 1670.

Pass by Antebellum homes, mansions, churches and office buildings displaying a wide variety of 18th and 19th century architecture, including examples from the Greek Revival and Federal periods.

You will also have the opportunity to see numerous single houses dotting the area; these houses have a width the size of a single room, with a long side entrance and double piazzas, or porches.

Along the way your guide will share many fascinating stories, secrets and fun facts about the history, life and people in this Holy City.

Admire the many well-manicured gardens and tranquil parks this city is known for and observe the locals as they go about their daily routines.

This small group tour is a 1 hour long ride and a must-do for those who are first time visitors or for those returning that have yet to immerse themselves in the charm of this culture-rich city. This is your chance for a memorable overview of historical Charleston, so don't miss out, sign up today.

28 Ratings
4.8out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 11, 2024
Loved the experience!
We enjoyed our horse and buggy ride through Charleston. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He had us laughing and interested throughout the whole ride. Very enjoyable excursion..
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 1, 2023
Very nice tour
Our carriage ride was a nice way to see some of the highlights of Charleston. The driver was knowledgeable and courteous.. I'd recommend this totally!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 4, 2023
Interesting tour
Carriage ride was so peaceful snd informative. Driver/ your guide was informative snd personable. Not just touristy ride, went through neighborhoods and business districts. Recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2023
Highlight of Trip Even Before Boarding
Absolutely loved every moment. Thought I knew about Charleston but learned so much. Got to pose with the horse for a picture. So sweet!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 17, 2022
Great Experience
The Historic Carriage Ride in Charleston was a great way to get introduced to one of the most beautiful cites on the east coast.

The driver was local and gave us good insight into not only the most popular sites but also interesting stories about each one. Very professional company!

Highly recommended.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 26, 2022
Charleston
Very informative. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Well organized.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 8, 2020
Charleston Historic Carriage Ride
This was a fun tour, and I thought it was worth the money. The guide was fun, and I learned a lot about the city. Carriage rides are popular in this city, and each tour is assigned a specific "zone." So you could take the tour multiple times and possibly see different things each time.

Getting to the tour was about a 5-minute walk from the ship, but the directions were easy to follow.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 24, 2019
Awesome Tour!
First time with a tour on a carriage ride, and what a great tour! We learned tons about Charleston's historic district, and Charleston in general. Our guide was great - very animated, kept things moving, spoke loud enough for all to hear (somehow without getting hoarse!), and very entertaining. If you've got some time to kill in Charleston, and are interested in learning in a slow-paced and relaxed atmosphere, this is the tour for you.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 24, 2019
Great excursion
Wonderful experience. Guide was knowledgeable and funny!
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 20, 2019
six stars
What a wonderful way to see historic Charleston. Couldn't have gone any smoother.