Charleston: 1-Hour Carriage Tour of the Historic District

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Take a 1-hour horse or mule-drawn carriage tour through Charleston's beautiful historic district. See beautiful buildings, churches, houses & gardens.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    1 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Discover 25-30 blocks of Charleston's historic downtown district
    • See houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks
    • Learn about buildings, history, architecture, flora and the people that make up the "Holy City"
  • Full description
    Explore Charleston's historic district on a horse or mule-drawn carriage tour. Listen to your guide tell you local stories and anecdotes as you go past iconic landmarks, buildings, churches, and more.
    Begin your tour at the Big Red Barn in downtown Charleston and meet your local driver/guide. Then, settle into a carriage drawn by either horses or mules for your guided tour.
    Follow a route that takes in some of the historic downtown district’s most elegant mansions and gardens, learning about the architecture of each place as you drive along. Catch the scent of jasmine flowers from deep, shady porches, and pass by rows of bristling palmetto trees.
    Get an overview of Charleston’s dramatic history, from long-ago pirate raids to plantations, Revolutionary battles, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The city was founded in 1670, and Charleston's historic buildings have been meticulously preserved and restored.
    Conclude your tour with drop-off at the Big Red Barn.
  • Includes
    • Horse carriage ride
      Guide
  • Exclude
    • Tips