Group Carriage Rides
Our Tours
Our group carriage rides let you experience Charleston’s beauty while listening to expert guides.
FROM
$50.00
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Weekly Availability: Daily
- Capacity: Up to 16 People
- Times: Every 30 minutes, 9am-5pm
Explore Charleston’s Historic District on an unforgettable one-hour horse-drawn carriage ride! See houses, gardens, and more.
FROM
$50.00
- Duration: 45 Minutes
- Weekly Availability: Daily
- Capacity: Up to 16 People
- Times: 5:30 - 9 PM, year round availability
Dare to explore the more sinister stories of Charleston’s past on this evening carriage ride! Learn hauntings at historic sites.
FROM
$50.00
- Duration: 45 Min
- Weekly Availability: Daily
- Capacity: Up to 16 People
- Times: 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm and other times added as availability allows
Enjoy the charm of Charleston’s historic old walled city on a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride.
Why Guests Choose Us
For over 50 years, visitors from around the world have trusted Palmetto Carriage Works for an authentic Charleston experience.Â
Locally owned & operated for 5+ decades
Licensed guides who love Charleston
The highest standard of care for carriage horses.
Year-round private and group-friendly options.
Step Back in Time
Ride through cobblestone streets shaded by moss-draped oaks and surrounded by centuries of architecture. Our carriage tours aren’t just sightseeing — they’re storytelling.
Every Palmetto Carriage ride is built on tradition, care, and Southern hospitality. Whether it’s your first time in Charleston or your fiftieth, we’ll make it unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions before booking? Here are the answers to what our guests ask most often.
We highly recommend making reservations to guarantee your spot. Of course you can come by the Big Red Barn and you might be able to go right away, but usually we sell out early in the day.
We usually have Charleston carriage tours departing every 15 – 30 minutes, but waits can be longer when there is high demand, so we recommend making a reservation.
During Daylight Savings Time (from March – November) residential tours operate 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The rest of the year we operate 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Evening tours may be available depending on demand.
The average age of our current herd is 13 years old.
Why Customers Love Us
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Step inside the barn, meet the animals, and catch the magic of Charleston life with our favorite moments—straight from our team, our tours, and our Instagram Reels.
Real rides. Real horses. Real Charleston.
