Charleston Harbor Tours

The cruise would have been terrific I am sure but the boat was full on top and on the first floor the fumes were a little more than strong, but after we got underway and some windows were opened it was much better. The person directing the tour was very informative and funny, no problem there. As for the carriage ride it was very cramped, 6 people on a 3-4 seat bench. (2 large people, myself included, 2 other people and 2 children, I'd say it was rather cramped, would have really enjoyed it a bit better had we had room to actually sit straight rather than with my arms crossed so the 2 ladies with the children would have some room. The tour guide was great she did a great job and again very informative. Overall, without all the fuel fumes and not being able to feel my arms from numbness from time to time, it was an okay tour. Thanks and may each of you have a very blessed New Year and pray you have many more. Thanks for the tour anyway.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Darleen *one of my former students actually worked for Palmetto Carriage years ago his name was J. Glenn, not sure if I should say his name or not, he has turned out to be a pretty smart guy in the Police force. Also the crew on the boat was very friendly and helpful, good crew to go with.........................

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The Harbor Tour was a great way for my family to start our visit to Charleston! The Captain was very knowledgeable but kept the tour interesting with some humor and trivia questions. He pointed out some points of interest that helped us plan the rest of our stay. We also saw some dolphins in the river, which was a big hit with the kids! Parking was close by and FREE!!

The tour was just the right length of time and I felt it covered a lot of ground in a good amount of time. The boat was clean and the guides were attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour for an overview of the Charleston harbor.

The carriage tour was "sold out" by 2:00 and we were therefore unable to do it. It is deceptive to have people pay for a specific day and then tell them the ticket they purchased for that day is no good!

Carriage tour is attractive. Maybe it was christmas break, so many people went to charleston for vacations. We did not get a perfect route. But the lady told us some useful information, and we can drive to the places of interests by ourselves after the tour. The harbor tour is awesome. I like the captain. He is very humorous.

We took the harbor tour first (in the wind and rain) which was very informative and fun. Then two days later we took the other portion of the combo ticket and did the carriage ride. It was nice to go slow enough to see the downtown sights. Both of the guides informed us of great tidbits of history which made each trip even better.

Seeing the historical sites of Charleston by both boat and carriage is a great introduction to a fabulous city. Very professional tours. Accommodated our family's tight schedule during one of their busiest weeks of the year. Both tours appealed to a wide age group - 29 to 61 yrs old.

This was so much fun! Very informative, relaxed and will like to go again!

Though it was a chilly day, we bundled up and went for our boat tour first. The enthusiasm and humor of the captain was outstanding, and we enjoyed all the knowledge of the area that he shared with us. I wish that the boat had more to purchase to eat, but I understand it wouldn't be feasible for them to have a huge selection. Also, I must mention how kind and accommodating the members of the crew were. We were all impressed. We spent too long stopping somewhere to eat in Charleston and therefore missed out on a few hours we could have spent at Boone Plantation. We were able to catch the last 2 tours of the day. I don't feel I can adequately review it because of that, but i will admit that based on the website we expected a little more.

We all loved the tour. The staff were very nice. I especially loved that the captain pointed out the dolphins riding along with us.

The tour gave us an opportunity to see and learn things we otherwise would not have. The facilities are comfortable and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Go and have a good time.

Directions to find each location were spot on. The people at each venue were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. A great value and a great way to spend a day in Charleston.

The carriage ride with "BOB" as our driver was very informative. I did not realize that there was that much history in Charleston. If all the other drivers are as knowledgeable as Bob is, everyone taking this tour will be enlightened. I highly recommend the carriage tour. Our captain on the Harbor tour was also very informative. Too bad the boat couldn't get a little closer to the shoreline.

Very informative and entertaining tour. Not too long or short. Just right.