Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, United States

Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall

Outty Ranking 67 4.3 · 285 traveler reviews10.5 hoursFrom $215

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67/100

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4.3/5

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Is Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall worth booking?

Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall is a 10.5-hour experience in Myrtle Beach, United States, from $215 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 285 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
67 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (285)
Duration
10.5 hours
From
$215 per person

Join Charleston Adventures for an exciting full day experience.  Charleston has been named the #1 city in North America and the world, come and find out why.  Get a taste of all that the “Holy City” has to offer.  Depart

What you get

    About this experience

    Join Charleston Adventures for an exciting full day experience.  Charleston has been named the #1 city in North America and the world, come and find out why.  Get a taste of all that the “Holy City” has to offer.  Departing from a convenient location in Myrtle Beach, we will transport you to Charleston on a comfortable motor coach.  Our tour includes 1) A carriage tour of the historic district with Palmetto Carriage Works, 2) a little time in the Historic Market for shopping (time permitting),3) A historic harbor tour aboard the Carolina Belle with Charleston Harbor Tours 4) A delicious boxed lunch aboard your harbor tour from Charleston favorite, and 5) A tour of USA Today’s #1 Plantation, Boone Hall Plantation.  Leave all of the planning and driving to us and sit back and enjoy yourself aboard this top rated Day Trip!

    What's included

    Included

    • Guided Horse & Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston
    • 10.5-Hour Daytrip from Myrtle Beach to Charleston
    • Included Deli-Styled Boxed Lunch
    • All taxes & fees included
    • Harbor Cruise on the Carolina Belle
    • Visit to the Old City Market
    • Transportation to/from Myrtle Beach
    • Transportation provided between Charleston attractions

    Not included

    • Souvenirs (available for purchase at any stop along the tour)
    • Additional food & beverages (boxed lunch included in tour package)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Charleston Adventures

      Departure location for the trip.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Charleston

      Enjoy a hour hour carriage tour of historic downtown Charleston.

      60 minutes here

    3. Charleston City Market

      Enjoy limited time to browse and shop at the Historic City Market after the Carriage ride.

      30 minutes here

    4. Charleston Harbor Tours

      Board the Carolina Belle for a 90 minute live narrated historic harbor tour. Boxed lunch that is served on the Carolina Belle portion of the tour.

      90 minutes here

    5. Boone Hall Plantation

      Explore the ground and gardens as well as tour the house at Boone Hall Plantation, the last stop on the itinerary before returning to Myrtle Beach.

      120 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Myrtle Beach

    This is our second pick up point and meeting time is just after 7am as we travel south towards Charleston

    Meeting point

    Myrtle Beach

    The motorocoach picks up in front of Ripley's Aquarium at Broadway at the at the Beach

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    This is our second pick up point and meeting time is just after 7am as we travel south towards Charleston

    Ends at

    The motorocoach picks up in front of Ripley's Aquarium at Broadway at the at the Beach

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Charleston Adventures

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code is casual
    • You can also purchase snacks aboard the Carolina Belle.
    • If you would like to purchase anything during the trip, please bring cash with you.
    • Our motor-coach bus will pick you up from each location and transport you to the next.
    • Lunch is served while on the Harbor Boat Cruise. Special lunch requests need to be called in to, not through booking comments.
    • Our motor coach bus does include a restroom, so you may use the facilities onboard the bus while en-route

    Photos

    Historic Harbor TourBoone Hall Plantation TourEnjoy views of Charleston form the waterCarolina Belle - Harbor TourShopping at the market

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 284 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    284 verified traveler reviews for Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    155
    4 star
    80
    3 star
    26
    2 star
    12
    1 star
    11
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    Blakely_W · August 2026

    Very educational

    Lots of knowledgeable tour guides throughout the day. Learned some interesting facts. Wish I had a bit more time at the market to look around. I traveled with a group of 5 and when loading the carriage I got placed in a row with a group of two and the other 4 in my group sat in front of me. I wish they had split us two and three. I kind of felt secluded from the group I was part of. I couldn’t talk to them at all because I would have had to raise my voice to speak with them in front of me and I didn’t want to take away from anyone else’s experience. I would suggest splitting the group of 5 differently in the future. I was a bit disappointed as well that our tour really didn’t take us close to some of the more interesting historical sites but understand that was not within the power of the carriage tour guide. Next time I would probably just do the explore on my own option so that I could spend time where I wanted too.

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    K4182H · July 2026

    Watch out for sudden cancellation by operator if not enough ppl to go

    We were notified Monday before the Thurs. tour it was canceled by operator who said due to weather; but he also said we could drive to charleston Thurs and atch their carriage/boat tours! He admitted there wasn't enough ppl to send the bus to myrtle beach. So disappointing. BTW no rain. Better check near the tour date to be sure it's going to happen.

    via Tripadvisor

    Leann_H · July 2026

    Exceptional

    Great time knowledgeable guides and our bus driver was wonderful and explained how the trip worked. Smooth transition from one excursion to the next

    via Viator

    Go16902097312 · July 2026

    Overall, it was great!

    If you are a couple staying a whole week in Myrtle Beach, I highly recommend this day trip. Kids will likely enjoy it too because you get to ride in a carriage and a ferry, but they may tire quickly and are not quite as interested in the historical part of Charleston. It was perfect for us because we flew in and didn't rent a car. I booked the afternoon before and they were able to get us in. It was a well organized day. The bus itself was fantastic! It was clean, comfortable, and great air conditioning! The bus driver was a fantastic driver. We was picked up right in front of our resort. I never once felt unsafe. The ride home does take quite a bit longer due to traffic. The driver always gave us precise instructions. The carriage ride was first. It was fun, and I really enjoyed learning about the history of Charleston. As soon as the ride was over, you have to head back to the bus to go to the harbor boat tour. You do not have any time to shop at the market. I read that you would have about an hour to shop at the market after the carriage tour. You have no time to shop. The harbor tour was great. It was my favorite part. I wish we could have gotten off at Ft. Sumter, but that is a separate fairy ride. The box lunch was delicious. You don't have a choice of your sandwich though. I think they were all turkey. The harbor tour almost should be advertised as a dolphin tour because we saw several. As soon as that was over, we headed to Boone Hall. First, I would like to point out that Patriot's Point is also an option if you opt out of Boone Hall. I wish we would have chosen that option. Boone Hall was nice to see though. I learned some history about the Gullah culture. You don't spend too long there. You start heading back to Myrtle Beach between 3:45-4:00. Your experience may depend on the other guests on the day trip with you. Everybody has to be mindful of the time and meet promptly at the time given. Thankfully, that wasn't an issue with our tour. We was the last to be picked up, and the last to be dropped off, but I didn't mind because I wanted to see more of the Ocean Blvd. strip. Overall, it was a great experience and I wasn't disappointed.

    via Tripadvisor

    Dana_M · June 2026

    Waiting for our promised refund

    The carriage ride was nice, but not the romantic trip I had pictured as we were with 13 other riders. The tour guide did a good job telling us about the city! The Harbor Tour didn't happen because of mechanical issues, so we spent more time in the markets. The trip to Boone Hall Plantation was nice. We especially enjoyed the gardens and the Gullah Culture presentation at the former slave cabins. Because of the Harbor Tour being cancelled, the driver told us that we would receive a $30 refund per person. The refund has yet to be received back to our checking account.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    10.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    100
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)51
    Review evidence (18% weight)78
    Booking momentum (14% weight)74
    Value for money (12% weight)76
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)27
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Myrtle Beach.

    How much does Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall cost?

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    Prices start at $215 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Myrtle Beach usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall take?

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    Plan for about 10.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Myrtle Beach is not rushed.

    Is Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 285 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Myrtle Beach, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall?

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    Around 100 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Myrtle Beach can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Myrtle Beach and add a light layer if any part of the 10.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Myrtle Beach to Charleston with Horse & Carriage Ride, Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Myrtle Beach within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Myrtle Beach?

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    Myrtle Beach runs dolphin cruises, deep sea fishing charters, helicopter flights over the Grand Strand, and low country day trips to Charleston and Brookgreen Gardens. Charter boat size and included gear are the deciding factors offshore. On Outty we rank every Myrtle Beach experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour, The Escape Game at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, Music and Memories at Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?

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    April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Myrtle Beach?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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