Charleston Day Trip: Carriage, Harbor Cruise & Plantation

See Charleston's top sites without driving or planning the route

A full-day tour from Myrtle Beach to Charleston includes a guided horse carriage ride through the historic district, a 90-minute narrated harbor cruise with lunch aboard the Carolina Belle, time at the City Market, and a tour of Boone Hall Plantation. Motor coach transport from Myrtle Beach, a live English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees are included. The tour runs 10.5 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Charleston City Market30m
2. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens2h

Charleston day trip from Myrtle Beach

• Depart from Myrtle Beach
• Take carriage tour of historic downtown
• Shop at Historic City Market
• Board Carolina Belle for harbor tour
• Eat boxed lunch on harbor tour
• Tour Boone Hall Plantation and gardens
• Return to Myrtle Beach

The experience

The day starts with a motor coach pickup from Myrtle Beach that handles all the driving to Charleston, so you arrive ready to explore instead of tired from the road. A guided horse carriage tour takes you through the historic downtown district: the part of the city that earned Charleston its #1 ranking in North America. After the carriage ride, you have time to walk through the Historic City Market for shopping before boarding the Carolina Belle, a narrated harbor cruise that runs 90 minutes and circles Charleston Harbor while you eat a boxed lunch served onboard.

The final stop is Boone Hall Plantation, ranked by USA Today as the #1 plantation in the country. You tour both the grounds and gardens as well as the house itself before the motor coach returns you to Myrtle Beach. The bus includes a restroom, so bathroom access is available during the drive. If you want snacks or additional food beyond the included lunch, you can purchase them aboard the harbor boat. Bring cash for any purchases you plan to make at the stops along the way.

What’s included

• Guided horse carriage tour of historic Charleston.
• 90-minute narrated harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle.
• deli-style boxed lunch served on the boat.
• visit to the Historic City Market.
• tour of Boone Hall Plantation house, grounds and gardens.
• motor coach transport from Myrtle Beach to Charleston and between all attractions.
• live English-speaking guide.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 06:30

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Charleston Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Myrtle Beach and want Charleston's highlights without renting a car. The motor coach handles transportation and pacing through five stops in one full day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the carriage tour of historic Charleston?

The guided horse carriage tour of historic downtown Charleston lasts about an hour and is led by Palmetto Carriage Works.

What's included in the lunch on the harbor cruise?

A deli-style boxed lunch is served aboard the Carolina Belle during the 90-minute harbor tour. If you have special lunch requests, call ahead rather than using booking comments.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between the attractions in Charleston?

No. The motor coach transports you between each Charleston attraction, so you don't need to arrange separate rides once you arrive in the city.

What is Boone Hall Plantation?

Boone Hall Plantation is ranked by USA Today as the #1 plantation in the country. The tour includes access to both the house and the grounds and gardens.

Can I buy anything during the tour?

Yes. Snacks and additional food are available for purchase aboard the Carolina Belle, and souvenirs are available at stops along the tour. Bring cash for any purchases you want to make.