Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Travel by horse-drawn carriage along the picturesque streets of Charleston and take in the history of this South Carolina city. See highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens while listening to informative commentary about the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide. Enjoy the relaxed pace of a carriage tour as you soak up the southern charm of Charleston.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: you MUST check-in 15-minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled with out refund.
Carriage can transport up to 16 passengers per departure.
Children 3 years and under are free provided that they sit on the lap of a parent or guardian. If you want your child to have a seat, you must purchase a child seat.
By purchasing tickets for any horse-drawn carriage tour with Old South Carriage Co, participants acknowledge and accept all risks and liabilities associated with the tour, horses, and it’s properties. Old South Carriage Co is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur; and participants agree to release Old South Carriage Co and it’s employees from all liability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
See Charleston highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens
Belgian or Percheron Draft Horse
Certified Driver/Guide
1-Hour Horse & Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Charleston
Hear stories of the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Old South Carriage Company
Our stable is where your tour experience will begin and end. After checking in you can say hi to our draft horses, watch an educational video, purchases a bottle of water, or use our restroom. As you board your carriage via our inclined ramp / easy loading platform, your certified tour guide will greet you.
Charleston City Market
After leaving our stable, your carriage will stop at the City gate near the Market, where a route is assigned by the City of Charleston. Our industry is governed by this system in order to disperse the carriage traffic more evenly throughout the city. Your tour will cover about 30 blocks and 300+ years of history. Though specific landmarks vary by route, all tours pass by sights that give Charleston its unique charm – custom wrought iron gates, well-manicured gardens, historic mansions with picturesque piazzas, and the many church steeples of the “Holy City.”
Options
Horse & Carriage Ride
Reviews
9,756 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgable guide
Melle H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was colder than usual-dress for being outside. Guide was good, horse was beautiful. Good day in the holy city.
Great tour guide! Very...
Joan F,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. Very well run from start to finish. Got to see some beautiful houses neighborhoods that we didn’t get a chance to see on our own.
Emerson is a first class...
Cynthia C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Emerson is a first class tour guide, very knowledgable and funny. His partner, Ace, is a rockstar Belgium Draft Horse. He was simply incredible, using very little commands, Ace knew where to stop, pull over, wait, even make a remarkable turn back into the loading dock! We learned so much about Charleston’s history and saw much of historic downtown! We highly recommend this company. All the staff were great and the horses and stable were top tier!
Our carriage driver,...
Robert B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our carriage driver, Emily, was awesome (and Rex, too)! She was super informative and has a great sense of humor. You can tell she loves her city and is passionate about sharing Charleston's history. This is a very fun tour and a great way to to see and learn some history about parts of the city by taking a break from walking.
Informative
Dara S,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00You learn a lot of Charleston history , it was fun doing it on the carriage and horse out in the open . Afterwards we walked back to several places to checkout we wouldn’t have known we even there . Thanks
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