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 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.”
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
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Horse & Carriage Ride
Reviews
10,027 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It is a wonderful...
Michael R,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a wonderful experience! The guides are terrific and tell a great story. The town is beautiful from this point of view!! Highly recommended!! We will definitely be back and was one of the highlights of our trip and definitely worth the time and price!
Must do
Chris B,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must for first timers in Charleston. Our family has done this tour 3 times and it’s always different and great. With the different paths you are likely to learn something new each time. The guides are all great.
Great family activity.
Michelle R,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and answered questions from the kids. The weather this time of year was just right. The horse was beautiful and it seemed they worked well together.
A vivid History Lesson of Charleston,SC with an entertaining local scholar
Bonni C,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview and sparkilng stories to bring iCharestton SC History alive. Great stories, great presentation Bravo
Excellent time!
457arthurp,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guides were phenomenal. Enjoyed their knowledge and humor! It was a great way to introduce my business team to the history and charm of Charleston
Got to see beautiful sites and learned a lot.
M7538CYjenniferp,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was full of information that we were excited to learn about. Perfect amount of time. Our horse was friendly and did very well with all the traffic. We had a great time!
Great
Mary V,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went as we expected. We got there early and they had room on the earlier trip so we went then.
Informative!
P5740ZSts,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun tour! Thank you Emerson 😊
Great time with my family
W288PGdhfign,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our tour. Emily was a wonderful guide and keep everyone interested. My 8 year old was talking about the history our entire ride back home that afternoon.
History of Charleston
annesI7137BM,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a relaxing ride and interesting guide. It was a little cold, but they provided fleece blankets for all of us. The history information our guide has was wonderful. I would do it again.
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