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
Options
Horse & Carriage Ride
Reviews
10,507 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun afternoon ride with Noel and Tucker.
Laura C,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noel and Tucker took us on a wonderful ride around the city. Good information and a relaxing ride.
Definitely recommend!!!
Departure54232176730,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 absolutely amazing experience, definitely recommend!! Took my mom with me who had never been to Charleston, it was such a great educational and beautiful experience!
Short trip
Linda P,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Too crowded 4 large people per seat Thought it was to be 1.5 hours and was less than 60 minutes We have used Viador all over the world and this was disappointing
Entertaining and informational !
margaret c,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the tour with Carol and Moose today. What impressed me most was her love and attention towards Moose. Carol gave so much history of the town and shared fun facts on how to get the most out of our visit . Would highly recommend !
Great tour
Tracy A,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was our guide and was well versed and fun. Ricky was the horse and he really knows his route 😊
Dawn and Jordan are awesome!
Stacysee62,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on 2nd Sunday/Mother’s Day. Our tour guide was Dawn who was just delightful and our horse was Jordan, a big, slow handsome fellow. It was just a nice relaxing fact-filled tour. Highly recommend!
Best experience
93mariey,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m so glad we decided to do this! It was so much fun and we learned a lot of this city’s history in a brief time. The horses looked well taken care of which is one of the most important factors when deciding to take this type of tour. Definitely recommend
Emily & Cooper show us the sights.
Gary S,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of old Charleston and its history. One hour of non-stop informative travel through the streets.Our guide, Emily was excellent and her partner (Cooper the draft horse) was well mannered even though he had to pull all 14 of us and the wagon.
Highly recommend
susanmP9524DR,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour!! Our guide, Skyler, was fantastic and our route through the French quarter was full of beauty and great historical facts and information. We had some “tour skeptics” with us and they were very impressed and enjoyed it very much.
Great experience!
Stacy J,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I great time seeing Charleston and learning its interesting history. The horses are beautiful and our driver was so knowledgeable.
From US$45.00
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