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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10,756 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was very good....
Larry B,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very good. Energetic and really knew her history. Our horse, Liam, was not fond of people, but he will still get his Guinness beer. Really enjoyed the experience.
Excellent tour, very organized and informative with friendly staff.
VHT1367,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, very organized and informative with friendly staff.
Go Early
JeanA848,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy was our driver and Mason was our horse! Both great! Bought tickets ahead of time and our seat was already assigned on the first carriage out. Going early was helpful with less traffic and somewhat cooler in the summer. Learned a lot of history and which locations we wanted to revisit. There were some kids on our carriage, which I wound encourage parents to maybe skip this because kids were mostly bored which can lead to some misbehaviors.
NEEEEEEIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHH
Adventure64279200580,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience, fun way to explore the city and learn about some of the rich history.
Beautiful Journey Through Charleston History and Architecture
Christina S,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our carriage tour through Charleston. From the moment the tour began, it was clear it wasn't just a scenic ride. The tour was an informative journey through the city's rich history and distinctive architecture. Our guide, Michael, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He weaved together stories about Charleston's colonial past, its role in South Carolina history, and the evolution of iconic homes and buildings. Each street we traveled down felt like stepping into a living museum.
Salty Captain
Christine G,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice ride, nice deck hands, captain was not very hospitable. He stated this not a guided tour if you have a question you can ask. Just came off rude the whole trip. A guest asked him about a landmark & he seemed annoyed. Music was turned on 1/2 way through the ride. We did see lots of dolphins. So so excursion.
Enjoyable 90-minute ride.
MALaehn,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was nice and enjoyable. Our guide was very funny and entertaining. Prescot our horse did an amazing job escorting us through the streets of Charleston. While we got some history of the city, it wasn't what I was expecting, and to me a bit disappointing, as i thought we were going to see sites of Civil war and other historical sites of the city. instead we got how the trees and flowers made their way to the city and why the doors were shorter than normal size doors. It was a nice and enjoyable ride and I recommend it, just not the historic one i was expecting.
First Day/First Visit to Charleston!
Kelly H,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great introduction to downtown Charleston. Each carriage takes a different route so every ride is different. Wendy, our guide and Cliff (the real star of the show and who did all the hard work!) were wonderful, giving lots of interesting tidbits about the city that you probably wouldn't get anywhere else. To be in the open air carriage really allowed you to be up close and personal with history of the city. It was a great way to get oriented and start my first full day in Charleston.
Totally enjoyed
587cathyz,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ace was a very good boy. The guide did an excellent job and made it very interesting and informative. Thank you for the great experience
Good experience
BackPacker736217,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I enjoyed our tour guide so it was nice for the most part. However, not all carriages go the same places and its just the luck of the draw (literally) where you go. I was looking forward to seeing Rainbow Row and the Battery and I didnt get to either. Maybe you can assign different routes ahead of time so the "passangers" can pick. Otherwise, nice job and id do it again. 👍
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