Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
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Charleston, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about more than 300 years of history on this guided carriage tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches, and gardens as your horse-drawn carriage tour covers more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead you through the streets while you learn about this “Holy City” and its role in the Civil War—leave your guidebook at home, these stories are better.
- See 30 blocks of Charleson's historic district with ease
- Hear stories about former residents that most tourists miss
- Great photo ops of gardens with beautiful wrought iron gates
- Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead your carriage through the streets
What's Included
- 1-Hour Horse & Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Charleston
- Belgian or Percheron Draft Horse
- Certified Driver/Guide
- See Charleston highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens
- Hear stories of the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 14 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Departure Point: Old South Carriage Address: 14 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 Dates: Daily - MUST check-in 15-minutes
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This horse-drawn carriage ride and tour, a journey that travels back in time to the colonial beginnings of Charleston, meets at 14 Anson Street, home of the Old South Carriage Company. Charleston, the oldest and second-largest city in South Carolina, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pre-Civil-War-era houses.
As the tour progresses, pass by the old churches, antebellum mansions and lush gardens of Charleston — more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of residential real estate. Stop outside historic homes, like the Gov. William Aiken House, the former home of South Carolina Governor William Aiken, Jr. This house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Part of the charm of the tour are the horses that pull the carriage. These are the same kinds of draft horses that worked on American farms in the early 1800s, making this voyage all the more authentic.
As the tour progresses, pass by the old churches, antebellum mansions and lush gardens of Charleston — more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of residential real estate. Stop outside historic homes, like the Gov. William Aiken House, the former home of South Carolina Governor William Aiken, Jr. This house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Part of the charm of the tour are the horses that pull the carriage. These are the same kinds of draft horses that worked on American farms in the early 1800s, making this voyage all the more authentic.
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Old South Carriage Company
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Charleston City Market (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (13)
Q:Where does the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour depart from?
A:Carriages board and depart from our stable at 14 Anson Street (one block north of the City Market). Our stable provides protection from the elements while you wait.
Apr 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 10,599 reviews
Brian_M, May 2026
Outstanding tour! Michael and his partner “Ricky” delivered one of the most memorable tours we have ever been on! The tour was full of laughter and noteworthy stories about the town of Charleston and its place in the history of America!
Karen_W, May 2026
Efficient, entertaining, and the animals come first! Our guide Emerson was full of information. Great job!
Michele_L, May 2026
Definitely a fun tour through the city. Getting lots of history. Definitely recommended!! The only thing I wish is that they did not have to do a lottery of what location you will get to tour. But no matter what you’re gonna end up somewhere interesting
Scott_S, May 2026
Professional, informative, fun. Highlight of the trip. Wish we had booked the ghost tour at night too. Next time!!
Lisa_S, May 2026
We had a very short window of time, but wanted to experience Charleston and it’s history. This was an excellent way to do that. Our driver was very knowledgeable and he presented the information in a very interesting and entertaining way. I was impressed with how well the horses are taken care of. Would definitely do this again.
Missy_C, May 2026
A must draw when visiting. The horses are truly loved and cared for by all the staff. Ace is the best horse of course. And Emerson was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Candace_D, May 2026
Wonderful tour! Great way to see the city and get fun history. You could do it several trips and get different routes and more history. Mckenzie our guide was wonderful and so was Moose the horse! So glad there are protections for the horses. A must do in Charleston!
Christine_D, May 2026
A very nice ride through the city with a knowledgeable coach women. Beautiful and gentle horse by the name of Aiken made the carriage ride enjoyable. We saw many historical site and learned about the structure of the buildings.
Elizabeth_C, May 2026
Ro was THE BEST and we’re both from westerly. Worth going Alone FOR SURE ! Also fabulous photo and video opp
Tammy_M, May 2026
Austin was a great tour guide and Preston the horse was amazing also...the sights and info Austin provided was interesting to say the least. If your going to visit Charleston SC.... going on tour on horse an buggy is a must do.
David_K, May 2026
A must experience to see this beautiful city and learn about it. The tour guide was extremely friendly
william_L, May 2026
The horse carriage driver was very knowledgeable on the local history and the tour is very informative and interesting. The ride is very smooth, comfortable, and safe. We missed one ride because we arrived late, so we booked again on the second day. The staff looked our purchase order and told us that they would refund us the money of the missed tour.
karen_g, May 2026
Our tour guide driver Justin was excellent! He knows his history of Charleston! He was funny and he made it a very enjoyable ride! We highly recommend it!
Linda_S, May 2026
Great experience with our guide John, the handsome John, not the other one. He was super informative and entertaining. Our horse Jesse was attentive and handsome as well.
Tammy_P, May 2026
We did our tour with Wendy and the ever trusty stead named Jamison. It was a fun and informative tour. She will let know all about Charleston. I highly recommend this tour.
Irwin_R, May 2026
The tour company is extremely well organized. The guides and staff very likeable - but the tour itself, lacking in any entertainment
susan_r, May 2026
Our tour guide was very informative. It was beautiful architecture. The guide had a great sense of humor.
Debbie_R, May 2026
Kristi made the experience so interesting and fun as well as a lot of good information about the area.
Dawn_T, May 2026
Wonderful tour guide. Mike Hicks was very informative and friendly. We had a great time. Horses were beautiful and well taken care of
Debra_P, May 2026
The route varies. Thought we were going to the battery as described but did not. It was a great tour though!! Wendy and Cooper were fun and very knowledgeable
Sheila_G, May 2026
What a wonderfully informative tour of the historic district! We loved our humorous guide, Rose. She and our beautiful horse, Mason, made our experience exceptional! Highly recommend, especially for first time visitors. 😊
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad y’all had a great time on our Historic Carriage tour! Enjoy the rest of Charleston.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Elizabeth_D, May 2026
Tour guides are so knowledgeable. Millie did a great job with the tour and was so gentle with Ozzie!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it was a pleasure having y’all join us on our historic carriage tour! Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Danny_C, May 2026
Very informative and relaxing tour by a very profeasional staff. Would highly recommend to all visitors to Charleston. We have experienced nothing but friendly and helpful people in Charleston. They demonstrate great Southern Hospitality!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We hope to see you again in the future for another tour!
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Charlie_G, May 2026
Jasper the horse was so good. He was special he should definitely be employee of the month. Will do this again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hey y’all, we’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience. We have been giving tours in historic Charleston for over 40 years and strive to give the best experience possible. Thank you for joining us at Old South Carriage Co.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Philip_W, May 2026
Tours are random as determined by city. Driver was entertaining and informative. Horse was entertaining also, want to take a different tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello,
We are so glad to see you had a fun time with us on our Historic Carriage Tour. We hope the memories last a lifetime and you enjoyed your time with Old South Carriage Co.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Howard_L, May 2026
Tour guide was wonderful but we didn't think the route could have been more interesting. Maybe rainbow row and some fountains.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again soon.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Dawn_V, May 2026
Our two tour guides and all the staff were very hospitable and extremely knowledgeable.
The horses were gorgeous and welcoming.
Would do it again, highly recommended
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again soon.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
David_S, May 2026
Excellent tour, excellent guide, excellent tour company.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable with the history and local culture at all locations. All the questions were asked throughly.
Lisa_D, May 2026
Your route is assigned by lottery by the city. We were lucky and got the best route with historic houses and riverfront history. Our guide was exceptional.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello,
We are so glad to see you had a fun time with us on our Historic Carriage Tour. We hope the memories last a lifetime and you enjoyed your time with Old South Carriage Co.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
Alison_S, May 2026
Very nice leisurely ride through the streets of Charleston. Our coachman was informative and gave us lots of historical information. Good way to start our first full day!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again soon.
Scott B.
Guest Relations Manager
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