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 10,708 reviews
JamesE_G, Jun 2026
You don't know what route of 9 available you are taking until you stop at a booth and the driver is given the good-bad news. All we saw were beautiful homes of the rich and some famous people and some history relating to them. I mapped my own on Google maps and it was far better and interesting. Granted I did not have a guide but I had a book with me that covered what I was seeing.
Dana_C, Jun 2026
Loved everything about the tour. Our guide was knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Nice way to relax and see part of the city without walking.
Timothy_D, Jun 2026
The driver was very knowledgeable, friendly, respectful of motorists and the horse. Great sense of humor. She seems to really enjoy her job.
Tina_S, Jun 2026
Our Old South Tour with Pam and Brian was an outstanding ride! History was really brought to life and tied into the cultural background of Charleston.
Jennifer_N, Jun 2026
Ernie and guide were awesome. We sat in the back but could hear everyone she said. Great historic info!
Cindy_W, Jun 2026
We enjoyed the ride,it was very relaxing and informative .I would highly recommend it.This is a very nice way to see Charleston and learn some history.
Shara_K, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable guide and love that they take such great care of the horses. Highly recommend if you want a scenic tour without having to walk.
Kendra_F, Jun 2026
Our tour guide and trusty steed Ace made an exceptional team! The tour guide was a great storyteller and shared many interesting bits of local history that made the hour go very quickly. So happy to hear how Charleston partners closely with the carriage tour companies to care for these wonderful animals along with the streets of the city. What a gift. Would highly recommend this company and the tour to see the wonderful old homes and churches of Charleston.
Michele_B, Jun 2026
Madison and Winston were fantastic! Here with my Long time college girlfriends and really enjoyed our tour!
Amy_C, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time…. So beautiful. And the guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable about the city … we would do it again
Shauna_S, Jun 2026
Guide was very knowledge. Had a good time. Used to live there and never took the carriage, glad I did.
Charles_S, Jun 2026
This tour was easy and amazing! John was our tour guide, and he was friendly, engaging, and funny. He gave us some great history and pointed out important sites along the horse drawn carriage ride. The carriage was relatively spacious and comfortable.. Our horse was named Jesse, and he was a beautiful and proud horse who knew his way around town, for sure. This was a unique experience that was well worth the cost, especially if you love horses. We also noticed that the check-in building seemed to prioritize good care and health of their horses, which made us feel proud to support this business. My wife and I would definitely recommend this to anyone on their first visit to Charleston.
Joe_C, Jun 2026
We are native Charlestonians, but we learned some history. We have been on several of your zones and always learn something. The tour is a must for visitors.
Marjorie_W, Jun 2026
Wonderful trip around Charleston with Cash and Wendy. Very interesting and informative tour. Easy access to carriage and easy to find location. Well run by the entire team
Julie_M, Jun 2026
Nice relaxing ride, very informative and funny we really enjoyed it. Worth the money and enjoyed the ride
Debbie_V, Jun 2026
Emily and her favorite horse, Cooper, showcased the highlights of this beautiful city! Thank you for an amazing job!
Phil_M, Jun 2026
This was one of the best things we did and recommended at the start of the Charleston visit. I think it was as Olivia, our guide, who made the entire ride worth the money. It was dog friendly which also made it nice for us. Seeing parts of the city and hearing some history was great.
Shannon_J, Jun 2026
Great way to learn about some of the culture and history of colonial Charleston!! Definitely a must do! Horses are well treated and love the job too
Anna_E, Jun 2026
Wonderful way to experience Charleston, a city rich in history and culture. The horses are magnificent and well trained.
Suzanne_C, Jun 2026
Knowledgeable, friendly tour guide. American Belgium work horses, very well cared for. Pleasant, relaxing experience for 1 hour tour.
Lauren_S, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful experience and learned so much thanks to Emerson the most outstanding tour guide! Our horse, Ace, did a great job pulling us through the beautiful streets of Charleston.
Dena_C, Jun 2026
Great tour! Mike, our guide was awesome. The tour was very educational about the history and downtown part of Charleston.
Sue_N, Jun 2026
It was so easy to get in and out. And the registration online very smooth. Parking was right across the street.
I had booked online for myself as something to do while I was waiting to fly home. My kids surprised me and joined me at the last minute, and we were able to add them on to the same ride plus change our time to go earlier with no effort.
Everyone there was super nice and informative.
Christy_R, Jun 2026
We had such a great guide - I forgot his name omg. Older gentleman but absolute wealth of knowledge! Totally recommend.
Alison_D, Jun 2026
Great way to sight see. Navigator was a great speaker, very knowledgeable. Loved the interaction among the passengers.
Tom_B, Jun 2026
Rode with Terry and Prescott (the horse!). Entertaining and informative. Terrys a great storyteller.
John_K, Jun 2026
A very pleasant horse drawn carriage ride around "historic Charleston." Chock full of interesting facts and history of the area all in a very comfortable horse drawn carriage
Melissa_S, Jun 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a LOT about everything Charleston. From physical base materials to founding fathers to pirate history! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Also, as an animal lover, these horses are SO well cared for- they are even in a working union! I was feeling bad about him carrying 16 people but finding out that he needs it for enrichment (and the weight load is monitored), they live on a huge farm, get breaks, has a masseuse, vet, nutritionist, acupuncturist and chiropractor- they're better cared for then my friends and me at our jobs lol.
Being from the NYC area and the issue with how central park carriage horses are being treated, I truly enjoyed learning that this is not an issue here. It made the tour even more enjoyable!
Geraldine_C, Jun 2026
Skyler and Francis the horse were excelllent. There are ramps to board and disembark, no climbing. Lots of history involved n looking at old historic Charleston.
Priscilla_W, Jun 2026
Heidi was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and had an engaging personality. Dash was an amazingly well-trained horse. It was an hour well-spent.
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