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
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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 10,224 reviews
Wendy_B, Mar 2026
We showed up for our scheduled time and the tour guides were organized and ready for all of the many different groups of people. They were so quick to get us in our seats and we left right in time!
CaraSue_H, Mar 2026
Very informative and excellent experience! So much that I did the night one later that evening for the haunted carriage ride.
Suzanne_W, Mar 2026
Excellent experience. Guide was very knowledgeable of the history and was a great communicator. Loved how the horses were able to adapt to their surroundings.
Omaawattie_S, Mar 2026
Great knowledge and was funny but sweet knowing the history was impressive and would do this tour again
Noel_R, Mar 2026
Old South is the best! Carol and horse Bob were excellent tour guides! A must do as soon as you arrive!
Deborah_M, Mar 2026
Emily was a great tour guide. An hour was just the right amount of time for an historical tour for those of us wanting a quick bit of history of the city.
Heather_W, Mar 2026
Great experience with lots of interesting historical details. Our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge.
morgan2ptdnet, Mar 2026
Great views of historical district, and the man in charge did a terrific job of providing context. I am finished.
Janet_O, Mar 2026
Our guide was Skylar, and she was amazing! So personable and knowledgeable! A true story teller :). There was an event that closed part of our route (which she wasn’t made aware of) and she handled it so calmly. Rerouted our beautiful horse, Duke, and continued to share interesting facts on the newer streets that are not part of the trip. She made it so fun!
Jenny_P, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience to share with my elderly mother! We toured the city at 9:00 am and thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour! Our driver (Madison) is genuinely excited to share stories and the history of Charleston and the sites we passed! We were also blessed to get the southern part of the city in the BINGO assignment.
Geoffrey_L, Mar 2026
Guide, Peter, was very friendly and knowledgable and Mac did a great job pulling us through Charleston.
CathyOdom_S, Mar 2026
Madison was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, articulate, accommodating.Winston, the carriage horse, was pretty special.
Highly recommend.
Jennifer_A, Mar 2026
This is a great way to see all the beauty of Charleston! Madison was a great tour guide! Definitely a must do!
Shannon_B, Mar 2026
A nice little loop through Charleston that is guided by someone with knowledge about the history and fun facts about the city.
Suzanne_K, Mar 2026
A definite must in Charleston! We had a wonderful guide on a beautiful day. She made the history come alive with some humor.
GREG_B, Mar 2026
The tour was nice, the carriage was very full and cramped. The guide was knowledgeable but maybe a little to verbose.
Todd_G, Mar 2026
The horse, Mason, and our guide, Mike, were beyond excellent. The history and knowledge that Mike had was excellent as well as his personality and sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The homes were absolutely spectacular.
EILEEN_G, Mar 2026
Great experience. Very knowledgeable tour guide and beautiful sights throughout Charleston ! Can’t wait to go back
Tiffany_P, Mar 2026
40% of the tour was spent following a garbage truck. Really poor planning on behalf of the company. Tour is with another 12
People. Tour guide was nice but we literally sat on the side of the road multiple times waiting for the trash crew. Not worth $150
Jayne_S, Mar 2026
Carol and Liam, the big beautiful horse, provided a very informative and relaxed tour for our sisters trip to Charleston.
Michael_B, Mar 2026
Lovely tour Mike the history major is a star. The horse has personality! A great addition to to our visit.
Kathleen_C, Mar 2026
Beautiful horses, wonderful, informative guide. A fun afternoon highlighting the history of Charleston.
Natasha_C, Mar 2026
It was a great way to tour the city without getting tired.. you are able to see the spots you want to go to when the tour is over .. it was lovely!
Jeff_S, Mar 2026
Wendy (guide) and Duke (horse) were great! Wendy has a great knowledge of the city and an entertaining delivery!
Thomas_M, Mar 2026
Guide was very pleasant, extremely knowledgeable, and gave a great tour. She was also very experienced with the horse.
Ray_D, Mar 2026
A very pleasant experience. Don was our tour guide and he is very fun and entertaining. Ernie our horse was fun as well.
Maggie_B, Mar 2026
Incredibly educational, with humor and a wonderful way to see the city. Would recommend for all ages! Additionally the horses are treated incredibly well!
Forrest_M, Mar 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our carriage ride through historic Charleston. Our guide, Wendy, was amazing….she made the history of Charleston come alive with her energy and humor. My husband and I learned some new facts about the city and had a great time. Our trusty steed, Tucker, did an awesome job as well.
Barbara_C, Mar 2026
Nice, pleasant way to see highlights of early Charleston history. The carriages all go different routes determined by “bingo” style system. Mine was great.
Earl_T, Mar 2026
We had the best experience with John (the good looking one) and Jesse! It was nice seeing and learning a little history about Charleston. He also serenaded us with a song….cant get better than that!
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