Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
Charleston, USA
Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Charleston, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times.
- Experience the romance of a horse-drawn carriage tour
- Learn about Charleston’s storied past from the tour guide
- See one of the most historic buildings in America
- Fun for the entire family
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 513 reviews
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Stephanie_D, Jul 2026
Eric was a great tour guide he wasn’t very knowledgeable and very informative I would recommend others to use this horse carriage company.
Naji_T, Jul 2026
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Downtown Charleston. She was very welcoming and engaging from start to finish. This is a must-travel in Charleston!
Rachel_S, Jun 2026
Caroline did an amazing job of telling the history of the Charleston architecture. We enjoyed her humor and side stories.
sajohnstonga, Jun 2026
High energy staff. Beautiful horses. Loved the flexibility of when to join the tour throughout the day
Karen_R, Jun 2026
Our family recently went on the most amazing horse and carriage tour of Charleston. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the city, and the pace of the tour was just perfect, allowing us to take in all the beautiful sights and historic streets. The horses themselves were well-trained, calm, and added to the overall charm of the experience.
One small drawback was that the tour schedule wasn’t as precise as advertised. While the site mentioned tours left every 30 minutes, we ended up waiting 45 minutes for our departure even though we arrived early. We sat on the bench while waiting, but it was a bit frustrating to see last-minute arrivals getting first choice of seats, especially since our kids were eager to sit up front. Adjusting the boarding process could make the experience smoother for families.Despite this minor issue, the overall experience was memorable and enjoyable. The combination of historical insights, scenic streets, and the connection to Charleston through the horses made it a highlight of our trip. We would definitely recommend this tour to families and visitors looking to enjoy the city's charm in a relaxed, guided way.
mariakanaley, Jun 2026
Guide was horrible and wasn’t loud enough . Couldn’t hear anything he said . I have taken this tour before and it was a lot more informative. He didn’t give many facts about Charleston. I was disappointed because I wanted to share this experience with my daughter. It really ruined the rest of my day because it upset me that I spent nearly $100 for less than an hour tour. Waste of my money!
Julia_S, Jun 2026
The driver gave some incorrect historical information, but he was very entertaining. The desk man, John, was very nice.
Tamara_B, Jun 2026
Our guide made it fun while learning about the history of Charleston. The tour was fun for our 12 year old granddaughter enjoyed that guide included her in the tour as well.
Rose_D, May 2026
Great way to see the historical part of the city and not have to fight traffic. Guide was very knowledgeable and the horse had a lot of spunk. We were a couple of minutes late and the company called to hold the carriage. Would do it again if we return to South Carolina
samuel_C, May 2026
Very Informative, learned lots about history of Charleston. Made our visit much more meaningful and relatable. Our Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly reccomend.
JLynneWilson_J, May 2026
The tour was great. The tour guide was informative and entertaining. Chico the horse knew the route and was cooperative! I do recommend highlighting the decorative wrought iron work of Philip Simmons that was on display on many homes in Charleston.
Lindsay_D, May 2026
Enjoyed our carriage ride with Ironside, guide was very informative and saw some beautiful sites. Great way to see the city!
Ada_R, May 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the city. He had a good sense of humor and was gentle with the horse, Chico
James_M, May 2026
Very friendly, informative and enjoyable. Full of history of city, the old South, and placed with self deprecating humor. Just a fun filled two hours.
Jackie_k, Apr 2026
Guide was very humorous answered all questions respectfully. He was instructive and knowledgeable about the history of the area and the homes.
Christelle_R, Apr 2026
It was alright!
It is a lottery of where the carriage is allowed to go, so you might see what you were hoping for or not at all.
Carriage are packed to the fullest amount of people, so you are on for a tight 1 hour ride, and hard to see anything around you.
Then, if you have a good tour guide, will be the second lottery of the day!
Lisa_B, Apr 2026
Jennifer was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciated her candor with the group.
Diana_M, Apr 2026
Ricky delivered an awesome, valuable, historically accurate tour of the picturesque streets of downtown Charleston. We loved his character and humor! Highly recommend this carriage tour company. It did not go unnoticed how kind they were to their horses and respect for the tourism industry of Charleston.
Vicki_C, Mar 2026
Learn about the history and see the city. It was fun to lawn that our horse came from our hometown!!
Inessa_M, Mar 2026
Always fun on these carriage rides. Each time I learn new facts
Will definitely be going again. Everyone should try.
Margaret_J, Mar 2026
Very difficult to hear person speaking about sites. A microphone/speaker system is needed. Narrator was well versed in sites/history.
Denise_R, Mar 2026
Wonderful relaxing ride around historic Charleston with just the right amount of history charm architecture and stories.
elaine_a, Mar 2026
Enjoyed our Jennifer and Chico. Very informative and friendly!!!! Would definitely do again!!! Beautiful day for a carriage ride
Ellen_H, Mar 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. My elderly mother and I had a great time. We would definitely recommend this
Nancy_K, Mar 2026
We had a great guide, Daniel, who was very considerate (went to get blankets because of the cold. Very informative. Love the architecture!
Nancy_D, Mar 2026
Wonderful guide, Caroline and very well behaved horse, named Picasso. Lovely March weather and the horse looked well cared for.
Ralph_D, Mar 2026
Excellent and tour guide Richard did a great job (as did Chico our horse)!! Educational and Fun - Highly Recommend it!!
Nancy_H, Feb 2026
Our tour guide was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable about everything that we were seeing and was able to answer every question we asked. She was very outgoing and interacted with us and everyone we encountered along the way.
We would definitely give her two thumbs up for providing us with an excellent experience!! We will be talking about this tour for a long time!
Rodney_H, Jan 2026
It was an amazing experience on the carriage. The history of Charleston was great and everything we hoped it would be.
MaryKay_P, Dec 2025
A worthwhile hour tour and history lesson. My husband and I were impressed with our tour guide and her experience with horses. A real live”horse whisperer” ! She also has a through knowledge of Charleston’s history and current life. Our only regret was not having any cash on us for a well deserved tip.
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