#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Hilton Head Island, USA
- 55 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Discover Beaufort’s old southern charm on a horse-drawn carriage tour around the historic center. Join a small group for a narrated tour of Old Beaufort and pass by the area’s key landmarks. Listen to your guide retell the history of the city from its early Colonial period to the American Revolution and Civil War eras up to the present day.
- Learn about Beaufort’s rich history on a historic city tour
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour
- Admire the Antebellum- and Victorian-style architecture
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Parking Fees and Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1002 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USA
The Blue Colored Building at the intersection of Charles & Bay Street
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
St. Helena's Anglican Church (Pass By)
1
Beaufort
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Point (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 495 reviews
Michele_S, Apr 2026
Horse drawn carriage
is the best way to see
beautiful downtown Beaufort
with all its history and beauty.
Janet_M, Apr 2026
Wonderful!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She knew her history and she knew Beaufort. It made our visit extra special!
Julie_R, Apr 2026
Was great meeting showed round by Charlotte, who was clearly so proud of her heritage. She presented the trip with humour and was very interesting. Wyatt (the horse) was amazing.
Tara_T, Apr 2026
We really enjoyed the tour. We learned quite a bit about their town history. It was an awesome experience to see all the historic homes and buildings. Very beautiful town.
MARK_S, Apr 2026
This was a nice ride through Beaufort with a driver who gave us an entertaining narrative of what we were seeing mixed with some history and humor.
Judith_S, Apr 2026
It is definitely worth your time and you will also learn something. The homes are beautiful and are not something you see every day.
Fran_B, Apr 2026
Fun, informative and educational. Sit back and enjoy! Our horse Stevie was a star. The guide was superb.
Laura_K, Mar 2026
The guide was very helpful when getting onto and off the carriage. She was also very knowledgeable about the history of the area.
AmyBeth_M, Mar 2026
This was an amazing way to learn so much about Beaufort! Our group of four throughly enjoyed our carriage ride!
Mindy_M, Feb 2026
This carriage tour offered an Intriguing history of Beaufort’s people and places along with enjoyable humor.
Duane_B, Feb 2026
Be patient, horses have a mind as well. Easy to take pictures of all the famous places. The narrator was very knowledgeable.
Kailynn_S, Jan 2026
It was a great experience and our guide did a great job! The horse, Link, was big and beautiful and enjoyed nose rubs. We learned a lot about the history of Beaufort. We'll worth the money!
Michael_L, Jan 2026
Great experience the tour gide Anastasia was very good and informative. Overall great experience. Would recommend.
Cathy_S, Jan 2026
Great time! Great weather! We all had a wonderful time on the Beaufort journey. Thanks for the ride!
George_G, Dec 2025
A very enjoyable and educational tour. A remarkable history of this part of the south.
A must activity when visiting Beaufort.
Linda_S, Nov 2025
Excellent guide! Excellent and detailed facts. I have done the tour in the past and this was all new info for me.
VIRGINIA_C, Nov 2025
Informative and relaxing. Wonderful guide and a beautiful horse, well loved and cared for. Thank you for a great time!
Karen_B, Oct 2025
Wyatt was a great horse. And Charlotte was an exceptional guide. Knowledge, humor. We all loved the whole experience.
Been to Beaufort many times but now I know so much more.
Kevin_W, Oct 2025
Was our 4th carriage and each guide has their own way of giving the information so it doesn’t feel like a repeat. Anyone visiting Beaufort should take this tour.
Beverly_R, Oct 2025
Interesting ride through historic area to see beautiful home. Horse drawn carriage was beautifully decorated and driver/ narrator was pleasant and informative.
Dorothy_G, Oct 2025
We totally enjoyed the experience. Our driver was funny and very knowledgeable about the area. Our horse Bandit was very knowledgeable about the direction we were going, and we very happy about how well he was treated as we are animal lovers. We will definitely recommend it to others
Sharon_S, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour of Beaufort…great guide. Such great information on the history of the town….thank you!
Bill_E, Oct 2025
Very informative, interesting, scenic. Our guide was outstanding and our horse was well trained and behaved.
Raymond_C, Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable about the history of Beaufort. Guide was friendly and willing to answer any and all questions we had. She also made us feel welcome in this beautiful and historical cit.
Sarina_I, Sep 2025
Delightful! Highly recommended . A very nice way to learn the history of a very charming town. Our hosts were wonderful as well.Also love the way they care for their horses.
Devra_H, Sep 2025
Wonderful 24 yr old guide! She loves her horse and so informative with a sense of humor!! Great activity!
Sharon_D, Sep 2025
The guide was excellent and provided a detailed history on the Tour. Beaufort is still a small town in many ways.
Michelle_R, Sep 2025
They were very friendly first tour went out late but they didn’t shorten any tour each got the full experience. Tyler was very knowledgeable (For being 12) she was great!!!!!
Micah_F, May 2025
It was a great experience, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Staff was very friendly. The horses are treated very well.
Roberta_C, Apr 2025
Charlie was a great tour guide and Link our carriage horse was a sweet fella. Interesting information about the historic homes of Beaufort.
From $38.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
495
55 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$38.00
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Hilton Head Island, USA
More attractions near Hilton Head Island, USA