Charleston's Historic Heart: Exclusive Horse Carriage Journey
Travel by horse-drawn carriage along the picturesque streets of Charleston and take in the history of this South Carolina city. See highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens while listening to informative commentary about the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide. Enjoy the relaxed pace of a carriage tour as you soak up the southern charm of Charleston.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Kevin_P, 10/23/2025 10:00:12 PM
We took an afternoon ride and very much enjoyed it. Driver was a South Carolina native and made it fun
SummerTime39, 10/23/2025 8:19:43 PM
It was a very interesting hour spent with our driver and horse. The driver skillfully navigated very narrow streets and the horse maintained a calm and cool disposition in spite of a speeding car and a fire engine with lights flashing and sirens blaring passing us by. We found our ride to be very interesting and we learned lots of fascinating facts about the neighborhood we toured!
Anna_G, 10/23/2025 7:01:45 PM
Room was perfect location to downtown shopping district. Very clean inside and plenty of towels and toiletries! Very private and was perfect for our stay!
DouglasShi, 10/23/2025 4:50:06 PM
Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. We got to see many landmarks and historical sites / buildings, and our guide was a hoot. We highly recommend this experience.
187kavitas, 10/23/2025 3:17:09 PM
Visiting from Detroit, We had such a beautiful experience with Kevin and his amazing horse, Donald! The carriage ride was peaceful and full of charm — the perfect way to see the city. Kevin was funny, friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what he does. He shared fun stories and made the ride feel relaxed and enjoyable. Donald was gentle, well-behaved, and absolutely gorgeous. This was one of the highlights of our trip — highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting!
James_L, 10/23/2025 2:18:10 PM
Excellent tour of Charlestons historical area! The driver (Ben) was very informative and humorous!! The set up was very functional
Kay_C, 10/23/2025 1:01:21 PM
We loved this tour. The guide was very personable and knowledgeable. It was the first tour we did and it was such a beautiful day. Great way to see the sights. Highly recommend this tour.
247lucindam, 10/23/2025 11:56:12 AM
Our family had a wonderful one-hour tour with knowledgeable tour guide Mike Hicks and his gentle giant of a horse Winston. We saw the most important sights of charming Charleston which Mike brought to life with interesting anecdotes. Winston was patient and sweet while we took touristy photos with him. Well worth the $48 admission.
773judyannf, 10/23/2025 11:11:40 AM
It was a wonderful carriage ride, our guide, Emily was fantastic, she was so informative and we learned so much about Charleston! Brian is a beautiful horse, loved when he did a little jig back at the stable! Emily was fun and bubbly, made the tour so enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Chuck_H, 10/23/2025 9:58:08 AM
Pay attention to the professional, weee loved it! Almost missed it because of mechanical issues but persevered!!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Departure point
Departure Point: Old South Carriage Address: 14 Anson St. Charleston, SC 29401 Dates: Daily - MUST check-in 15-minutesReturn details
Travel by horse-drawn carriage along the picturesque streets of Charleston and take in the history of this South Carolina city. See highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens while listening to informative commentary about the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide. Enjoy the relaxed pace of a carriage tour as you soak up the southern charm of Charleston.Redemption
Old South Carriage Co 14 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA • Parking is NOT included with your ticket. City parking lot is located across the street from the barn and additionally on surrounding streets at metered parking spots. • All tours leave at the scheduled booking time. Customers MUST arrive 15 minutes prior to their reservation time. If you have not checked in 15-minutes prior to your departure time, we may not have availability to push you back. • 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 ticket. - Carriages seat a maximum of 16 passengers, groups larger than 16 will need to be split up. TERMS and RELEASE of LIABILITY: 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. For more information, please visit oldsouthcarriage.com/terms24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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