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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Charleston, United States

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Overview

Experience 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 will you lead you through the streets while you learn about this “Holy City” and its role in the Civil War.
  • Narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston
  • Follow a scenic route through 30 blocks of the historic district
  • See grand antebellum homes and hear about their former owners
  • 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
    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.

What To Expect

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.

Old South Carriage Company

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Charleston City Market (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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

Q:Is parking available for the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:There are multiple parking garages and lots near the City Market. You can also park at the Visitor’s Center and ride the free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) to the Market.

Apr 2021

Q:How early should I arrive for the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:You MUST check in 15-minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being canceled without a refund.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:Yes, 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.

Apr 2021

Q:How long is the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:The carriage tour lasts approximately an hour (50-60 mins.)

Apr 2021

Q:Is the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour narrated?

A:Yes. Our tours are narrated by a certified guide. All of our guides who provide historic tours are required to be members of the Palmetto Guild, which indicates they have successfully passed a comprehensive examination on the history of Charleston.

Apr 2021

Q:What will I see during the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:The tour covers about 30 blocks and 300+ years of history. Specific landmarks may vary, but all tours pass by sights including custom wrought iron gates, gardens, historic mansions with picturesque piazzas, and the church steeples of the “Holy City.”

Apr 2021

Q:How many people does the carriage seat during the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:Our surrey-style carriages seat up to 16 passengers and our wagonette carriages seat up to 8 passengers

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring snacks/drinks with me on the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:Food is not allowed on the carriage, however, you may bring drinks with you. You can purchase bottled water at our offices before or after your tour.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring a stroller on the Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour?

A:We cannot accommodate strollers on the carriage, however, you may store your stroller at our stable while you're on tour.

Apr 2021

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Traveler Tips

If you visit Charleston in the summer, take an early tour or in the evening.
We took the tour at 5 pm which made it even more pleasant with a cool breeze.
The starting location is an easy 10 minute walk from the cruise port and easy to find.

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Best tour in Charleston!
Amy_S, May 2023
Ben, our guide, and Eli, our carriage engine, were both amazing! Ben was so knowledgeable and fun. Eli was so obedient and smooth going. Had an absolute blast! Thank you so much!
Row row great guide along...
Marian_R, May 2023
Row row great guide along with Buddy the fabulous horse!!! Weather was fantastic and enjoyed Charleston as usual.
Brian & Eli is the way to see Charleston
Stella_H, May 2023
Brian and Eli were excellent for our historical tour of Charleston. Brian made the tour interesting with humor and was open to the many questions we all had. Excellent experience!!!
Moose our amazing horse...
Christine_B, May 2023
Moose our amazing horse and I believe Caroline were amazing tour guides. So knowledgeable and passionate about Charleston. Thanks for a great trip.
Awesome guide. The...
Pete_o, May 2023
Awesome guide. The history aspect was amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone coming here. Really learned new things.
Informative and funny
Karen_L, May 2023
We had a fabulous trip with Teddy the horse and Mike our host. We were made to feel so welcome and special celebrating my husbands 60th.
Excellent tour
John_S, May 2023
Excellent tour very informative and approachable guide. We were out and about for just over an hour. Highly recommend
A history Lesson
Janet_G, May 2023
We had Don and Leo. Both did an awesome job. Loved how Don brought history to life. Really enjoyed the entire excursion. Would recommend to all
Good Time
Emma_R, May 2023
We had a great time. Very relaxed and informative! The horses are friendly, the seats were comfy and the guide really knew his stuff!
Great way to get to know the city
Laura_A, May 2023
So much history. And info about the horses was the cherry on top. Awesome! Definitely recommend. This tour provider has a great waiting area when you can relax before heading out. Well it wasn’t very crowded the weekend I was there. But I could see it being a welcome respite in the heat w air conditioning and a place to get water.
Beauty and Knowledge
Leslie_S, May 2023
Austin, our guide, and Godzilla, our horse, were amazing! We had beauty and knowledge together. Austin seems to truly enjoy what he does and you feel it! I will definitely do this trip again when I visit Charleston in the future.
Fun way to learn history
Sean_O, May 2023
Just learning more about the city of Charleston was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Great over all experience
It was a fun time but...
Kim_N, May 2023
It was a fun time but would have been even better if it wasn't raining. Enjoyed hearing about the history.
You must enjoy
Jean_H, May 2023
Learning about history of this great city. Our guide was informative and helpful. Easy to get to. Could not believe how well behaved the horses were.
Had a wonderful time. The...
Lisa_D, May 2023
Had a wonderful time. The driver was excellent and she knew alot. The horses were all beautiful. Had great weather as well.
Beautiful Charleston
Linda_F, May 2023
Great tour with a wonderful guide full of lots of unusual information. He was very gentle with the horse Tucket
Great way to learn about the city
Grace_M, May 2023
Janice was such a great tour guide and Moose was a great horse. We learned so much and it was a great way to see the city and get some of the history.
Lots of fun and very entertaining.
Michael_G, May 2023
Not only was it a treat to be taken around town on a horse pulled wagon, the guide was full of very useful information, plenty of humor, and even regaled us with his rendition of a Broadway song! Very fun time! And a great overview of the city allowing us to see at a glance the hot spots to visit after the ride.
Worth doing!
KatherineAnn_T, May 2023
Bob was a great, fun guide! Learned much Charleston history. Very enjoyable! We saw many things that we wanted to see, after the tour, and did do. Parking was easy! Loved how Viator sends reminders, helps identify meeting places and suggestions for ease of getting there. Very helpful friend to guide us!
Insight into Charleston's originality.
RobertL_O, May 2023
Learning about the efforts to preserve the originality of downtown Charleston! Our guide was very informative!
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