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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

Overview

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.

City: Charleston

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $50.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

See Charleston highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens

Belgian or Percheron Draft Horse

Certified Driver/Guide

1-Hour Horse & Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Charleston

Hear stories of the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide

Additional Info

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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff
Public carriage tours are seated up to 100% capacity, full capacity consists of up to 16 passengers with 4 guests seated per row.

What To Expect

Old South Carriage Company

Our stable is where your tour experience will begin and end. After checking in you can say hi to our draft horses, watch an educational video, purchases a bottle of water, or use our restroom. As you board your carriage via our inclined ramp / easy loading platform, your certified tour guide will greet you.

Charleston City Market

After leaving our stable, your carriage will stop at the City gate near the Market, where a route is assigned by the City of Charleston. Our industry is governed by this system in order to disperse the carriage traffic more evenly throughout the city. Your tour will cover about 30 blocks and 300+ years of history. Though specific landmarks vary by route, all tours pass by sights that give Charleston its unique charm – custom wrought iron gates, well-manicured gardens, historic mansions with picturesque piazzas, and the many church steeples of the “Holy City.”

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Linda_F

May 2022

Negative thoughts for the guide. I felt like I was in class with a rude teacher telling me how stupid I was about history.

Response from Host

May 2022

Hi, I am distressed to hear that you had a negative experience and want to make this right. We can provide another Old South experience on a complimentary basis. Please contact me when convenient so we can resolve this matter to your satisfaction. Again, our apologies for the experience and sincere thanks for providing your honest feedback. Scott B. Old South Carriage Co. Guest Relations Manager 843-723-9712

Jennifer B

May 2022

Billy was a fabulous tour guide through the streets of Charleston! It is our first visit & this was a great way to learn some history while seeing the sites. I would highly recommend this tour. It was very easy to book, on time, & great customer service start to finish. You won’t regret it!

Response from Host

May 2022

Hello, we are so glad you had a great experience on your tour of our amazing city! Please stop by again on your next visit. Thank you for choosing Old South Carriage Co. Scott B. Guest relations manager

Efjones

May 2022

The ride was enjoyable and we had the tour of the churches. The guide was knowledgeable about the history, trivia that included, buildings, fires, earthquakes, ghost, etc. He even gave us several details about the horse.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for choosing Old South to tour this amazing historic city! We appreciate the kind words. We hope to see y’all again in the future. Scott B. Guest Relations Manager