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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $50.00

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

levidmills

May 2022

We had Mike as our guide with Brian the horse pulling the weight! Both were excellent. Mike was very knowledgeable and funny! Brian was steady and calm. 100/100!!

Response from Host

May 2022

Hello, Thank you for taking the time and sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that it did not add up to meet your expectations. For 35+ years we have been creating amazing experiences for millions of our guests. If you would like to discuss this further please reach out to me to see if we can rectify the situation. Thank you. Scott B. Guest Relations Manager 843-723-9712

Marie Martine M

May 2022

The carriage tour was a perect way to orient ourselves in the city. The commentaries were not very helpful but the poor driver had to worry about riding the cart and controlling the horse, as well a doing the tour commentaries. I thing that if they had been two: a guide and a driver, it would be better. The price included also a harbor cruise, so it was not a bad deal.

Response from Host

May 2022

Hello, we are sorry to hear that your tour was not to your satisfaction. We want every guest visiting our beautiful city to have a memorable experience. Please reach out to me so I can help make this right. Thank you for choosing Old South Carriage Co. Scott B. Old South Carriage Co. Guest Relations manager 843-723-9712

melissanh2015

May 2022

A must do when visiting downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Madison was our guide who gave us a great history lesson while on tour. And of course we can’t forget to mention our wonderful draft horse “Prince” who obeyed all the traffic signs! This is a wonderful tour to see the simple hidden history of the area.

Response from Host

May 2022

Hi, Thanks for sharing your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to join us on a lovely carriage ride through Historic Downtown Charleston. We are proud of this city and believe the best way to experience it is by horse and carriage. Thanks again for joining us and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Scott B. Guest Relations Manager