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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour
Badge of ExcellenceCharleston, USA
- 1 hour
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 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.
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
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.
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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7,235 reviews
Connie_H, Apr 2024
Beautiful way to see the city and learn some history of Charleston. Beautiful southern homes. Do wish we could have seen Rainbow Row.
Darlene_S, Apr 2024
Wendy and Roger were excellent!! I learned a lot about Charleston. The horses were magnificent and very well taken care of.
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2024
Our guide was amazing and he even sang for us! Even though it was raining, he still kept us engaged and cracked a lot of jokes. Our horse, Wayne, was super sweet and well cared for.
Lyudmila_K, Apr 2024
Tour guide, Star was amazing, very knowledgeable, history, funny jokes and pleasant atmosphere all thanks to Star and her Body! Recommend to everyone!
Sally_B, Apr 2024
The carriage tour was a great ending to our Charleston weekend. The guide (apologies) name escapes me, from Chicago was very knowledgeable.
The unfortunate drizzle did not take away from my experience. Enjoyed the tour and this wonderful city!
Jackie_S, Apr 2024
Star is an excellent tour guide! Her love of her hometown shines throughout the tour. Star and Rex make a great team!
Carol_S, Apr 2024
We enjoyed a relaxing and interesting tour of Charleston and came home with memorable stories of the city and ideas for a couple more places to visit.
Karen_M, Apr 2024
Great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny! Everyone on the tour thought he did a great job of explaining the history of Charleston.
Jennifer_S, Apr 2024
Loved it! Our guides Noah (equine) and Amanda were great!! The tour gave us a great overview of downtown Charleston!
sharon_b, Apr 2024
We learned a lot about Charleston and were very entertained. Our guide made sure to tell us how humanely the horses are treated. Lovely way to explore Charleston.
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