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Historic Charleston Carriage Tour

1-Hour tour

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Adult $50 | Child $40

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Typically 9am to 5pm. Varies seasonally.

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Explore Charleston's Rich History with the City's Friendliest Guides and Extraordinary Horses

Our most popular tour!

Explore historic downtown Charleston with a friendly, engaging guide, a beautiful horse, and a comfortable carriage for a memorable 1-hour carriage ride through history.

Historic Charleston Carriage Tour

$50 / Adult (ages 12+)

$40 / Child(ages 4-11)•$0 / Infants(ages 0-3)

Enjoy a relaxing historic carriage ride in Charleston, SC while your engaging guide and lovable horse take you through the historic sites and attractions.

Location: The Historic Downtown Charleston District
Capacity: Up to 16 passengers
Duration: 1 hour
Available daily, typically 9am to 5pm. Varies seasonally. Departs every 15-30 minutes
Charleston's most comfortable carriages
Charleston's most comfortable carriages
Starts 1 block from the Charleston City Market at 14 Anson St.

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Essential Information to Plan Your Visit

Meet at Old South Carriage 14 Anson St., Charleston
Arrive 10 minutes before your tour.
We are proud to offer guests a comfortable, indoor meeting location with seating and restrooms.

Parking Tips

Find parking lots and garages near us using Parkopedia.
City-metered street parking is free on Sundays.
You can also park at the Visitor’s Center and ride the free Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) to the Market.

For Your Comfort

Restrooms: A restroom is available in our building at 14 Anson St. There will be no scheduled breaks during the 60-minute tour.
Accessibility: Everyone boards our carriages from an elevated platform accessed via an inclined ramp. Deboarding occurs from a different elevated platform with three steps and a handrail to ground level. Guests with mobility issues will find that our accessibility accommodations rank among the best carriage tours.
Drinks: You can purchase water at our office or bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverage for the journey. We donate 25 cents of each bottled beverage sold to Water Missions International.
Carriages: Our carriages are built for the comfort of our passengers with foam-padded leather seats with backrests and a rooftop to protect against intense sunshine or rain. There's plenty of legroom even for tall folks!

Planning for the Weather

We operate rain or shine with your safety in mind. Carriages are covered, and rain ponchos are available on-site for $5.00.
In the event of lightning, or when determined by the City of Charleston ordinance, carriage tours will be canceled. You’ll be notified in advance if a tour will be canceled.

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Why We Are a Leader of Charleston Guided Tours Since 1983

Authentic, Comfortable Carriages

Our modern carriages are designed for comfort for you and our horses, while maintaining an authentic look.

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Extraordinary Horses

Our beautiful horses are the stars of our Charleston carriage tours, and caring for them is our top priority.

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Certified Guides

Only top-tier Palmetto Guild certified guides lead our carriage rides in Charleston for the most entertaining and accurate tour.

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Upgrades & Add Ons

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Historic Carriage Tour & Haunted Carriage Tour Package

Save up to $10 per person

In addition to your iconic historic Charleston carriage tour, take an evening haunted carriage tour exploring downtown Charleston’s spooky past. Save on our 2 most popular tours.

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Historic Carriage Tour & Harbor Cruise Package

+$32 adults, +$23 children (4-11)

Experience outstanding views and Charleston history from the waterways with a Charleson harbor tour. Take this tour on the same day or different days. (Available Mar-Dec)

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Make It A Private Tour

Upgrade to a Private Row

Get a row to yourself by filling the remaining seats for a discounted price and a more private carriage ride experience. Each row has 4 seats.

$25 per empty seat

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Upgrade to a Private Carriage

Book a private tour in Charleston in an exclusive carriage for just your group. Up to 2 private carriages can be booked online; for 3 or more carriages, please contact us.

$700 per carriage

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Private Vis-à-Vis Carriage

Experience an intimate, private carriage ride in Charleston, SC for 1-4 people.

$500 per carriage

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