Top Charleston Horse Carriage Rides

Experience more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour 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.

Trot down cobblestone-lined streets and past grand historical homes on a horse and carriage tour of downtown Charleston. Open-sided seating allows for unobstructed views of Charleston’s centuries-old architecture and picturesque residential areas, while a fully-narrated tour informs and entertains as you pass key sites such as the Charleston City Market and more.

Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the heart of historic Charleston on a 1-hour, guided tour through the heart of the city. Soak up the old fashioned charm of cobblestone streets lined with antebellum houses, lush gardens, and landmark churches as you listen to stories about Charleston history, architecture, and culture.

Put a romantic twist on Charleston sightseeing with this private horse and carriage tour of the historic district. Trot through a 15-block area of cobbled streets, passing lovely homes, historic monuments, and more, all while your licensed guide shares stories about Charleston’s fascinating history. Because this tour is just for you and your party of up to four people, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

This one-hour tour tells the tales of Charleston's most pivotal moments and will have travelers falling in love with the unique culture and beautiful landscapes of this southern city. Your experience begins in the stable opposite Market Street, where you'll interact with horses before riding along in a custom carriage through the landmarks and attractions of this coastal town. The 16-passenger carriages are lighter and more comfortable that most, making them as enjoyable for the horses are they are for travelers!

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston’s past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Discover Charleston's colonial roots on this evening carriage tour within the city of Charles Towne's original boundaries. Travel with a horse and buggy, just as the colonists did, on an evening tour that spares you from the midday heat as you learn about Charleston history between 1680-1770, including a visit to the oldest building in Charleston, the Four Corners of Law, Waterfront Park, and more.

Discover downtown Charleston on a 35-minute carriage ride that passes through the Commercial District and Waterfront Park. Learn about the history, architecture, and people of this old South Carolina city throughout the tour.

Enjoy a scenic journey to one of America's greatest historic treasures - Charleston, South Carolina, for a day of sightseeing, shopping and dining! Experience the highlights of Charleston with a full sightseeing day trip from Myrtle Beach. Tour package includes a ride through the historic district in a traditional Horse-Drawn Carriage, Charleston Harbor Boat Tour, visit to Boone Hall Plantation with included Guided House Tour, and a brief stop at the Old City Market. 

Explore Charleston in an intimate horse-drawn carriage during this 1-hour private tour. Get personalized attention from your guide while riding through the historic streets of the old walled town.

Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times. See the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of the most historic buildings in America, and much more.

Learn about Charleston’s pivotal role in the Civil War as you travel by horse and carriage to antebellum neighborhoods and historical monuments commemorating the war. Your guide narrates every minute of the tour and paints the town in a historical light, bringing tales of secession to life. Though Civil War history buffs especially love this tour, it’s also a hit for anyone looking to learn about Charleston while traveling by horse and carriage.

Charleston’s cobbled alleyways and charming cityscapes look better from the back of a historical horse and carriage—a favorite Charleston sightseeing tour that takes a romantic twist with this private tour. Avoid the crowds of other carriage tours and get personalized commentary from your guide as you trot through the French Quarter, down Market Street, and past grand historic homes.

See Charleston sights, learn a bit of history, and discover the legacy of black history and culture in the Lowcountry on this Charleston horse and carriage tour. This tour specifically looks at the history of African and African American cultures in the Lowcountry, from the horrors of slavery to the creation of Charleston’s first free communities. Travel by horse and buggy to sights including Mother Emanuel AME while your guide shares pieces of history that are often overlooked.

Charleston may not be known for its white Christmases, but this private holiday “sleigh” ride offers plenty of Christmas cheer. Hop into a carriage decked out with sleigh bells and snack on holiday cookies and hot cocoa as your guide takes you through the streets of downtown Charleston. Thoughtful inclusions like a blanket keep you cozy, and Christmas carols back at the barn make your evening extra festive.

Explore Charleston without the hassle of navigating on your own on a horse–drawn carriage tour through a few of the city’s historic residential neighborhoods. Your guide, who points out landmarks often missed by visitors, provides trivia and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Offering a fresh perspective on the city, this tour is popular among newcomers and long–time residents of Charleston alike.