Ride a 1-hour narrated carriage tour through Charleston’s Historic District
1 hour
Up to 16 people
Carriage ride, Narration
See Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage on a fully narrated 1-hour group tour. Depart from the Historic City Market and follow one of several city-assigned routes through historic streets.
Ages 4+ only. Routes are assigned by the City of Charleston at the gate, and wait times may vary during peak season and on weekends.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
No. The City of Charleston assigns one of four routes at the gate before departure, using a random draw.
Check in at the ticket office on your selected day before your preferred departure time, and you’ll be assigned to the next available carriage.
Tours depart about every 30 minutes. Hours are 9:30am–5pm daily during daylight savings time (March–Nov) and 9:30am–4pm daily (Nov–Feb).
Ticket office at 45 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston's carriage tour scene has some standout personalities, and this crew is clearly well-loved. Guides like Eric, Caroline, Richard, and Ricky get called out repeatedly for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about the city's history, including its more difficult chapters. The horses even get fan mail, with Picasso, Amigo, and Union Man Fireside earning their own shoutouts from happy riders. One practical note worth knowing: the city randomizes routes among carriage companies to manage downtown traffic, so you won't always know your path in advance. Several visitors actually saw this as a reason to come back and try a different route, which speaks to how much they enjoyed the experience overall. If you're looking for a relaxed but genuinely informative way to explore Charleston, this is a solid pick. The consistent praise across different guides suggests the quality isn't just about getting lucky with one great storyteller. It's baked into how these tours are run.
We had an amazing tour with Richard and Ironsides. Richard was very knowledgeable and told great stories. He also answered all our questions. The nice thing is he also explained how they look after all their horses and provide them with a comfortable life outside of the touring. Highly recommend!!
Dave Urion
June 22, 2026
We had an amazing tour with Richard and Ironsides. Richard was very knowledgeable and told great stories. He also answered all our questions. The nice thing is he also explained how they look after all their horses and provide them with a comfortable life outside of the touring. Highly recommend!!
Dave Urion
June 22, 2026