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Ride through Charleston’s French Quarter - Old South Horse & Carriage Tour
On a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride through the picturesque streets of French Quarter, Charleston, you’ll soak up the rich history of this South Carolina city while passing historically significant homes, churches and gardens; your certified guide provides informative commentary about the city’s role in our nation’s history, letting you enjoy the relaxed pace of a carriage tour as you take in the authentic southern charm.
About this activity in French Quarter
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Travel by a horse-drawn carriage through the historic streets of the French Quarter, Charleston, and soak up the city’s signature southern charm.
- View architecturally significant homes, churches and lush gardens while your certified driver-guide shares stories about the area’s role in American history.
- Enjoy a relaxed, 1-hour sightseeing tour pulled by a gentle Belgian or Percheron draft horse-ideal for families and visitors seeking a leisurely pace.
- Small-group atmosphere aboard carriages that seat up to 16 passengers, giving you clear sightlines for photos and commentary as you explore the district.
Important Information
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in; late arrivals may risk cancellation without refund.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible and permits service animals; infants may ride in a pram or on an adult’s lap (children 3 and under ride free when seated on a lap).
- Gratuities are not included in the ticket price; public transportation options are available nearby if you’re not driving.
- By booking, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with horse-drawn carriage tours and agree to the operator’s participant terms.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Old South Carriage Co. ticket area in the French Quarter. Look for the carriage staging area near the established boarding point and check in with the attendant at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
Includes
- Take a 1-hour horse & carriage sightseeing tour through the French Quarter, Charleston, and view historically significant homes, churches and gardens.
- Hear compelling stories about the city’s role in our nation’s history from your certified driver/guide as you explore the area.
- Ride behind a Belgian or Percheron draft horse handled by a certified driver/guide for an authentic Charleston carriage experience.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included.
Other
- This experience is wheelchair accessible so you can enjoy the carriage tour in comfort.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the tour.
- Service animals are allowed on the carriage tours.
- Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point in the French Quarter.
- The carriage can transport up to 16 passengers per departure-suitable for groups and families.
- Children 3 years and under ride free provided they sit on the lap of a parent or guardian; if you want a seat for your child you must purchase a child seat.
- The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels so most travelers can participate.
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time; failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled without refund.
- By purchasing tickets for any horse-drawn carriage tour with Old South Carriage Co., you acknowledge and accept all risks and liabilities associated with the tour, the horses, and its properties and agree to release Old South Carriage Co. and its employees from all liability for injuries, damages, or losses that may occur.
Customer Reviews
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Learned a lot about the history of Charleston. Janice and Leo are a great team. Janice really knows her Charleston history.
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This was very informative, fun and well worth it! I would definitely suggest this as one of the first things to do in Charleston. It gives you some ideas on what other things you might like to see and do.
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Very informative. Actually went to a part of town I had not been to before. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend. Learned some new things I had not heard before.
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Know more about French Quarter
On this 1-hour horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour you’ll pass historically significant homes, churches and gardens while listening to informative commentary from your certified guide about the city’s role in our nation’s history.
A certified driver/guide leads every tour and you’ll travel behind a Belgian or Percheron draft horse while enjoying historical storytelling along the route.
Each carriage can transport up to 16 passengers; you must check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to avoid possible cancellation of your reservation.
Yes - the relaxed pace makes the tour family-friendly; infants and small children can ride in a pram or sit on an adult’s lap, and children 3 and under ride free when seated on a parent’s lap.
The carriage tour is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all physical fitness levels, and there are nearby public transportation options to reach the meeting point.
Gratuities are not included in the tour price. For detailed refund rules, please refer to the booking terms that explain cancellation and refund timelines.
