Charleston’s Old South Carriage Ride and Guided History Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓See 30 blocks of Charleson's historic district with ease
- ✓Hear stories about former residents that most tourists miss
- ✓Great photo ops of gardens with beautiful wrought iron gates
- ✓Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead your carriage through the streets
What's included
- ＋See Charleston highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens
- ＋Belgian or Percheron Draft Horse
- ＋Certified Driver/Guide
- ＋1-Hour Horse & Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Charleston
- ＋Hear stories of the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Ride and Guided History Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓See 30 blocks of Charleson's historic district with ease
- ✓Hear stories about former residents that most tourists miss
- ✓Great photo ops of gardens with beautiful wrought iron gates
- ✓Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead your carriage through the streets
What's included
- ＋See Charleston highlights such as historically significant homes, churches and gardens
- ＋Belgian or Percheron Draft Horse
- ＋Certified Driver/Guide
- ＋1-Hour Horse & Carriage Sightseeing Tour of Charleston
- ＋Hear stories of the city’s role in our nation's history from your certified guide