USA ·HORSEBACK RIDING IN CHARLESTON
The good 7 horseback riding trips in Charleston go weeks ahead in season and the rest sit empty for a reason. Below: which is which, and what you get for the money.
Review of Charleston’s Old South Carriage Tour, with route details, horse care, guide quality, price, tips, and booking advice.
“Great way to see the city and learn about the history. Ro was an excellent tour guide; informative, funny and great with the mix of older and younger passengers.”
Review of Charleston’s 40-minute haunted horse and carriage tour, with spooky tales, historic sights, accessibility tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“Such a stupid “tour”. We basically went around the block while being referred to photos of the places we were supposed to see rather than reliably being shown those locations. The tour guide’s spiel was so indecipherable we couldn’t follow her at all. Some of the photos in the QR code photo album weren’t even mentioned. We kept stopping near parking lots and construction areas. Beyond dumb and a total waste of money. Nice horse, though.”
Ride through historic Charleston by horse-drawn carriage, with certified guides, grand homes, gardens, and city history for $49.95.
“Lovely experience. We went early in the day and had an almost private tour. Jim was a great guide and Donald, the gorgeous Belgian draft horse, did a great job leading us around. Palmetto takes such good care of their horses!”
See Charleston’s historic core by horse-drawn carriage, with live stories, harbor views, Rainbow Row, and practical tips for this one-hour tour.
“Madison the guide was outstanding and Milo the horse was wonderful!”
Review of Charleston’s one-hour horse and carriage tour, with historic homes, expert storytelling, small groups, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was fine but $190 was a little much for what it was for 4 people. The tour guide was nice but not super entertaining. He knew the history but it was a lot about real estate and how expensive everything is now.”
Review of Charleston’s one-hour horse and carriage tour, with historic sights, guide tips, route details, pricing, and practical advice.
“This particular carriage company does not operate past 5pm - this app does not indicate a close time. We showed up a little past closing time and Caroline informed us that we would have to come back the next day as the tickets would be honored. Inconvenient, however the tour of the historic downtown area was great. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! He also explained how the horses were very spoiled and well taken care of.”
Review of Charleston’s one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour, with historic homes, gardens, churches, guide tips, accessibility, value, and practical advice.
“Great experience and very informative. Our driver was amazing and beautiful horses well cared for!”
Start on a coastline and work inland.
