Published on Oct, 2024

After a bit of a group-caused hiccup, we made our way into the carriage after watching the staff cool down then remove from rotation for the day a horse whose temperature was slightly elevated, our tour was underway. Michael O was immediately engaging and friendly while also being very professional. Buddy was the perfect gentleman, with nary a head toss in sight. Care of the beautiful Belgian draft horse was top of mind, and Buddy has the appearance and demeanor of a well cared for, well nourished equine. Charleston is one of our favorite cities to visit but this was the first time we’d been on a carriage tour.

Published on Oct, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our carriage tour. Our guide, Michael, was knowledgable, entertaining, and a great story teller. The horse, Curtis, was smart and so well behaved, as well as handsome! We were in Charleston with our Yacht Club from Virginia, and our group filled the carriage. Curtis had no problem in taking us all on a great trip! Michael was a terrific guide, and pointed out so many interesting sites as well as the history behind them. We were sad when the hour was up!

Published on Oct, 2024

Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. He kept us engaged and and I was amazed how much information he shared with us.

Published on Jun, 2024

This was a really great introduction to Charleston. We had a "guide in training" along, he spoke while another guide actually "drove". His presentation wasn't as polished as it no doubt will be in another month, but he conveyed a lot of information! I suspect this was a bonus, as he seemed quite determined not to leave anything out. Two caveats: Although we booked in advance with Charleston Carriage Works, and "checked in" at that location, we were sent down the street to Palmetto Carriage Works for the actual tour. Additionally, although the information here on Trip Advisor states there would be a max of 10 participants in the tour (something that distinguished this listing from the others I looked at) there were actually 16. Nevertheless the ride was comfortable and we were able to hear what the guide said without difficulty

Published on Jun, 2024

We had 2 drivers, one of whom was in training. Thus his presentation was perhaps less polished than in might have been, but he passed along a lot of detail about what we were seeing and the history of Charleston (we enjoyed this so much that my daughter wanted to do it again-- the difference in how much information we were given by the other guide was startling). He also told us about the horses which was a nice touch. The ride was quite comfortable. We had arranged to sit up front as half of our party is hard of hearing; none of us had any difficulty hearing or understanding but I can't speak for what it might be like toward the back. I would note that although we booked with Charleston Carriage works, when we arrived at the starting area the lady who checked us sent us down the street to Palmetto Carriage Works