Charleston Haunted Horse and Carriage Evening Tour





Description
Experience Charleston’s dark side on this haunted horse-drawn carriage ride. Wander through historic neighborhoods, where centuries-old homes whisper secrets of their past inhabitants. Hear chilling tales of tragic events, restless spirits, and the mysteries that linger in the air. Your certified tour guide, steeped in local lore, will share spine-tingling stories of the city’s haunted sites, including eerie graveyards and spectral sightings. Discover why Charleston is known as one of the most haunted cities in America! Begin your haunted tour at the Big Red Barn, just one block off of Market Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. Your journey will take you past some of Charleston’s most talked about haunted sites, including cemeteries, churches and historic buildings. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this tour promises to leave you captivated by Charleston’s legends and rich history. The tour concludes back at the Big Red Barn; your original departure point.
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Join us as we explore some of the more sinister stories in Charleston’s history dating back to the early 19th century. This 45 minute tour covers parts of Downtown Charleston including the Circular Church graveyard, the Four Corners of Law, the Old Exchange building and Provost Dungeon, and more.
Your carriage ride will take you past the famed St. Philips Church, the oldest congregation in the U.S. south of Virginia. Just off of the Market on Church Street, this beautiful landmark is one not to miss.
Our Barn is located just off of the Charleston City Market. You will meet your certified tour guide here and then you will depart on your hour-long horse or mule-drawn carriage tour. The carriage will go through the City gate at the market where the tour guide is assigned a tour route. You will see about 30 blocks of the historic district which will include beautiful architecture, churches, buildings, gardens and more. The tour returns to the Big Red Barn.
Pass by the famed U.S. Custom House in Charleston, S.C. Construction began on this iconic building in 1852 but was halted before completion due to the possibility of South Carolina succeeding from the Union. The building was finally finished in 1879.
Learn about the many mysterious hauntings in and around this historic Charleston landmark. Not only will you hear about the history of the church itself which dates back to 1681, you'll also have the opportunity to learn about the church's graveyard and the many spooky stories surrounding it.
Completed in 1731, this is the only surviving public building in South Carolina. Used to store gun powder during the Revolutionary War and now used as a museum, there are plenty of stories, haunted and historic, to learn while passing by.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
Reviews(296)
Big Mike is a great storyteller and historian! O’Malley is a beautiful lady and perfect driver ♥️ We highly recommend this tour and will do it again. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us, Lisa! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your ghost tour with Big Mike and O’Malley. We look forward to your next visit to Charleston!
The haunted house ride was more calming than haunted and I really enjoyed it after a long, hot day of walking King St and shopping. They just touch on the deep, rich history of SC, but it was still informative and fun. Bill and Charley were great! I love how Charley would occasionally stomp his hoof 😊
We appreciate your positive feedback, Ylanda! Our team is thrilled to hear that your visit with us was a positive one. Your support means a lot to us!
Great experience guide was terrific and very informative
Your positive review just made our day. Melissa! Thank you for your support and for allowing us to show you the beauty of Charleston!
This horse and buggy tour was absolutely great and our entire family enjoyed it. Our guide Ian was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He knew so many interesting facts about the area. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thanks for the fantastic review! It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Auston and his horse Boeing did an amazing job with our tour. We booked at the last minute and had the pleasure of having the carriage to ourselves. Auston told us all about the history and hauntings of Charleston. If you are looking for a history lesson about Charleston and want to take a scenic tour, head down to Palmetto Carriage Works.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Tiffany! We’re are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your carriage tour with Austen and Boeing. It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Big Joe was an awesome tour guide. The horses are taken care of and treated well.
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Palmetto Carriage Works, Jennifer! Please come back and see us again on your next visit to Charleston!
Kind of a tongue-in-cheek haunted tour. A bit of humor to go along with the history. We took what was probably the last tour of the day for the guide and horse on a very hot evening. Both the guide and horse persevered.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Keith! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your ghost tour. Thanks for riding with us!
Wonderful tour. Guide was fun, funny and informative, and the stories she shared were so interesting. The horse, and carriage were incredible. . Highly recommend.
Thanks for the great review, Meredith! We hope to welcome you back to our Big Red Barn on your next visit to Charleston!
Lovely time of night to see the city, learn lots of history, and ponder the concepts of ghosts in the city!
Thanks for the fantastic review, Kathleen! It was a pleasure having you join us on tour!
Sims was a great guide and we loved Admiral. Admiral deserves another beer!
Thank you for your positive feedback, Terri! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Sims and an extra beer for Admiral! Cheers!



