Charleston: Haunted Horse Carriage Tour & Dungeon After Dark

Horses, Ghosts & 15 Blocks of Charleston After Sunset

You ride a horse-drawn carriage through Charleston's oldest graveyards, churches, and a colonial dungeon while a certified guide shares spooky local history. The 40-minute tour covers 15 blocks after dark, includes easy boarding via ramp, and works for families with children. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the stable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted horse and carriage tour

• Check in at stable
• Greet tour guide and board carriage
• Watch educational video and meet draft horses
• Tour 15 eerie blocks of old Charleston
• Pass Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
• Pass Circular Congregational Graveyard
• Pass St. Michael's Episcopal Church
• Return via pirate-infested waters and City Market
• Return to stable and disembark

The experience

The horses know the route so well they barely need the reins, which is either comforting or unsettling depending on how you feel about the stories your guide is about to tell. You board via a gentle ramp at the stable, meet the draft horses if you arrive early, and then you're rolling through downtown Charleston as the light drains out of the sky. Forty minutes sounds short until you realize you're covering more than 15 eerie blocks of the old walled city, and your certified guide isn't rushing through the details.

The tour hits the Circular Congregational Graveyard, the oldest one in Charleston, where the headstones lean at angles that make you wonder how long they've been settling. Then comes the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, the last colonial building built in America and also where people were actually locked up, which your guide will not let you forget. St. Michael's Episcopal Church, the oldest church building in the city, appears next, and by then you're starting to notice how many of these places have names attached to them: names of people who didn't leave, according to the stories. The carriage winds back past the pirate-infested waters Charleston used to have and through the Old City Market before returning to the stable.

The whole thing runs after dark, which is the only time this tour makes sense. Daylight would ruin it. You need the shadows between the gas lamps, the way the old brick looks different when it's lit from below, the feeling that you're moving through a place that hasn't quite finished with its past. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in and settle into the carriage. The ramp makes it easy even if you're traveling with small children or anyone who needs a gentler boarding. Water is available at the stable, and there's a restroom if you need it before you go.

What’s included

Your 40-minute haunted evening horse and carriage tour includes a certified guide who shares spooky tales as you pass graveyards, churches, the colonial dungeon, and haunted alleys throughout downtown Charleston. The tour departs from and returns to the stable, where you can meet the draft horses, watch an educational video, purchase water, and use the restroom before boarding via the easy-access ramp.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 22:15

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Old South Carriage

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want Charleston's ghost stories and oldest landmarks without walking. The carriage does the moving, and the guide handles the history. Plan for an evening departure after dark, which is what makes the atmosphere work.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the haunted carriage tour?

Forty minutes, covering more than 15 blocks of downtown Charleston's old walled city.

What attractions does the tour include?

The Circular Congregational Graveyard (oldest in Charleston), Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and the Old City Market.

What time does the tour run?

It's an evening tour that runs after dark. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in.

Is the carriage easy to board?

Yes, there's an inclined ramp and easy loading platform, suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's included in the tour price?

A certified guide, the 40-minute carriage ride, and spooky stories about Charleston's haunted history.

Can I use public transportation to get to the stable?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

What if I arrive late?

You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled reservation time to board and check in. Arriving late may affect your departure.