This was my second trip with Capt Dan. It was as good as the first with historic information as…read morewell as a few visuals from the past to explain what we were visiting. He was a true professional, polite and helpful. The tour was the highlight of our vacation. We saw places the other organized tours could not go and we felt safe on his boat.

We had family in town for the weekend and wanted to take advantage of the warm weather! We booked a…read moretwo hour tour with captain dan and enjoyed every minute of our time on the water. He took us all around Charleston and shared amazing facts of the area at each stop. He's an amazing captain and very knowledgeable of SC history. I can't recommend him enough!!!! Great experience

Our reservation was originally at 4pm but we were in the area early and asked if there was room on…read morean earlier ride. Yep, and no problem switching. Our guide was great. (He had red hair but I can't remember his name). He was entertaining with a few jokes here and there and very knowledgeable about the area. He answered questions along the way. It's interesting how the city manages the tours. We rode to a city station and they gave us a card which indicated which area we had to take. Each guide has some freedom in which route they take through the designated area. All of this means is that you could take the tour multiple times and see different things each time. You don't get a choice in where you sit but our group of two got the front seats. Great for unobstructed views but not so good when your nose fills with a whiff of what's in the horse diaper. Traffic and the carriage rides seem to get along well. The horses are well tended to and are rotated from the stables to pasture on a regular basis. We thank Cliff our horse for a fun smooth ride.

I'm happy to say I'm bumping my review up from three stars to four after giving Old South Carriage…read moreCompany another chance. During my first visit to Charleston a few years ago, I took one of their daytime carriage tours and left feeling... underwhelmed. I didn't learn all that much, the tour wasn't especially memorable, and I wrote that I'd rather have explored the city on foot. Fast forward to my most recent visit when one of my friends wanted to do the Haunted Carriage Tour. Since it was something different, I happily went along and I'm glad I did. Our horse, Ron, was a 2,000 pound French Percheron and wow.... talk about a workhorse! From what I observed, the horses seemed well cared for despite the small stable. It was fun learning a little about Ron before we set off. Our guide, Matt, was informative, engaging, and did a great job mixing Charleston history with the haunted stories. While I'm not really into ghost tours, I still learned quite a bit. In fact, my favorite takeaway wasn't haunted at all - it was learning the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery. This tour also had a digital component as we were prompted to scan the QR code to see photos of the individuals/"ghosts" he was talking about. The tour also gave us another opportunity to see Charleston from a different perspective and this time around I enjoyed riding through the historic streets by carriage. Overall, this experience was much more enjoyable than my first. The company clearly has these tours down to a science and if you're deciding between a daytime tour and the haunted evening tour, I'd surprisingly recommend the latter. I'm glad I gave Old South another chance.

Our driver was Hylton, yes with a Y and he did a great job. The city decides at the last minute…read morewhere each carriage has to go each route, ours took us to the french quarter and Hylton was very engaging and funny while giving us a lesson with so many stories about Charleston I would take it again but would hate to be given the same route and for that reason I will just look at the pretty horses when driving downtown

My wife and I were in Charleston celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and stayed at the French…read moreQuarter Inn. As part of our stay, I selected a private carriage ride, which was provided through Palmetto Carriage Works. From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and efficient. They quickly handled a large group ahead of us and made sure we were on our way without much of a wait. When it was our turn, we met our driver, Brian, and he absolutely made the experience. He quickly picked up on how much we already knew about Charleston and tailored the tour accordingly. He seemed to have an endless supply of stories, history, and interesting details, and he kept us entertained throughout the entire ride. We laughed, talked, and genuinely enjoyed every minute of it. Brian was knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly engaging. I cannot recommend him or Palmetto Carriage Works highly enough. It was a wonderful part of our anniversary trip and an experience we will remember for a long time.

Was great tour, Mary Ellen was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, and very helpful. It rained on…read moreus in the middle of the tour and she took great care to time our inside cover during the rain. She even offered to make different arrangements or accommodations because of the rain. She did what most business people Would do in treating their guest properly. That's the difference when you use a small company owned or a large business orientated mind that hires other people To tour you. The price was very fair and reasonable compared to the other companies. I highly recommend.

Someone I work with highly recommended this tour and it was a fantastic experience. Mary Helen made…read moreevery minute entertaining and educational. She adeptly wove her own personal stories and those of the others in the group into a well-constructed narrative. The city really came to life in a unique and charming way and was a highlight of my visit. Great tour for anyone looking for an authentic perspective from a city native.

I booked a historical tour of Charleston online. I received an email reminder twice. Meeting…read moreplace and time. And the name and cell# of the tour guide. We met in front of Tommy Condon Irish Pub. There's a convenient parking garage across the street. Our reservation was Sunday at 9:30am. Free street parking on Sunday as long as you don't park in the one hour residential designated streets. Scott was our local tour guide for the historical tour of Charleston. He was on time. Before the tour started he informed everyone of the bathroom situation. On our two hours tour he made sure our group didn't block the narrow sidewalks. The historical tour included stops in front of - * St Philips church * Dock Theater * the Old Slave Mart * the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon * the harbor * the old city wall * Rainbow Row * Nathaniel Russell house The tour was a great way for us to familiarize ourselves with the historical district. Then on our own we picked and chose where we wanted to spend more time. Scott offered places to dine suggestions. We actually went to one he suggested on Sullivan Island. He's passionate and offers a thorough tour within the two hours timeframe.

Great guide. The tour was very interesting and informative. It covered numerous squaresread more

We had an absolute blast and did a kayak tour - unless you're a practiced kayaker and know your way…read morearound, I would highly suggest it. Worth the extra cost! Graham and Jacob were so patient and knowledgeable. We even got to see dolphins!! If you're thinking you want to go, do it. You won't regret it.

We had such a beautiful day on the water today!! We did a special trip focusing on fossils on the…read moreisland. My first hunt ... found creature bones, shark teeth, turtle shells... all very very old. It was delightful on such a gorgeous day!! The two guides, Jackie and paleontologist Mike were wonderful guides.

For $30, you are treated to several tours provided by people who have a passion for history and are…read moreamazing story tellers. You start at the visitor center. Here you will book your house tour time. They do a great job of timing the talks around a natural progression to see all parts of the plantation. The house tour is the first floor and a bit of the back patio. No bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen. It is an open tour so you can roam around the room and see dishes, furniture, hanging art, etc all up close. Next we did the tractor tour of the grounds. Nice to sit and enjoy the farming, woods and many animals (we saw a bald eagle hanging out in a field). You finish the route up the avenue of oaks. From there we toured the slave homes and listened to a storyteller talk about the Gullah Geechee people. We even got to practice the language with her. Next was the stables. Ballerina even let us pet her. We didn't get to the gardens but we could see them in the first part of the tractor tour. The guides were so good. That really enhanced the experience. The grounds are beautiful. If you are a fan of North and South or The Notebook, you will recognize some of the plantation in those films.

This is a cool place. Very educational. Still a working farm. They have a main house you can tour…read more Slave quarters which you learn about. A tram tour of the grounds, stables, gin room, and a cafe. They also have a market on the other side of the farm. They grow strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, pecans, buckwheat, corn, tomatoes, and tons more. And you get a good understanding of all the work that goes into the plantation now and a century ago. The layout, trees, the water and everything else. It's very interesting to know what goes into all of it. Plenty of parking. Tour guides helpful. Easy to navigate. Time well spent. We did not go to the cafe. So can't comment on that.

Wife and I attended a walking tour. He knew every question we asked. He was most informative, told…read morehistory of Charleston in good detail and with some humor. Would definitely do this again -- it was worth the money ($20/person)

Very knowledgeable, very professional, Al knows his stuff! Dates, times, places, people etc…read more We were the only ones on the early tour today and he even went a bit long on time. He changes his tour up by the season as well. 10/10 would recommend. Will book again.

Off season walking tour booked for Old Towne Charleston SC & waterfront area. Inquiries placed…read morebefore hand by telephone communication was excellent. Arranged & payed for on line. Met our most excellent guide, Benjamin, at the waterfront & our group enjoyed a spirited & vigorous walk about with great history lessons thru-out the tour. We recommend this tour group. Be prepared for a vigorous workout if taking the walking tour.

We met our Charleston City Tour at the Charleston Visitor Center. Our driver-guide was Ron…read more"Smitty" Smith, a native South Carolinian. He was terrific! His knowledge of Charleston and its history is outstanding, and he clearly enjoys sharing it. He also shared recommendations for places to eat and shop. We had 10 people on our tour in an intermediate-sized tour bus. Smitty made frequent stops and turned around to give detailed descriptions of what we were seeing. We stopped and got out twice, including at the Battery. Here, Smitty discussed the harbor and the roll its fortifications played in Charleston history. I highly recommend Pineapple Tour Group for your tour of the Queen City!

This place is beautiful, even though the history behind it is so dark…read more The Spanish moss trees all over the property are incredibly beautiful. The property is located next to the Santee River. We got to enter the slave quarters, and to think so many lived in such a tight spot is heartbreaking. Our tour guide gave us a tour inside the main house. The cellar was pretty creepy. Definitely wouldn't tour this place at night, ha! No words can explain the history there. You have to experience it for yourself.

We went for the wine on the river. It was amazing. Super cool charcuterie board. They had gluten…read morefree crackers for me. The wine was also very good. The plantation is adorable. It is truly a hidden gem. The manager even drove us to town to help us get a Lyft back to our hotel. If you have not visited this gem you are missing out