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.

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.

My girlfriend and I took a trip from California to visit Savannah and Charleston. Towards the end…read moreof our week vacation, we had a tour with Bill, who was funny, smart, passionate, and enthusiastic about the history of Charleston. His attention to historical context, the time period things take place in, the social and economic implications of things all were factors of his tour. He's very clearly a brilliant minded man, and his passion and enthusiasm for historical accuracy and truth were contagious. Now let me tell you, we did our share of touring that week. The tour we had with Bill was leagues ahead of them all. Don't wait until the end of your trip to take this tour. Make it your first stop. The knowledge you'll gain will shape the rest of your stay. All the opulence of Charleston will only make sense with the history shared on this tour. Bill was not afraid to talk about the true history of Charleston--slavery. A topic that many other tours are more than happy to gloss over or mention as minimally as possible. And this is very important to talk about, as uncomfortable as it may be, because without slavery, there's no way Charleston (and our country) would have turned out the way it did. But he did so in a very tactful way. One that leaves you feeling inspired, wowed, and all the better for the history lesson.

Had a terrific experience with our guide, Bill. He was fun, knowledgeable, and professional. I…read morelearned a thing or two and had a great time doing it. Perfect for folks visiting Charleston or for residents (like me) showing friends around town.

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.

I loved the ride I learned so much about the city and it was a wonderful experience and I got to…read morepet the horse that I rode and the tour guy was very nice and answered all of our questions so it was a very enjoyable experience.I hope everyone else enjoys this experience to.Amelia (10 years old)

Cute little museum featuring some of the history of South Carolina…read more Interesting actual historical pieces and some fun interactive exhibits as well. We were here for the historical dinner and so our museum tour was self guided and we probably missed a lot.

The informative museum is located on Washington Square in downtown. Plan to spend about 30 to 45…read moreminutes here and maybe even longer depending on how fast and how much you choose to read. There is also an informative video. The museum is fairly small and very easy to navigate and it features several galleries that focus on different periods of South Carolina history. There is a predominant focus on Charleston history as well. There is a Gift Shop that features South Carolina and Charleston themed products . If the museum inspires you, you also have the option to become a member of the South Carolina historical Society. It's inexpensive and it gives you unlimited access to the museum and other historical sites.

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.

Our Lost Stories tour in Charleston was excellent. Damon was articulate as he provided interesting…read moreand important information about slavery and life in South Carolina during the worst of times. I'll seek out Damon to hear him speak again the next time I'm in town.

Cannot say much about the tour. Has booked it two days in advance, but then the tour guide didn't…read moreshow up on the day of the tour. Very unfortunate, since it was the last day of our visit to Charleston

Excellent walking tour with Mark Jones. Nice pace and he found the shady patches for most of the…read morewalk. He was well informed, led the group well and shared a lot of interesting and fun facts and history about Charleston. It is clear he loves his city and history. Definitely recommend his tour.

We had to change our reservation 30 minutes before the start and there was no issue!!! They were…read morepleasant and accommodating. Today we took our tour with Amy. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Change in our meeting place was sent via a text message prior to the start. Would highly recommend!!

Did this our first night in Charleston and had a blast. Not only was Jo a fantastic tour guide,…read morebut our entire group was just a nice bunch of people from all over the United States and all had interesting stories themselves to share. It was great getting to know Charleston history, Jo, and our super fun group members for the night while having a few cocktails. We highly recommend!

WARNING-Inappropriate physical contact- This is a 0 star review for the Charleston Haunted Booze…read moreand Boos Ghost Walking Tour. During this tour, the tour guide Jo, without consent, aggressively slapped my buttocks. I was extremely shocked at this behavior. I have sent two emails to the company and have filed a complaint with Nightly Spirits but have not received a resolution to date. This review is to warn others to NOT use this company.

Brian Simms was phenomenal! Kept the group entertained and moving along the whole time. Super…read moreknowledgeable and incredibly nice.

Booked a 2 hour tour win Fin. He's an excellent tour guide who clearly loves his city and is a…read moregreat communicator with many great stories through 400 years of Charleston history. The booking experience was also great. Much better price than booking through Royal Caribbean with likely a better experience. Directions on where to meet were clear in the email and we had a great time.