15 Carriage Rides in the USA, Ranked by What You Get

1.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Board at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street for a one-hour narrated ride through Charleston’s historic district. A certified Palmetto Guild guide, such as Wendy, Ro, or Carol, shares stories of mansions, churches, gardens, and the city’s Civil War era. The route is assigned by the city, so sights vary. Carriages hold up to 16 people.

“You would truly enjoy the experience, and everyone was so nice and professional. The tour guides are very friendly and informative. Great overall experience 😊”

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2.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Settle into a covered horse-drawn carriage for a 40-minute evening ride through Charleston’s old walled city. A certified Palmetto Guild guide, such as Holly, Miles, or MacKenzie, tells spooky tales while horses like Brian, Wayne, and Aiken pull you past graveyards, churches, the Mills House, and the Provost Dungeon. It is wheelchair accessible and returns to 14 Anson Street.

“Very fun. Our guide Holly and Liam the horse were delightful and knowledgable. Holly had a sense of humor and grace under pressure.”

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3.Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,561 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Ride through historic Charleston for about an hour in a covered, open-sided carriage pulled by a gentle horse. Certified guides such as Jim, Luke, Jenny, and Jason Looney share stories about pirates, war, architecture, and local life. Routes vary by city lottery, so landmarks are not guaranteed.

“Brianna was excellent and the staff was friendly and professional. Brianna was knowledgeable on the history of Downtown and her delivery was great. Multiple tours are required to see it all. Highly recommended.”

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4.Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,365 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Ride privately through Central Park for about 55 minutes with a driver-guide such as Josh, Leo, or Letty. You will pass Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota, and other park landmarks, with photo stops, warm blankets in winter, and a chance to give the horse a treat.

“It was a very relaxing and beautiful experience. My partner definitely enjoyed it especially being her first time”

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5.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Ride through the French Quarter at night in a covered mule-drawn carriage with up to eight people. A licensed guide such as Matt, Trish, Leman, or Charles may lead the hour-long trip, covering Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Expect history first, ghost lore second, and a relaxed pace throughout.

“To noisy, other carriages were WAY to close to hear anything. DO NOT SIT IN BACK. Get their early. Thanks”

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6.Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,009 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Ride through downtown Charleston for one hour in a covered, custom-built carriage with a licensed English-speaking guide. Hear stories about 350 years of local history while passing Rainbow Row, King Street, White Point Gardens, Charleston Harbor, the Battery, and the 4 Corners of Law. Your exact route is assigned through Charleston’s carriage system.

“Michael H was a great guide and we were led by the greatest horse ever - Jesse. Lots of interesting info from Michael and two votes for Jesse for Equine of the Month.”

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7.Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend about 50 to 55 minutes touring Beaufort by horse and carriage with a small group of up to 16 people. Your guide points out historic churches, Civil War sites, movie locations, and notable homes while sharing stories of the city. Guides have included Laura and Nicole, and horses such as D, Angus, and Amos.

“The hotties are beautiful and the guides are full of amazing knowledge and history!! We’ve gone three times and learned something new every time!!”

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8.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 896 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours in an open-top carriage on Gettysburg Battlefield with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jim, Dale, Truman, and Chris bring the July 1863 battle to life with clear stories, questions, and occasional hands-on prompts. The carriage seats up to 10, moves at an easy pace, and offers a pleasant way to see the fields without walking the whole route.

“What a great way to see the battlefield. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and shares some great stories with us. It was well worth the money/”

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9.Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 790 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour

Settle into a private horse carriage for 40 minutes to an hour with an English-speaking local driver. See Central Park landmarks such as Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, and the carousel, or choose a city ride past Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Christmas lights.

“Great ride around central park - guide very knowledgeable and informative 👍”

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10.Charleston’s Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · from $50

Meet the horses at 20 Anson Street, then ride two to three miles through Charleston’s residential Historic District in a custom carriage. A city-licensed guide shares stories of the city, while departures every 30 minutes make this one-hour tour easy to fit into your day. Groups are capped at 10 passengers.

“Our tour guide was amazing! Very entertaining and very knowledgeable. We’re all enjoyed the experience!”

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11.French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

You’ll spend one hour in a covered mule-drawn carriage with a licensed English-speaking guide, passing St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Napoleon House, the French Market, and Bourbon Street before touring Faubourg Marigny. Guides such as Mike, Amy, and Tony mix local history with humor. Shared and private options are available.

“This was a wonderful learning experience, and the ride was nice.”

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12.Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Ride behind sturdy draft horses from Black Diamond Resort near Healy, skirting Denali National Park while guides share local stories. After about 45 minutes, stop at a backcountry pavilion for a family-style meal, then meet the horses before returning. Pickup is available from select area lodgings.

“We enjoyed the ride and people who work with the horses and dedicate their passion and experience with people on the tour. The food was very homey and delicious.”

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13.Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 460 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Begin and end at Charleston’s Historic City Market on a one-hour carriage ride through Charleston’s old district. Your route is assigned by a City of Charleston official, so sights vary. Expect a guide-led history lesson, stately homes, churches, gardens, and a chance to meet and photograph the horse.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Helped us find additional places to visit.”

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14.Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · from $50

Meet at the big red barn of Palmetto Carriage Works for a one-hour carriage ride through Downtown Charleston. Your English-speaking licensed guide points out mansions, gardens, churches, parks, and cultural landmarks while sharing history with humor. Guides such as Jeremy, Sims, Scott, Blake, and Van have earned praise for clear storytelling. The tour returns to the barn.

“We loved our guide and everything ran on time. We will definitely be back.”

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15.#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Settle into a blue carriage for a 55-minute tour through Beaufort’s Old Point and historic district. Your guide, such as Charlotte, Annie, or Charlie, shares stories from colonial days through today while a gentle horse like Link or Wyatt pulls you past moss-draped oaks, churches, graveyards, gardens, and historic homes.

“The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable of Beaufort history. She was humorous and had a very upbeat personality.”

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