Carriage Tour Guide

Old South Carriage Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay including tips

Flexible scheduling

Training pay of $18/hr

Free parking

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A premium carriage tour operator in Charleston seeks a Carriage Tour Guide for the 2026 season. The role involves delivering engaging tours that showcase the city's rich history and charm. Top-quality training and flexible scheduling are offered, with the potential to earn industry-leading pay of $35-$40 per tour plus tips. Candidates should have an engaging personality, a passion for history, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Must deliver engaging historic or haunted tours in Charleston.
• Ability to answer questions about Charleston’s attractions and history.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Showcase Charleston’s history and architecture during tours.
• Drive draft horses safely through historic streets.
• Engage guests with accurate historical knowledge and charismatic storytelling.

Skills

Engaging personality

Storytelling

Passion for history

Customer satisfaction

Equestrian experience

Job description

Do you love history, storytelling and creating memorable experiences? Hop aboard at Old South Carriage Company as a Carriage Tour Guide for our 2026 Season and turn Charleston’s rich past into an unforgettable, fun-filled ride. You’ll entertain guests from around the world sharing the city’s history, charm, and hidden gems — all while navigating guests through the streets of historic Charleston by horse-and-carriage.

We offer top-paid training, industry-leading pay, and flexible scheduling. If you’ve got personality, energy, and a passion for storytelling, this could be the most fun job in Charleston.

About Old South Carriage Company:

Old South Carriage Company is the top rated carriage tour company in Charleston today. With 40+ horses and the largest fleet of carriages, Old South Carriage offers what you would expect from a large touring company without sacrificing the personal commitment that is unique to a family owned business. We are a premier tour operator with a focus on serving our Charleston visitors with unsurpassed hospitality, all while providing the most excellent equine care to our horses. We believe that providing the best experience starts with hiring the best tour guides. For over 43 years we have been hiring and training the very best tour guides; boasting some of the longest running tour guide tenures of any company in Charleston. Are you next to join the team?

About The Role:

As a Carriage Tour Guide, you will:

• Showcase Charleston’s fascinating history, architecture, and culture while providing an engaging historic tour or haunted tour.
• Answer guests’ questions about Charleston’s history, dining, and attractions, ensuring they enjoy their visit beyond their experience with us
• Drive our beautiful draft horses safely through the historic streets of Charleston
• Deliver an exceptional experience by combining accurate historical knowledge with your charisma and storytelling skills

We take pride in maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, and we want you to be part of our premier team.

Old South Carriage Co offers two different tours, 1 hour Historic Tours or 40 minute Haunted Tours. New tour guides can get trained for either one of these tours, or both, depending on their interests and scheduling availability.

Historic Carriage Tour Guides

Give 1 hour historic tours between 9am- 5pm EST and have a 30+ minute break in between tours. On average a full day of touring will be 4-6 tours and scheduling is flexible.

Haunted Carriage Tour Guides

Give 40 minute haunted tours between 4:30pm-10:30pm EST and have a 20+ minute break in between tours. On average a full evening of touring will be 4-6 tours and scheduling is flexible.

Our top earning tour guides are capable of giving both Historic and Haunted tours in beautiful downtown Charleston!

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident, engaging personality with a flair for storytelling.
• A passion for history, culture, and working with animals.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Equestrian experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate.
• General open availability for giving tours weekly
• Applicants must be able to stand and balance on board moving vehicle
• Valid Drivers License
• Pass pre-employment Drug Test

• Industry-leading pay (Starting pay: $35-$40 per tour, plus tips). Our pay is considered the highest in this market. Guides are placed on a progressive per tour wage plus receive excellent cash tips from our guests.
• $18hr training pay for new tour guides
• Free Parking for all staff
• Flexible scheduling around a 40 hour work week
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities