Haunted Carriage Tour Guide

About Old South Carriage Company

For more than 43 years, Old South Carriage Company has been Charleston's premier horse-drawn carriage tour company. With more than 40 horses and the city's largest fleet of carriages, we've built our reputation on exceptional hospitality, outstanding storytelling, and unmatched care for our horses. While we're one of Charleston's largest tour operators, we remain proudly family-owned and committed to providing every guest with a personal, memorable experience. Many of our guides have spent years—even decades—with our company because we invest in hiring and training the very best.

About The Role

As a Haunted Carriage Tour Guide, you will:

• Lead entertaining and engaging 40-minute haunted carriage tours through historic downtown Charleston
• Share Charleston's ghost stories, legends, folklore, and fascinating history with guests from around the world
• Safely drive our beautiful draft horses through the city's historic streets
• Answer guests' questions about Charleston's history, restaurants, attractions, and local recommendations
• Deliver a fun, energetic, and memorable experience using your personality, storytelling ability, and stage presence

We take pride in maintaining the highest standards of safety, customer service, historical accuracy, and equine care, and we're looking for guides who share those values.

Responsibilities

• Lead 40-minute haunted carriage tours
• Safely operate horse-drawn carriages through historic streets
• Engage guests with storytelling and historical insights
• Provide local recommendations and answer guest questions

Requirements

• A confident, engaging personality with a flair for storytelling
• A passion for history, culture, and working with animals
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences
• General open availability for giving tours weekly (weekdays and weekends)
• Applicants must be able to stand and balance on a moving vehicle
• Valid Driver's License

Equestrian experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate.

Schedule

• Haunted Carriage Tours operate between 5 PM and 10:30 PM
• 40-minute tours with 20+ minute breaks between tours
• Typically 3-5 tours per evening
• Flexible scheduling available

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay (Starting pay: $35-$40 per tour, plus tips)
• $18/hour training pay for new tour guides
• Free parking for all staff
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

No previous tour guide experience is required. We provide comprehensive paid training that prepares you to confidently lead tours and safely operate our horse-drawn carriages.