Special Tours
Ghost Tours- Get in the Mood for Halloween.
Weekend in the month of October and November 2012.
50 min rides start at 5:00 pm and run every hour until 9:00 pm
Learn about all the ghosts and some of the folklore of Fredericksburg!
Tickets are $15.00 per Adult and $5.00 per Child, reservations required by calling 540-371-0094.
Ride About History-Carriage for the Day Tour!
Ride About History is a private tour for up to six individuals. The tour includes a private carriage and historical guide for the day. This is a step-off and step-on tour which includes visits/admission to the Apothecary Shop, Rising Sun Tavern, Kenmore Plantation, Mary Washington’s Memorial, Mary Washington’s Home, Confederate Cemetery, Sunken Road, Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor’s Center and ending with Lower Caroline Street.
The whole tour will take approximately five hours to complete with a one hour and fifteen minute lunch break. The price of lunch is not included in the tour. Why walk around in the heat or cold when you can ride in a comfortable carriage with the top up or down depending on the weather.
There is a minium of four individuals per tour, cost per person is $75.00 or $300.00 for the carriage.
Special Rides
Mother's Day Carriage Rides-May 12th & 13th.
Show your mother or your wife how special and important she is to your family! Schedule a private 50 min ride for the mom in your life. Your mom will receive a crystal rose and box of candy from the French Corner. As she rides through the beautiful streets of down town Fredericksburg, she will hear the story of one of the most amazing mother's of our country "Mary Washington".
$100 per carriage, reservations required by calling 540-371-0094.
Jingle Bell Carriage RidesWhen the season is upon us check the Free Lance Star's Weekender for dates.
First carriage loads at 5:00 pm and last carriage loads at 8:30 pm.
Bring the whole family to have some holiday fun; experience a jingle bell carriage ride, with holiday music, cookies, bring some hot chocolate and warm blankets. Travel down Caroline Street to see the decorated store windows, past Kenmore Plantation, down Washington Avenue, then wind your way past Fredericksburg's official Christmas Tree.
$100.00 per hour for Wagon or Vis-a-Via.
This wagon holds a combination of the following: two adults in each seat or three children in each seat. The maxium adults on this wagon is four!
This vis-a-via holds a combination of the following: two adults in each seat or three children. The maxium adults on this carriage is four adults or two adults and three children.
$120.00 per hour for Limo Vis-a-Via.
This limo vis-a-via holds a combination of the following: two adults in each seat or three children. The maxium adults on this carriage is six adults or four adults and three children.
**Note-children means 100-120 lbs or smaller.**
**Note-vehicles are assigned by number of
individuals in a party**
Mr. Grinch/Santa RidesWhen the season is upon us check the Free Lance Star's Weekender for dates and prices.
Take the kids on a short ride with Mr. Grinch or Santa Clause, approximately 15 minutes. Photo opportunity for the kids and kids get a Christmas Goody Bag. Bring the whole family to have some holiday fun! Travel down Caroline Street to see the decorated store windows and back.
Want to do something really fun go to:
Check our our gift and favors page for cool Christmas gifts.
Reservations are required for all Specialty Tours! Go to the "Private Ride/Booking" page and put your request in, we will return you call within 48 hours. Make sure to tell us how many in your party! All reservations require $25.00 non-refundable down payment, we will be happy to reschedule in case of bad weather or send a gift certificate. email address: info@oldetownecarriges.com 
