FAQs, Charleston Carriage Rides, Tours, South Carolina
1. When do Olde Towne Carriage tours depart?
2. How long does an Olde Towne Carriage ride last?
3. Where do Olde Towne Carriage rides depart?
4. How long is the wait for the carriage tour?
5. What exact areas do you visit?
6. Are we alone on the carriage ride?
7. Is the carriage ride narrated?
8. Is there parking nearby the carriage tour departure point?
1. When do the Olde Towne Carriage tours depart?
Our tour times vary depending on the time of year, weather and demand. The best thing to do is to call us to book your spot or purchase your tickets online. Once you have a time booked we'll definitely be there to take you on your tour.
2. How long does an Olde Towne Daytime Historic Carriage tour last?
The ride lasts approximately one hour.
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3. From where do Olde Towne Carriage rides depart?
The carriage ride leaves from 20 Anson Street, on the corner of Pinckney and Anson streets, located between East Bay and Meeting streets (one block north of the world famous open air market) in Historic Charleston.
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4. How long is the wait for the carriage tour?
The wait varies in the day but if your tour is pre-booked then your wait will just be the 15 minutes early we ask you to arrive. Just the right amount of time to visit with the horses in the barn.top
5. What exact areas do you visit?
You will see the historic old market area where commerce has taken place for over 250 years, historical houses maintained in timeless fashion, beautiful gardens, artistic wrought iron gates and decorative entrances to the many mansions as the tour winds through the 25 - 30 block area.
In addition, you will see parts of the old walled city and several of the many churches that give Charleston its nickname of the “Holy City”. Your tour guide will acquaint you with the history and architecture which make Charleston one of the truly grand jewels of the South. Most importantly you will gain a better understanding of the people that lived and traversed over the past three hundred years, on the very streets you are traveling.
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6. Are we alone on the carriage ride?
No, the carriage can hold up to 16 guests, so you will be sharing the carriage with the other tour participants. You can, however, book a private tour for your group.
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7. Is the carriage ride narrated?
Yes, the carriage tour is fully narrated by a professional tour guide.
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8. Is there parking nearby the carriage tour departure point?
Yes, there are both metered parking and City Parking garages available near the departure point.
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