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Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours in the USA: 15 to Book

41 rides  ·  from $35 a head

Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans and the park loop in New York. The 15 here compare route, running time and price, and note which cities assign their routes by lottery on the day.

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - The horses are more than transportation
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

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

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

Board at 14 Anson Street for a one-hour carriage ride through 30 blocks of historic Charleston. A certified Palmetto Guild guide narrates the route, while a Belgian or Percheron draft horse carries you past mansions, gardens, iron gates, churches, and historic homes. The exact route is assigned by lottery.

“The guide was wonderful !! Very knowledgeable and great personality ! Love the horse she was 12 years old and beautiful !!”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - Boarding at Old South Carriage Company on Anson Street
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

2.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

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

Settle into a covered carriage at Old South Carriage Company for a 40-minute evening ride through Charleston’s old walled city. A certified guide such as Holly or Miles shares ghost stories near the Provost Dungeon, graveyards, churches, and former pirate waters. The route is wheelchair accessible and returns to 14 Anson Street.

“Miles and Jameson were awesome. Freezing cold outside. But we thoroughly enjoyed them !! And the tour. We are basically locals. Born in Charleston just always wanted to do the tour. A must do if visiting !! Loved it all !! Merry Christmas !!!!!”

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston - Stories that give the buildings meaning
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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

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

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

Meet your certified guide at the Big Red Barn near City Market for a one-hour carriage ride through roughly 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Guides such as Jim, Jenny, Luke, and Jason mix local stories with humor, while the city assigns your route. Carriages seat up to 16 and return to the barn.

“Jenny and her horse Howard were terrific! The hours was filled with history about Charleston. She was funny and gave us so many great facts.. we were only in Charleston for the day and I think it was my favorite part of the day. So glad we did this.. we use via tour anytime we can whether it be the Brooklyn Bridge in New York or the Vatican in Italy. You guys get it right every time. Thank you!”

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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™ - Starting near West 59th Street
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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

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

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

Take a private 55-minute carriage ride through Central Park for $99 per group of up to four. Guides such as Josh, Leo, and Pedro share park stories while you pass Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and the Dakota. Expect photo stops, warm blankets in winter, and time to feed the horse.

“Josh and Toby were awesome. Great views of the park. Funny narration. I highly recommend NYC Horse Carriage company.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Leaving Jackson Square at a mule’s pace
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

5.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

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

Join Royal Carriages at 700 Decatur Street for a one-hour evening ride with up to eight people. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Leman, and Charles share French Quarter history, ghost tales, disasters, and the true story behind LaLaurie Mansion from a covered mule-drawn carriage.

“Fun. Driver did his research. Knew his stuff. He really put himself into the story telling. Made me wanna go investigate the stories a little more”

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New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride - St. Louis Cathedral and Place D’Armes
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New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

6.New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Spend about an hour in a covered mule-drawn carriage with a small group of up to eight. From 700 Decatur Street, your guide leads you past St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Napoleon House, Pontalba Buildings, and Marigny sights, adding local food, music, and nightlife tips.

“It was very informative and a safe comfortable ride with very good narration . The driver was very nice.”

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Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP - PRIVATE) Since 1964™ - The guides make the difference
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Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP – PRIVATE) Since 1964™

7.Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP – PRIVATE) Since 1964™

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,074 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Take a private horse-drawn ride through Central Park for about 50 minutes, with room for up to five people. Guides such as Oscar and Matt share park history, point out film locations, provide blankets and carrots, and stop for photos at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields.

“Very peaceful. Our driver Matt was very knowledgeable and made our ride great.We will go again in warmer months.”

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage - Starting at Old South Carriage Co
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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

8.Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

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

Spend one hour with a licensed English-speaking guide from Old South Carriage Co, riding through Charleston’s historic downtown in a custom carriage. Guides such as Carol, Mike, Christina, and Donald mix city history with local stories while your route may include Rainbow Row, King Street, White Point Gardens, and the Battery.

“The guide was very informative and explained a lot about the city and the horse.”

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NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride - What you see from Wollman Rink to the Carousel
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NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

9.NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 877 reviews

Ride through Central Park in a private carriage for up to four people, with an English-speaking guide, winter blankets, horse treats, and optional photo stops. You’ll pass Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Wollman Rink, the Boat Pond, Literary Mall, and other park landmarks during a 40 or 55-minute outing.

“Yusuf was such a lovely guy, so so friendly as jimmy the horse was too, such a beautiful way to see Central Park.”

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NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide - Moving from Central Park South into the park
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NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

10.NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

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

Take a private 40-minute to one-hour horse carriage ride from Central Park South. Your English-speaking driver may show you Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, the carousel, and nearby Fifth Avenue sights. Guides such as Fred, Rony, Emre, and Kadir are known for history, photos, and friendly service.

“The guide’s knowledge of the area. Appreciated the information shared. Great insight. The only thing could be improved is weather. Next we will thing about the summer carriage”

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Charleston's Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour - Starting at Charleston Carriage Works on Anson Street
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Charleston’s Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

11.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 Historic District in a custom carriage. A city-licensed guide handles the history and humor. Tours last about an hour, leave every 30 minutes, and take up to 10 people.

“Our experience was seamless. Everyone was super friendly. The location was easy to find, and our guide was very fun and knowledgeable about the area.”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride - St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square
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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

12.French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

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

Ride from Jackson Square through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny in a covered mule-drawn carriage. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lucy, or Tony shares local history, architecture, and stories. Choose a shared or private carriage for a slower, easier alternative to walking.

“We loved the whole experience, especially since we got an overview of key locations in the French Quarter. Saw a variety of different architecture, learned several interesting facts, and heard some funny stories. Our guide was Lucy with colorful personality and her spunky mule! They made the tour so fun. My only complaint is that is was hard to hear everything being said on the tour (background noise, traffic, spead of Lucy talking, etc..) Maybe if included with the tour could be a printed something of key points, locations, jokes, etc... for people to follow along. Overall an excellent experience and one every person should do!”

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New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter - Jackson Square, the Cathedral, and the Center of the Quarter
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New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

13.New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour in a private carriage for up to four people, traveling through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. Your licensed local guide may take you past Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the French Market, and the cathedral, while adjusting the commentary to your interests.

“Kendra was fun and informative as she and Liza gave us a relaxing tour of the French Quarter. Highly recommend her as a guide. We had a great time!”

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Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining - The first 45 minutes behind the draft horses
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Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

14.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, with guides such as Chad, Jackie, Eric, and Thatcher sharing local stories. After about 45 minutes, stop at a backcountry pavilion for a generous family-style meal, then return along Denali’s boundary.

“Great food and more than enough for everyone in our group. Horses were tame and allowed us to take pictures with them. Driver and guide were friendly, professional and provided great insight into their world. We saw a moose on the trip back to the main grounds, which was an extra. Only reason for four stars was lack of air conditioning at the eating venue and it was a hot evening. If you need a meal in Denali why not pay a little more and get an unique experience as well”

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Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour - Why the route can change your experience
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Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

15.Charleston Horse & Carriage Historic Sightseeing Tour

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

Ride for about an hour from Charleston City Market with a professional guide and a horse such as Amigo, Chico, or Grayman. Hear stories of Charleston’s past, pass Battery gardens, Rainbow Row, churches, and grand homes, then finish where you began. Routes vary by day.

“A worthwhile hour tour and history lesson. My husband and I were impressed with our tour guide and her experience with horses. A real live”horse whisperer” ! She also has a through knowledge of Charleston’s history and current life. Our only regret was not having any cash on us for a well deserved tip.”

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★ 5.0Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston – Palmetto Carriage65 reviews
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★ 4.5VIP Horse Carriage Ride through Central Park (Up to 4 Adults)67 reviews
★ 5.0Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone ParkFrom $12568 reviews
★ 4.5Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Short Loop (Up to 4 Adults))73 reviews
★ 5.0NYC Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park (50 Min. Up to 4 Adults)78 reviews
★ 4.7NYC Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide78 reviews
★ 4.5Central Park: Short Horse Carriage Ride (Up to 4 Adults)82 reviews
★ 4.6NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride85 reviews
★ 4.8NYC: Guided Standard Central Park Carriage Ride (4 Adults)96 reviews
★ 4.5Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour101 reviews
★ 4.5Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour101 reviews
★ 5.0Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston103 reviews
★ 5.0NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)110 reviews
★ 4.5NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride121 reviews

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