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15 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Worth Flying For

72 rides  ·  from $30 a head

Nobody rides on these; you sit while a Belgian or a Percheron does forty minutes of old street at walking pace. The 15 below compare route, length and price, and flag the cities that pull horses off the road in a heatwave.

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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Vienna: Secrets of the Fiaker & Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride - Getting to the stable at Rappachgasse 34A
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Vienna: Secrets of the Fiaker & Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

11.Vienna: Secrets of the Fiaker & Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 743 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Best value

Begin at a family-run Fiaker stable in Simmering with a 30-minute English or German tour led by staff such as Marco or Marko. Learn how the horses live and work, then ride for about an hour through St. Marx and along the Ringstraße to Michaelerplatz or Stephansplatz.

“Extraordinary experience - worth more than 5 stars. Feeding and stroking the horses before they were hitched to the carriages then the ride in the Fiaker into central Vienna. Well worth an early start. Fantastic”

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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride - Majorelle Garden: cobalt blue, cactus, and design
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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

12.Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours exploring Majorelle Garden, Menara Gardens, and Marrakech by horse-drawn carriage. Your English, French, Arabic, or Spanish-speaking driver-guide handles hotel pickup, garden tickets, transfers, and drop-off. Early visits help you beat the crowds at Majorelle.

“Imad our driver was very attentive to our needs-providing plenty of water and very knowledgeable about marrakech. The garden Majorelle is stunning. Imad took us there first when it wasn't too busy which was good planning. Then we did the Menara garden before it got too hot- well planned again. The carriage ride was at midday but we were under cover so it was very pleasant and a lovely way to sightsee on our first day around Marrakech”

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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

13.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

14.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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Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tour in Vancouver - Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and Deadman’s Island
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Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tour in Vancouver

15.Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tour in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 550 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

See Stanley Park from a horse-drawn carriage on a one-hour ride led by guides such as Steph and Emily. Follow Park Drive past the Seawall, yacht club, totem poles, Girl in a Wetsuit Statue, and Lion’s Gate Bridge views. The carriage stops briefly for photos, making this a fine choice if walking is difficult.

“Excellent overview of the park with informative commentary from our driver, Steph. One stop at the totems where there is also a comprehensive gift shop (not enough time to do both during the tour). Much better price through Viator than through the park for the same tour.”

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