4 Horses Tours in Vienna to Book Before You Go

1.Secrets of the Fiaker & Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 743 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Our pick

Meet your guide at a working Fiaker stable in Simmering for a 30-minute introduction to the horses, the family business, and Vienna’s carriage tradition. Then take an original horse-drawn carriage into the center, usually via St. Marx and the Ringstraße. The small group is capped at 10, and guides speak English or German.

“I loved this tour. Hearing about the carriage company and the history of the fiakers and horses in Vienna was interesting. Seeing the stables made it nice. The best part was the smooth ride in the carriages back to the heart of Vienna. Slow and beautiful. Don’t miss this opportunity.”

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2.Culinary Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour

Settle into a weatherproof carriage for up to four, then ride from the Albertina through Vienna’s old town past the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School and Opera. Depending on your package, expect Austrian delicacies, sparkling wine and private butler service. Your coachman may share local stories, though the amount of commentary can vary.

“We had a magical experience, this is a beautiful city. We visited for the Christmas markets. It snowed which made it even more special. It would have been better with commentary.”

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3.Vienna Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride with Sparkling Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Ride through central Vienna in a private horse-drawn carriage for about 40 minutes, passing the Hofburg, Heldenplatz, City Hall and other landmarks. You’ll share a 0.7-liter bottle of Austrian sparkling wine, plus eight mini sandwiches and eight petit fours. The ride starts and ends in the Hofburg’s Innerer Burghof.

“Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Personable. Had a great time and nice introduction to the city. Food and drink was good as well.”

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4.Vienna Horse-drawn Carriage Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Start at a Fiaker stable in Vienna’s 11th district for a guided look at the horses, carriages, harnessing, and daily routines. Then ride about an hour toward the inner city, passing through outer districts and by major landmarks. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, is offered in English, and ends near Michaelerplatz or Stephansplatz.

“We loved meeting at the stables to see how well these beautiful horses are cared for and chatting with our wonderful driver who was so friendly. The sound of hooves on the cobblestones was memorable. Thanks for a great experience!”

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