Austria · FIAKER & CARRIAGE RIDES
Good fiaker & carriage rides tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a 30-minute Vienna Fiaker ride through Old Town past St. Stephen’s, the Ring, Hofburg, and the Parliament, ending back at the cathedral.
“Very enjoyable and comfortable carriage ride around the streets of Vienna, with many interesting sites and facts about the city.”
Meet real Viennese Fiakers at their stable in Simmering, then ride a horse-drawn carriage into the city center for 90 minutes.
“The tour was amazing! I highly recommend this activity!! Really felt good to hear about how much the horses are loved and cared for. :)”
Private horse-drawn carriage through Vienna’s old town with sparkling wine, regional food, and coachman tales from Albertina, 40 to 60 min.
“A highlight of the trip and a great way to see Vienna”
Christmas horse-drawn sleigh ride from Salzburg to Ramsau am Dachstein, with alpine scenery, blankets, guide talk, and return coach service.
“OMG - Breathtaking views. The bus trip to Ramsau was wonderful then seeing the horses and sleigh as we pulled into the parking lot was amazing. Our sleigh driver was very nice and helped us with a blanket, many times if checked to see if we needed anything to be more comfortable. He stopped several times to point out different photo ops and to let us play in the snow. One time we stopped for hot chocolate and he shared his mountain water. Anyone thinking about doing this ride should immediately book the trip. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about Austria. She made the bus ride interesting…”
A full winter day from Salzburg to Ramsau am Dachstein, with a 1-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride, Alpine views, lodge stops, and time to wander.
“The coach was lovely and warm, with comfortable seat and toilet stops. The horses ride was fantastic, it was lovely to be able to take pictures with them. I totally recommend it”
A 30-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through Schönbrunn Palace gardens, with Fiaker stories, major fountains, and big palace views.
Private sleigh and carriage ride from Salzburg with hotel pickup, warm blankets, and a lakeside town stop, for up to 8.
“This was an excellent tour. The driver took us to several lookouts where we could take pictures on our way to the sleigh ride and then we visited some towns on our way back. It was a wonderful car ride both out and back. The sleigh ride was very special. We had hoped for snow and we almost had it but it ended up being rain and sleet. The countryside was gorgeous and the horses were special.”
Vienna horse-drawn carriage through the Hofburg area with sparkling Austrian wine and classic snacks, private group up to four.
“Stunning and beautiful! Everyone stared and you feel like royalty. Marco was awesome! Attentive and punctual. Communicates well. The beauty! The history! These amazing animals!”
Private horse-drawn sleigh ride from Salzburg to St Wolfgang, winter lakeside strolls, and possible Christmas markets. Pickup included.
“Booking was simple and easy with effective communication all the way through. A fantastic experience from been picked up to been dropped off. Lisa our tour guide had excellent English and knowledge of the area, telling us lots of local information. The sleigh ride itself was magical, there was lots of snow and the views were spectacular. Afterwards we had the opportunity to explore the local lakes and countryside. This experience was worth every penny and one we will treasure forever. Thank you to everyone especially Lisa x”
Visit the Fiaker stables, learn how horses and carriages run, then ride past Belvedere, Ringstraße, and the Hofburg area in 90 minutes.
“This tour started at the stables (which are definitely off the beaten path) and it was great to hear how the horses live, are taken care of, and watched over. The ride into town, while not overly scenic was enjoyable and we drove by multiple churches and monuments.”
Vienna VIP Mozart evening with a 4-course dinner, horse-drawn carriage ride, and Musikverein concert with VIP seating and guided escort.
“Very nice and amazing experience for the family food was good the concert speechless the meeting with the singers”
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