Austria · FIAKER CARRIAGE RIDES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 fiaker carriage rides justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Take a 30-minute two-horse Fiaker through Vienna’s Old Town, past Hofburg, the Ring, Parliament, and back to St. Stephen’s.
“Very nice guide and that he guided us around the old city. He also took time and let us cuddle with the horses.”
Step into Vienna’s original Fiaker stable in Simmering, then ride a 1-hour horse-drawn carriage to Michaelerplatz. Small group, real value.
“Would highly recommend. The care of the horses is clearly absolutely paramount. Hearing the history and being part of the old way of travel in Vienna is a must. A fabulous drive back into the city.”
Step into Vienna’s Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace and follow the Sisi Trail, with royal coaches from Maria Theresia to Napoleon.
Horse-drawn carriage in Vienna for up to four, with Austrian food and sparkling wine plus stories as you glide past top sights.
“We had a lovely time but due to heavy snow we were not able to hear our guide explaining about the sites we were visiting. We enjoyed the experience nevertheless”
Christmas sleigh ride in Ramsau near the Dachstein, with coach transport from Salzburg, a guided day, and cozy blankets for the snow.
“Lovely countryside...great to see but would be better if more snow”
Winter day trip from Salzburg to Ramsau am Dachstein with a romantic horse-drawn ride, Alpine views, cozy breaks, and village time.
“Well organized tour. Bus ride was great, sled ride was perfect. Be aware that recommended restaurant takes cash only. Food was decent with fair prices and good service.”
Enjoy a 30-minute horse-drawn Fiaker ride through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens in Vienna, passing Neptune Fountain and the Gloriette.
Step into Vienna royalty at the Imperial Carriage Museum near Schönbrunn. Skip-the-line mobile ticket, audio guide, and the Sisi Trail.
“Very interesting museum. It shows beautiful carriages and lets you learn a lot about Habsburg history.”
Private horse-drawn sleigh ride from Salzburg with hotel pickup, warm blankets, and a scenic winter circuit to Faistenau and St Wolfgang, often in snow.
“Peter took us to the nearby town, and you'll want to ask for him specifically. We were so glad he was our guide on another tour we booked through the same company. We were at the very end of the season in mid-March, so while there was ample snow, we were in a carriage with wheels, not a sleigh, which we fully expected. The countryside was picturesque, and the guide, who owns the carriage and the horses, was full of information but not so chatty that we couldn't enjoy the ride. This is something you'll do once in a lifetime, so DO IT!”
Private Vienna horse carriage with English guide, Austrian sparkling wine, mini sandwiches, sweet petit fours, and inner-city sights in 40 minutes.
“The whole experience was wonderful and memorable! We had a great time seeing the sites of Vienna and drinking some Austrian sparkling wine.”
Private horse-drawn sleigh ride from Salzburg to St Wolfgang, with warm blankets, Lake Wolfgang views, and optional Christmas markets.
“Our guide Alenka was amazing and very helpful. She gave us a lot of information and background knowledge during the whole ride.”
Meet the Fiakers at their stables, then ride a horse-drawn carriage through Vienna’s suburbs to the Ringstraße and Hofburg.
“Au départ des écuries ,la balade en calèche emprunte des voies sans rien a voir..C'est décevant .Ce n'est pas une visite de Vienne en calèche,loin de là”
Glide Vienna in an imperial-style e-carriage for about an hour, with drinks included, big photo moments, and a ring-road highlights loop.
“Definitely a different experience. Everyone was taking our photos. The carriage is very comfortable. We were 4 adults and 2 kids. The driver was accommodating and allowed us to add our kids for an extra charge even though the reservation is for 4.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
