The 6 Best Fiaker Carriage Rides in Vienna

1.30-Minute Fiaker Ride in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 min Our pick

Set out by St. Stephen’s Cathedral or Michaelerplatz in a private two-horse Fiaker for a 30-minute Old Town circuit. An English- or German-speaking coachman points out the Hofburg, Ringstrasse, Maria Theresa monument, Parliament, and City Hall. Fiaker Paul is one named driver praised for warm service and photos.

“Very relaxing little ride round the city, very pleasant Guide, took our photos for us and pointed out places of interest, guide had limited English but that did not take away anything from our experience. When you have walked so much around the city it was a very welcome and relaxing break.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1h 30m · from $38Top rated

Meet the Fiakers at their Simmering stable, hear from guides such as Marco about the horses and the family business, then ride about an hour by carriage through St. Marx and along the Ringstraße to central Vienna. Breakfast at Falco’s is optional.

“I wish I could give this tour 10 stars. It is a must for all horse lovers visiting Vienna. Driving into Vienna in my own private carriage was the highlight of my trip! Excellent value for money and very informative as well.”

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3.Imperial Carriage Museum in Schönbrunn Palace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1 day · from $14Best value

Follow the Habsburgs through their grand state coaches, traveling carriages, children’s vehicles, and Empress Elisabeth’s Sisi Trail. Your ticket covers the Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace. An audio guide is available with selected bookings, but you must bring a printed voucher.

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4.Culinary Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 minutes - 1 hour

Settle into a weatherproof carriage for up to four, with sparkling wine, Austrian food options, and a private driver or butler. The 40-minute to one-hour route passes the Hofburg, Opera, Albertina, Burgtheater, and Spanish Riding School from Augustinerstraße 1.

“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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5.Carriage Ride Through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6

Meet your English or German-speaking Fiaker in front of Schönbrunn Palace for a 30-minute private carriage ride through the gardens. See the Neptune and Obelisk fountains, Palm House, Orangerie, and Gloriette while hearing stories about Vienna and the palace.

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6.Skip the Line:Imperial Carriage Museum by Schönbrunn Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Visit the Imperial Carriage Museum beside Schönbrunn Palace with an included mobile ticket and audio guide. See the baroque Imperial Coach, Habsburg children’s carriages, Napoleon’s carriage, and Sisi’s wedding coach, coronation coach, riding gear, funeral carriage, and personal mementos.

“The total range of displays. Well worth while spending an hr or more after walking the gardens just to get an idea of the grandeur of the inhabitants of the castle.I was surprised at the number of carriages on display,from the coronation coach to tha huge sombre funeral carriage.”

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