Fiaker Rides in Vienna: 15 Routes and What They Cost

1.30-Minute Fiaker Ride in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,092 reviews · 30 min Our pick

Set out from St. Stephen’s Cathedral or Michaelerplatz in a private two-horse Fiaker for a 30-minute ride through central Vienna. Your English- or German-speaking coachman points out the Hofburg, Ringstrasse, museums, Parliament, and Town Hall. Some drivers, including Paul and Gary, are especially good at adding stories and photos.

“My husband and I had an excellent 30-minute ride around beautiful Vienna on a fiaker. The coachman was entertaining and showed us historical areas, pointing out interesting buildings along the way.”

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

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

Visit Vienna’s original Fiaker horse stable in Simmering, hear how coachmen and horses work from guides such as Marco, then ride about an hour in an authentic carriage toward central Vienna. You’ll see a working family business, learn about Fiakerei, and finish near Michaelerplatz or Stephansplatz. Wear sturdy shoes.

“This was a really good experience. Informative section at the stables where we learned all about the horses and how they’re looked after. Then an enjoyable hour long ride in the carriage on the way in to central Vienna.”

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3.Imperial Carriage Museum in Schönbrunn Palace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Vienna’s Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace for one day and follow the Habsburg story through grand coaches, travel carriages, children’s vehicles, and Empress Elisabeth’s Sisi Trail. Choose the audio guide for extra context, but bring a printed voucher and exchange it for your museum ticket.

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4.Culinary Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience

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

Set out from the Albertina for a private 40-minute to one-hour carriage ride through Vienna’s old town. Your coachman and, on selected packages, a butler provide sparkling wine, Austrian food, and commentary as you pass the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, Burgtheater, Albertina, and Opera. The weatherproof carriage seats up to four around a table.

“Our experience with Riding Dinner’s Culinary Horse-Drawn Carriage tour in Vienna was absolutely magical and one of the highlights of our trip! We booked the hour-long tour with champagne service, and it was a beautiful way to take in the breathtaking charm of the city. From the moment we climbed into the elegant carriage, we were transported into a world of timeless Viennese sophistication. The horses were impeccably groomed, and the carriage was comfortable and beautifully maintained, adding to the luxurious feel of the experience. Sipping champagne as we rolled through Vienna’s historic streets felt like something out of a dream. The tour offered incredible views of the city’s iconic…”

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5.Carriage Ride Through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews

Take a private 30-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens for up to four people. Your Viennese Fiaker shares stories in English or German as you pass the Palm House, Neptune Fountain, Obelisk Fountain, Orangerie, and Gloriette. It is a calm way to see the extensive Baroque grounds without walking every path.

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6.8-hour Horse-Drawn Tour w/ 2-hour Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $114

Travel by coach from Salzburg to Ramsau am Dachstein, then settle under warm blankets for a two-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride through snowy Alpine country. Guides such as Leo, Lisa, Leopold, and Walter have been praised for lively commentary. Lunch and drinks cost extra, and snow conditions can vary.

“Beautiful location. Entertaining guide. Comfortable coach transport. The only negative was that they were unable to seat our travelling companions together.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Use your mobile ticket to enter Vienna’s Imperial Carriage Museum beside Schönbrunn Palace. Allow about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for royal coaches, children’s carriages, Sisi’s coronation coach, personal objects, and a black funeral carriage. The visit is self-guided with detailed displays and an audio guide option.

“Really enjoyable museum, worth going to visit. You only need an hour to an hour and a half. You do have to pay extra to see it even if you have the Classic plus pass but i would still do this as it was really interesting and you learn alot about the royals here. Loved the carriages, so beautiful!!”

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8.Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Salzburg by private vehicle for a horse-drawn ride near Faistenau or St. Wolfgang. Your driver-guide handles the transfer and local sights, while the horse team carries you through forest and countryside under warm blankets. Snow determines whether you ride runners or wheels, so confirm conditions before booking.

“Christmas time in Salzburg is something that you must experience at least once in your life. I have been in Salzburg three times, one during the summer and two during the winter. There are several things to do but I specially will recommend the fortress and Mozart concert and the midnight Christmas mess at the cathedral not only for the mess itself but also because at the end they sing Silent Night in such a way that you feel transported. This time we had Christmas dinner at the restaurant sHerzl and was excellent. Other tour that was excellent was the Private Horse Drawn Ride”

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

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

Share a private 40-minute carriage ride for up to four people through Vienna’s grand inner city. You’ll pass the Hofburg, Heldenplatz, Graben, City Hall, and more while enjoying eight mini sandwiches, eight petit fours, and a 0.7-liter bottle of Austrian sparkling wine. Guides such as Marco add local stories and personal service.

“It was a wonderful tour of the city! Champagne, tea sandwiches, and wonderful tea cakes were served while enjoying the beautiful city of Vienna. It was raining but that did not damp our spirits. They had wonderful information, and we would do it again if we visited. I highly recommend!”

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10.From Salzburg Romantic Carriage Ride through the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 4 hours

Travel from Salzburg to St Wolfgang in a private group of up to eight, then ride by horse-drawn sleigh or carriage through the countryside. Guides such as Alenka, Werner, Lisa, and Wolfgang have been praised for their local stories and care. Snow is not guaranteed, so the sleigh may roll on wheels.

“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”

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11.Vienna Horse-drawn Carriage Guided Tour

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

Start at Vienna’s Fiaker stables for a guided look at the horses, harnesses, carriages, and daily work of the coachmen. Then ride about an hour through the 11th district, past Belvedere and along the Ringstraße, ending near Michaelerplatz or Stephansplatz. The tour is in English and suits families.

“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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12.Mozart Concert with Dinner and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $443

Begin at Hotel Imperial with a four-course dinner and aperitif, then follow a Mozart-costumed guide to a 20-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna’s old town. Finish at the Musikverein, Konzerthaus, or State Opera with best-category concert seating, an intermission drink, booklet, and Mozart CD.

“The entire even was very well organized. Mozart costumes dressed guides were super. They made the entire event to flow very smoothly and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Thank you!”

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13.Grand Schoenbrunn Palace and Carriage Museum Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $44

Explore Schönbrunn Palace in a group of no more than 10, then see Sisi’s carriages, the Great Gallery, Neptune Fountain, Roman Ruin, gardens, and Gloriette views. A local guide, audio headsets, palace priority access, and carriage museum admission are included. The tour starts at 2 pm and lasts about 2.5 hours.

“The tour guide was excellent, had excellent knowledge of the palace and very good English and was easy to understand. Being in a small group was a bonus as we had easy access to our tour guide for questions, etc.”

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14.60 min. Imperial E-Carriage Sightseeing Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend one hour touring central Vienna in a private imperial electric carriage with drinks. Your driver follows a grand route past Hofburg Palace, the Ringstrasse, opera house, cafés, Karlskirche, and more. Drivers including Ali and Payton have been praised for friendly commentary, though clear audio may vary.

“What a fun and unique experience! Something you don’t see a lot of. You can tell because everyone on the street takes your picture. Truly felt like a royal. Payton our driver was very very nice and knowledgeable.”

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15.Electric-Imperial Carriage Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews

Ride through Vienna’s old town in a private electric Imperial Carriage for 60 minutes. Your guide covers palaces, museums, churches, cafés, and grand squares in Arabic, English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, or Romanian. Hotel pickup is included for central hotels, and drinks and Wi-Fi come along for the ride.

“Excelente servicio, por parte de la empresa y del guía, muy amables, una experiencia única”

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