Fiaker Rides in Vienna: 4 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 $38Top rated

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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