You will be visiting the stables of Vienna's famous horse-carriages, the so-called Fiakers. There we will have a guided tour including some exciting stories and interesting insights in our daily routines with the coachmen and horses.
Once you hop on the carriage we will start our way through the suburbs of Vienna's 11th district. The former industrial area is nowadays one of the most vibrant melting pots of cultures and features a variety of modern and classic buildings as well as exotic shops, etc.
Continuing our journey you will be reaching the Schloss Belvedere in Vienna's 3rd district. Formerly outside of Vienna these two castles are now in the middle of the city and you will see from this point on the buildings get more and more classy.
The famous Ringstraße Boulevard really is an iconic landmark. It features so many different Palais and elegant buildings including the Viennese State Opera - where the Opera ball takes place once a year.
The Hofburg Place is the former royal palace and for sure the highlight of your ride with all it's different parts.
We took a cab from city center to the stables. There we were met by the owner. He lead us around the horse stables, tact rooms and carriages. We learned about the horses, their care and safety. After 1/2 hour to 45 min we picked our carriage and traveled back to the city center.
We got up early and took an uber to the out of town location. Be aware that the stables are not downtown. We started the day meeting the horses, we were able to see them all, pet them in their stalls, and see the entire place. The guide told us the history and how the fiakers work in Vienna. He did so in English and German. We were able to feed the horses and the kids loved it. We asked questions and learned a lot. Then we took the carriage ride into town. This part took over one hour however the views are nothing special and there is no explanation/guide if you’re not expecting that. For that reason, we decided to extend our rise with a 40-min tour in downtown Vienna to see the sights. Here, we got the guided explanations of the sights.
The tour of the stables was helpful, but as we required english we had a far shorter explanation and less stories. We didn’t mind but if you don’t speak German you may want to be aware. The driver of our carriage was very capable and our mother-daughter pair of horses were fantastic. Highly recommended outing.
My last day in Vienna ended with a tour of one of the oldest stables in Vienna, a family run operation. A tour of the stables, then the carriage ride through the streets of Vienna as the go to work every day. Only thing missing would have been some of the highlights along the way
The horse stable was not easy to find, but it was interesting and informative. The ride was from the stable, which was in the outskirts, to the city center, but does not include a ride in the city center. I was expecting a ride around town. I didn’t read the itinerary carefully. It still was a pleasant experience.
It was a great experience. The horses were very well taken care of and loved. They let us spend time with the horses and gave a ton of information and photo opportunity. They were really helpful and very kind. Must do experience
If you like horses this is a must do trip. You get to feed the horses in their stables before your carriage ride. The guide also tells you a bit about carriage riding in Vienna which was very interesting. The ride itself is very relaxing and once you near the city you can see some wonderful buildings and architecture. For those who have little interaction with horses this is a great way to learn more about them.
Dusappinting. The driver did not explain any of the sites that we passed by on our ride. Not what I expected.
The tour was very informative and we learned a lot. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke very clear English. We had two young children who also enjoyed it, as it was very family friendly. The carriage ride was a great way to see the city and dropped off at a very convenient location to continue our exploration of Vienna. Note that the carriage accommodated a small stroller very easily.
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!
What a fantastic opportunity to travel around this beautiful city. The weather was warm enough for the roof to be down which meant we had some spectacular views. Although it’s not the cheapest option, it’s well worth it for a memorable trip.
The ride itself but also the introductory talk at the stable guide answered my questions. It was good to get in close to some of the horses at the stable., and they liked cuddles!
Had an enjoyable morning finding out a bit more of the history surrounding Viennese Flakers. It was also great to hear how the horses are cared for and and trained. The stables were well kept. Information was given in German and then English so it took a bit longer but gave my daughter an opportunity to practice her German listening skills. I could have just got a horse and carriage ride around the city but starting off at the stables first just made it even more special. Would definitely recommend to anyone with children too.
We had the most amazing and informative tour of the stables followed by a carriage ride through to the centre of Vienna. It was very relaxed, the horses were incredibly calm and to our surprise, looking over one stable door, we saw 2 Shetland ponies, coming from Orkney, we really hadn't expected that in Vienna! I would recommend to anyone taking the time to do the stable tour and find out a little of the history of carriage driving in Vienna and also the fantastic way the horses are treated and cared for. The ride through to the centre of Vienna was marvellous, it is the best way to view this beautiful city and the horses and driver were brilliant. With many thanks to all involved on that day.
The young man who gave the talk in both German and fluent English was really interesting and he welcomed questions, and as a lifelong horse lover I was fascinated. It was followed by an enjoyable drive back to the city centre. One of our fellow passengers conversed with our driver and kindly translated for us. The horses are very obviously very well cared for and certainly not overworked.
Interesting way to find out how the horse drawn carriages operate. You are met at the stables and shown how the carriages are assembled and the horses fitted with harnesses. We also got some history on the creation of the carriages, how many horses are involved, and what the various staff do. Once the carriages and horses are sorted out guests are loaded and then driven from the stables into the city. This takes about an hour and give a good idea what outer Vienna looks like. Good value for money. Tour ran in German and English on our day
An excellent experience. Everything was well presented and the horses are taken good care of. Would recommend it to all.
The whole tour at the stables were excellent. However our horse carriage guide did not show us or tell us anything on the way to our drop off which was supposed to be a guided tour. As soon as he dropped us, he picked up another set of passengers and straight away started talking.
“Guide” was on a FaceTime call the entire time, while Also chain-smoking. Clearly bored with his job. Through out a few dates as we passed by certain locations, but basically not interested in being a tour guide. 40 minute “long tour” was 25 min at best, which was fine with us, since it was so bad. Other guides may well be much better, just choose carefully.
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.
We thoroughly enjoyed taking the tour of the carriage horse stables and learning all about the lives of the horses and the carriage drivers. The stables could not have been more well kept and the horse were immaculate. Highly recommend.
Great value carriage ride. The tour of the stables was very interesting. Although the ride from the stables to the city center wasn't the most scenic, it was ca. 1h long and we enjoyed it very much.
Incredible that they still have horses in the city; it is sad, and the smell of manure is everywhere... no one from the municipality sees this.
We received very comprehensive information about the origin, training, and use of the horses.
So going around Vienna in a horse-drawn carriage is also one of the things to do when you visit this city, but again the price, whether you are alone or with family, leaves something to be desired because 60 euros for 20 minutes, that leaves something to think about for our little French purse!!!!! Even if the decor is magnificent, I think you should let yourself be tempted, but in the absence of other activities. Let us be guided!!!!
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
Las explicaciones en el establo fueron muy interesantes. El paseo tuvo una duración muy adecuada, y el itinerario fue bastante correcto
Visite intéressante des écuries Départ trop à l'écart du centre ville avec un long parcours sans intérêt pour atteindre le centre historique
Top! Amazing! Whoever is in Vienna must take this walk! Very traditional! Around the time! Very attentive staff!
L'expérience a été incroyable : la présentation des écuries était très intéressante et très professionnelle, la calèche était magnifique et très confortable, le chauffeur très professionnel et sympathique. Un moment inoubliable!!!
We were allowed to explore downtown Vienna with Marco, left and right and the nice coachman. Viennese scorn at its finest, interesting facts, exciting stories and very delicate sparkling wine make the carriage ride a unique experience. Marco is a perfect host and a very responsible horse owner. For me, the tour passed far too fast, I could have continued for hours. 1000 thanks for everything, Marco!
Abbiamo imparato molte cose sui cavalli da carrozza: forse bisognerebbe aggiungere qualche dettaglio anche sulle carrozze. Il punto di partenza è in una zona periferica, ma il lungo giro in carrozza, che termina in pieno centro, è davvero bello!
The beautiful horses! The well-kept stable! The great ride from Simmering to Stephansplatz! Let's make it up to you!
We had booked the secret of the Fiaker as a birthday surprise for our 9 year old granddaughter and we were more than positively surprised. Already at the beginning in the stable of the company Fiaker Paul the horses could be petted, interesting facts about the Fiaker and how the horses work were told. Our granddaughter listened in fascination and then the highlight: from the stable to the city with the Fiaker, we have never enjoyed this way so slowed down. Conclusion: we recommend the event and will be repeated with other family members.
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