USA · HORSES
7 tours
Good horse riding & carriage rides sell out first once the season starts. Below are the 7 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Ride through historic Charleston on a horse-drawn carriage with draft horses and certified guide stories, covering 30 blocks in about an hour.
“We thought we would go right by rainbow Row and the battery according to the description on the website, but we didn’t. The tour was interesting. Cold today, blankets would’ve been great.”
Haunted horse and carriage tour in Charleston with a certified guide, 40-min narrated spooky stops, and no walking through old streets.
“Being hearing impaired, I should have requested upfront seating. It would be nice if they provided a printed version of what the narrator is saying. I missed a lot because the weather was cold and I had to cover my ears.”
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through historic Charleston with certified guides, small groups, and classic stops like St. Philip’s Church.
“They were friendly and accommodating for everyone. Our guide was full of knowledge of all the local history. Very up beat and you could tell he loved his job.”
2-hour 4WD wild horse tour from Corolla with photo stops, private conservation area access, and a guide-led history lesson.
“I have known for many many years about the Wild Horses but I had never taken the opportunity to see them up close and personal (as the saying goes). I trusted Viator excursions based on previous experiences with the company on other vacation trips. This was a wonderful excursion and our guide was knowledgeable and fun. Definitely you will need reservations. We had to drive at least an hour to get to the site so I selected the 11:30 departure. The venue was considerate enough to send an email warning about possible traffic issues and suggesting that we leave early. We arrived early enough to stop by the Currituck Lighthouse…”
Private horse and carriage ride through Central Park with live guide narration, big cozy blankets, and classic photo stops for up to 4.
“It was a perfect ride. A little expensive but it was a bucket list item so we did it. We loved our guide and amazing grace.”
Small-group Bluegrass thoroughbred tour with Keeneland and working horse farms, guided in English for about 3.5 hours.
“The tour guide/driver was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the Thoroughbred industry! Great tour!”
Morning horseback ride from the Las Vegas Strip to a Moapa ranch, with gentle horses, desert views, and a cowboy-style breakfast.
“Horseback riding was enjoyable, but in general the trip was a disappointment as the ranch guides gave virtually no information beyond answering a couple of questions and the rudimentary pre ride riding instructions. Desert scenery interesting, but got no information along the way. Breakfast was pretty good. The van driver was nice and more interactive. A lot of money to pay for a very basic riding trip and a chance to hold a young goat”
