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Melbourne Horse and Carriage Tours

View the highlights of Melbourne city while travelling in prestige aboard a horse-drawn carriage - view the architecture, gardens and history of the city.
Cnr Swanston and Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Highlights

30 minute or 1 hour options
The magnificent Shrine of remembrance
The Old Treasury Building
Federation Square, Parliament House & more
Beautiful horse-drawn carriage
Operates 1pm - 10pm

What you need to know

The ultimate in romantic sightseeing experiences, this Melbourne horse and carriage tour is ideal for any special occasion! Arrive in style on one of the most prestigious horse-drawn carriages in Melbourne driven by a coach driver fully uniformed in traditional driving attire and celebrate the simple beauty of transportation from days past. Your beautiful and powerful horses will take you on a journey through Melbourne city to see some of the key sights of Melbourne such as St. Patricks Cathedral, Parliament House, China Town, sights from Swan Street Bridge, The Shrine of Remembrance, The Arts Centre and Federation Square precinct.

Tours depart from the Federation Square opposite Flinders Street Station. Carriages are available for tours on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and are able to fit multiple passengers - you pay per carriage, rather than per person. The team of lovely horses make for beautiful photographs and will promise to make this scenic tour around Melbourne one to cherish. The coaches are drawn by a matching pair of horses with both white and black teams available, making for one of the most romantic Melbourne city-based adventures that a couple can participate in - truly unforgettable! Book yourself a Melbourne horse tour online today and see the best of Melbourne in true style.

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NOTE

Please Note: Tours operate from 1pm to 10pm. The last 60 minute tour departs at 9pm, and the last 30 minute tour departs at 9.30pm

Inclusions

1/2 Hour Trip

  • You will be picked up from Federation Square opposite Flinders Street Station, then taken across the Yarra River along St.Kilda Road, past Alexandra gardens Queen Victoria gardens, King’s Domain and the Anzac Avenue where you can sight the magnificent Shrine. From there travel back through King Domain garden before returning to the corner Flinders and Swanston Street
  • Carriages fit up to 6 passengers

1 Hour Trip

  • You will be picked up from Federation do the same trip as 1/2 hour option but the tour will continue through the CBD. You can experience more stunning historical buildings that were built during Victorian Gold Rush such as Treasury building, Parliament house and Princess Theater. You will also glimpse some parts of China town on the way back through Little Bourke street as well as Collins street which is well known for its grand Victoria architected, prestigious boutiques and high-end retailers. The tour will return to Federation square
  • Carriages fit up to 6 passengers

Highlights

  • Yarra River
  • King Domain
  • The Shrine of Remembrance
  • Treasury Building
  • Parliament house
  • Princess Theater
  • Some Part of China Town
  • Collins Street

Exclusions

  • Commentary is not provided as this tour is more for your relaxation and sightseeing. Your coachman is more than welcome to answer your questions along the tour

Tour Times

  • Tours operate Thursdays to Mondays from Federation Square opposite Flinders Street Station
  • Tour times are from 1pm to 10pm. The last 60 minute tour departs at 9pm, and the last 30 minute tour departs at 9.30pm

Additional Information

  • If you would like to be dropped off at another location, this can be organised directly with the driver, however an additional cost of approximately $60 is required and will have to be paid on the day

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

Melbourne Horse and Carriage Tours

Cnr Swanston and Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000