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 STYLISH STEEDS by themajor
No, a canter round the Ringstasse is not going to be cheap but it will be memorable and it is negotiable - but please be polite about it.You will find the fiaker rank alongside the cathedral in Stephansdom and if you're there in high Summer you might even smell 'em before you see them! Good for the rose bushes. ('er, not that I'm suggesting you carry the free fertiliser through Customs.) Leave a Comment Directions: A cert alongside Stephansdom!
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At 40E for a 20 minute ride in a horse and buggy around a busy city I took about a nano-second to decide that I didn't want to take a 'Famous Fiaker' to see the sites. They look pretty though and obviously enough people are willing to fork out a small fortune to keep these guys in bowler hats :)
There are other options of 40 minutes for 65E or a WHOLE hour for 95E!!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Central
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My first Fiaker ride was in April 2005 and it was surprise birthday gift from someone special. He arranged for the Fiaker to come to my apartment so that we can ride in style to my birthday party held at a restaurant in the 1st district. So, there we were, dressed in our formal outfits, and riding in a Fiaker to a restaurant for dinner. I felt like those elegant noble ladies in those old days, i.e. before the invention of cars. As I stepped into the horse carriage, I was being helped on board by the driver. With my friend sitting next to me, I sat back and enjoy the beautiful ride. People were looking at us in the Fiaker passing them by. I felt rather strange when I saw people looking or staring at us. Some tourist even took photos! Anyway, it was fun riding in an open Fiaker and it was great to see the inner city sites from a different point of view - from top of a carriage.
Here are the prices for the Fiaker ride:
Rate for a short city tour @ 20 minutes will cost Euro 40.
Rate for grand city tour @ 40 minutes will cost Euro 65
Rate for one hour city tour will cost Euro 95
One Fiaker can seat 4 people, so if you want to save money, go in a group of 4. Directions: As far as I know, you can find fiakers for hire next to the Stephansdom and in front of the Hofburg palace. There are signs nearby that show the hire rates.
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 Old -style transport by TheWanderingCamel
There's no getting away from the fact that this is both a)expensive and b)very touristy - but what the heck - it was our last day in Vienna, our plans for the day had gone somewhat awry, and it was fun. We opted for the full hour (90 euros). As it was quite early and a holiday, there was very little traffic around our coachman was prepared to make a few unscheduled photo stops. He gave us a knowledgeable running commentary as we clip-clopped along and some unforseen barriers meant we took a couple of unexpected detours.
I don't know that I would say this is a "must-do" in Vienna - I've been an impecunious backpacker in my time, counting every schilling, and riding around in horse-drawn carriages certainly doesn't fit within that budget but I wouldn't go so far as to call it a tourist trap either. Fiakers are as much a part of the Viennese street scene as the grand buildings and the Baroque domes, the horses are well-cared for unlike the broken-down old nags you find in some cities, so if you fancy a taste of bygone days, this could be for you. Leave a Comment Directions: Fiaker stands can be found by the Stephansdom and on the Heldenplatz at the Hofburg. Make sure you set your price and time before you set off.
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 Fiaker trots past Café
Griensteidl by morgenhundLeave a Comment
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Now I know it, I made mistake not to take fiaker tour of the city centre because it offers more sights in a shorter time and in more comfortable way. I've skip it because my wife was eager to make some shoppings here. It happens to me all the time when exploring the city in a company of my wife.
Do not make the same mistake I did, rent a fiaker and enjoy the city tour. Leave a Comment
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You should not miss the tour around the city in chariot (in Vienna these are called Fiaker).
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This is probably the first thing that comes to your mind on the mention of Vienna. I love this picture!
Walking around Vienna, seeing "fiaker" is nothin strange. And it fits in perfect!
What we have noticed is that horses in Vienna do not look abused, like the ones we saw in Schwangau
and that made us very happy! Leave a Comment
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 by coceng
They can be found lined up at Stephansplatz, Albertinaplatz & Heldenplatz at the Hofburg.
Expect to pay around € 36 for a 15 to 20 minute trot....& these horses must be among Vienna richest inhabitants!!
Drivers generally speak English & would point out the places of interest en route..
Try to bargain the price! Leave a Comment
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