Beacon Hill Park: Iconic Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
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74 Ratings
Victoria
Experience the charm and fun of Beacon Hill Park with Tally-Ho Carriage Tours. Explore Victoria's history, folklore, and the iconic horse-drawn carriages that have become beloved symbols of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 469 Belleville St. - Embark on a unique 60-minute equine carriage journey through Victoria, where you’ll be transported to a bygone era. Revel in the verdant splendor of Beacon Hill Park, take in the breathtaking vistas of the Salish Sea coastline, and delve into the quaint allure of the historic James Bay district.

Beacon Hill Park serves as an oasis of calm amidst the urban landscape, boasting pristine floral displays, peaceful duck ponds, a petting zoo for kids, and pockets of untouched nature. Gifted to the municipality in 1858, this park has been maintained as a communal area for all to enjoy over the years, safeguarding its wildlife and indigenous flora. Admire the park’s highlights from the comfort of your carriage, then proceed to a picturesque route by the Salish Sea shoreline. Cruise by the starting point of the Trans-Canada Highway and soak in the spectacular maritime views of the Olympic Mountains across the border. Your return trip takes you through the delightful James Bay area, where you’ll learn about its storied past and see the home where the famous painter, Emily Carr, was born.

Each excursion is tailored to the guests, striking a perfect mix of historical insights, regional tales, and sheer leisure as you relax to the rhythmic sound of the horse’s trot.

What's Included
  • Convertible roof for all-weather comfort
  • Guided by a professional, uniformed expert
  • Carriage lanterns illuminate evening tours
  • All local taxes included
  • Complimentary warm faux-fur blankets on cool evenings
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Inaugurated in 1903, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours was Victoria’s initial transport service dedicated towards promoting tourism. Since its foundation, the majestic Tally-Ho horses have grown to become venerable emblems of the city and cherished friends to the local population. The company’s spirited and skilled guides enhance visitors’ experiences with fascinating historical tales, indigenous legends, and exclusive behind-the-scenes peeks into their horses and operations.

As a part of the Carriage Operators of North America, Tally-Ho champions industry best practices.

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours: Exceptionally Enchanting. Notoriously Entertaining.

  • Tour is priced per carriage
  • Carriages seat a maximum of 6 people (we suggest 4 adults for ultimate comfort)
  • All tours are subject to weather. In the event of inclement weather (ice, snow, high winds), your local tour operator will try to contact you via the information provided, else please call to confirm your reservation.
  • Wheelchair accessible: person must be able to transfer themselves into the carriage
  • Dog friendly (we love them, but please keep them off the seats)
Location
469 Belleville St.
Belleville Street
At the corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets. Look for our burgundy sales kiosk!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(74 Ratings)
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Jeffrey_k
Jul 14, 2024
Picturesque Scenes of Victoria - Quaint way to see Victoria. This was our only tour for this port. Headed to the meeting location well before our designated start time so we would know where to go. At their suggestion, we took an earlier tour. Great way to see parts of local area that you may not necessarily see on your own. Tyler, our guide/driver was friendly and knowledgeable. King, our horse was kind and gentle. Enjoyed the relaxing ride before we headed to lunch at a place Tyler suggested and then some shopping before heading back to the ship.
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Katy_t
Jul 9, 2024
Beautiful Experience - We had a great time! Comfortable, beautiful scenery, kind and fun driver, beautiful horse. Also impressed with the care of their horses! Well taken care of and respected animals
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Marthagf1741fg
Jul 2, 2024
Most impressed - Our guide was great and so informed with the history of the town and managed so well the horse and carriage. Highly recommend it.
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130mgm
Jun 25, 2024
Relaxing trip through Victoria. - Tyler and his horse Red gave us an excellent tour. We enjoyed the early afternoon ride through the historic parts of Victoria.
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Sheryl_s
Jun 10, 2024
Very pleasant ride guide... - Very pleasant ride guide was knowledgeable and shared some of the history and highlights of Victoria
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X8411nxmaryf
Jun 7, 2024
HORSING AROUND IN VICTORIA - Enjoyed the fresh air and beautiful weather on our carriage ride with Louie, the horse and Anna, our guide. This area is so quaint with lots of history. Guide was informative and friendly. The views were spectacular near the water. I especially enjoyed the slow pace to take it all in.
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Margaret_t
May 22, 2024
A lovely ride - Generally the relaxation of the carriage ride and the beauty of the area ..our driver .. I believe her name was Kyla..? And Maize the sweet beautiful horse .. the time went by so fast and we were able to see a lot of the city this way since we didn’t have alot of time in Victoria ..
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Schnootz420
May 22, 2024
Wonderful tour through Victoria - The tour was wonderful and the driver was very knowledgeable about the history of Victoria. Knew small details about the area and good recommendations for others activities and restaurants in the city
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Kristen_m
May 19, 2024
Excellent experience!!!! - Our carriage ride was fantastic!!! Red, our horse, was such a gentleman and took great care of us! Fran was an excellent guide. She had a lot of knowledge of the area and great, funny stories. She takes a lot of pride in her home town and we could see why! It was a very windy day, but it did not take away from the experience. Highly recommend!
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145karenu
May 15, 2024
Carriage ride in Victoria BC - We had a 75 minute tour of Victoria. Ursula was our guide & she was great, friendly & so informative! It was very relaxing!
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