Beacon Hill Park: Scenic Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

Embark on a journey via horse-powered carriage across diverse areas of Victoria, encompassing Beacon Hill Park and the Dallas Road coastal line. Stop at the start point, Mile 0, of the Trans Canada Highway where the grandeur of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca awaits. Be aware that tour paths may undergo alterations.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This popular tour begins with a breathtaking view of the majestic Empress Hotel, overlooking the Inner Harbor with its classic tall ships and sleek sailing vessels. Feel like royalty as you journey past landmark buildings and historic homes.
As you enter Beacon Hill Park, you will be dazzled with the array of fragrant flowers and delightful duck ponds….

What's Included
  • Horse-drawn Carriage ride
  • Professional uniformed staff
  • Local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Food and drink
Additional Information
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible. As long as you are able to get out of your wheelchair, the tour operator will look after it while you are on the tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
Victoria Carriage Tours
Menzies Street
Tours depart from the Carriage Stand, under the green umbrella, located at the corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, next to the Parliament Buildings at the scenic Inner Harbour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rahalziad
Jan 27, 2025
Highly recommended - A wonderful place to visit with an amazing view from the top to the city. It’s a unique experience to not be missed. **** I recommend it !
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April_a
Jan 6, 2025
I love hearing the... - I love hearing the history. The story of the smallest grocery store made me giggle. I loved i was given an option to hear the history of just look.
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James_s
Jan 4, 2025
Well worth it! - We loved the stories, the host, and Zeke! Although we had a late start - and were worried it had been canceled - we were glad for this experience!
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Michael_h
Jan 2, 2025
Great Time - Great time with the family. Ride was comfortable and the tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history around town. Recommended for families.
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Samantha_p
Dec 31, 2024
Great Experience! - My husband and I had a lovely carriage ride around Victoria. The horse, Donner, was gentle and calm and our driver was beyond friendly.
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Patricia_j
Oct 3, 2024
Beautiful Victoria! - Such a fun way to see Victoria! We had a wonderful ride around the city with an amazing tour guide who made the trip that much more enjoyable with her story telling. Thank you!
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James_j
Sep 22, 2024
Have always wanted to do... - Have always wanted to do this. Steffen was an excellent guide with loads of information. But you should send out better information on finding the place. We had to ask on our ship for help so we would find it on time since we were only in port for a short time. We had no idea it was so far from port. Thank goodness the guest services on Holland America let us know we needed to take a shuttle to town, and how to find it once in town.
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Bill
Aug 29, 2024
Great carriage ride - What a wonderful way to see the city and gain insight into the city and the carriage business in general Our driver was just wonderful. We felt very safe with her holding the reigns and felt the horses were well cared for. 7 pm was a great time to book
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Bruce_s
Aug 24, 2024
Informative and charming - Jasmine was a delightful tour guide and very informative as she guided our horse, Chris, around the park and neighborhood. While rainy, the carriage was covered and my wife and I enjoyed the tour.
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Robert_g
Sep 16, 2024
The Magic of a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride - The most memorable part of the Beacon Hill horse-drawn carriage ride in Victoria, B.C., Canada, was undoubtedly the enchanting atmosphere created by the soft glow of the streetlamps and the quiet clip-clop of the horse hooves echoing through the serene night. Although it was challenging to see the finer details of Beacon Hill Park due to the darkness, the experience was imbued with a sense of peace and romance that made it truly unforgettable. The gentle swaying of the carriage and the sound of the horse provided a soothing rhythm that allowed us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the moment. The park, shrouded in shadows, took on an almost magical quality, with the occasional silhouette of a tree or the faint outline of a winding path adding to the mystery and charm. The cool evening air, mixed with the earthy scent of the park, heightened our senses, making the experience all the more vivid. Despite the limited visibility, the ride was filled with anticipation and a sense of adventure, as each turn of the carriage revealed new, albeit dimly lit, scenes. In the end, it wasn't about seeing every detail of Beacon Hill Park and its neighborhoods; it was about the unique ambiance and the shared experience of exploring it in a way that felt almost timeless. The combination of the historical carriage, the gentle horse, and the quiet night created a memory that stands out not for what was seen, but for the feelings it evoked and the intimate connection it fostered with the park and each other.
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