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15 Horse Riding in the USA to Build a Day Around

24 tours  ·  from $35 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 horse riding worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour - The city chooses your zone
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Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

1.Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,023 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Spend about an hour touring 30 blocks of historic Charleston from a covered carriage pulled by a Belgian or Percheron draft horse. A certified Palmetto Guild guide, such as Wendy, Carol, Ro, or Carrie, shares stories of mansions, churches, gardens, and Charleston’s Civil War past. Routes are assigned by the city, so the sights vary.

“You would truly enjoy the experience, and everyone was so nice and professional. The tour guides are very friendly and informative. Great overall experience 😊”

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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston - The Provost Dungeon and Charleston’s colonial past
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Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

2.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Ride through Charleston’s old walled city after dark as a certified guide shares ghost stories near the Mills House, Provost Dungeon, graveyards, churches, and former pirate waters. The covered carriage seats up to 16, uses an inclined loading ramp, and returns to 14 Anson Street after 40 minutes.

“Loved traveling with Holly and Wayne. Holly was excellent. And Wayne was alert and attentive. A lot of fun. Interesting facts”

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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston - Starting at the Big Red Barn near City Market
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Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

3.Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,561 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Begin at Palmetto Carriage Works’ Big Red Barn near City Market, meet a certified guide, and ride about an hour through roughly 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Your route is chosen by a city lottery, so sights vary. Guides such as Jim, Jenny, Luke, and Jason mix architecture, local stories, and horse care into a family-friendly tour for up to 16 people.

“Exceptional guide. Extremely knowledgeable. Knew quite a bit of the history of Charleston after an hour. Driver was also phenomenal. His relationship with our horse “Admiral “ was gentle and kind— spot on.”

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2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck - Riding the 4WD truck across sand and beach
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2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

4.2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,449 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours in an open-air 4WD truck exploring Corolla’s sand roads, dunes, and beach while looking for wild horses. Guides such as Edna, Paul, Ann, John, and Karla have shared local history, horse genetics, and island lore. The ride is small-group, bumpy, windy, and best enjoyed with warm layers.

“I was surprised to see the horses around all the houses in the area, it was not 'natural', but we saw lots of horses, and this is their habitat.”

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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™ - Literary Walk, Balto, and Conservatory Water
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Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

5.Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,365 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Take a private carriage ride through Central Park for about 55 minutes, seeing Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota, and more. Your driver provides live commentary and may stop for photos. Guides have included Josh, Leo, Pedro, Christina, and Troy. Blankets and horse treats are included, with rides returning to the starting point.

“Our horse carriage ride around Central Park was fantastic! Our driver gave us lots of information about the park, and gave us time to stop several times for pictures.”

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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky - See Keeneland, with realistic expectations
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Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

6.Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,924 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Lexington’s horse country in a 14-passenger van. Visit Keeneland and one or more working thoroughbred farms, where guides such as Tim, Vicky, Mark, and Richard explain breeding, training, racing, and aftercare. You may meet horses up close, depending on farm access and the day’s schedule.

“Great tour! Vickie, our tour guide, was great! She knew all about horses, horse farms, and horse racing. Told great stories and was thoroughly entertaining. Also spoke with horse trainers and owners about what they do. Fascinating discussion about the breeding process.”

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Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas - A 90-minute ride through raw desert country
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Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas

7.Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,674 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

Leave the Strip around 7:15 am for a small-group ride near Moapa. Wranglers such as Hector and Gecko pair you with a calm horse for a 90-minute walking trail, then Danny or Denny may cook pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Expect rustic ranch facilities, desert views, and time with baby goats.

“Great times great food cant what to do it again. Would definitely will tell all my friends. Ceaser was very informative”

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage - Old City Market and the first look at Charleston’s streets
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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

8.Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,009 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Ride through Charleston’s historic downtown in a custom-built carriage with a licensed English-speaking guide. You may hear guides such as Carol, Mike, Donald, or Christina explain the city’s 350-year story while your horse carries you past Rainbow Row, King Street, White Point Gardens, the Battery, and more. Routes vary by city assignment.

“our driver Mike and our horse BUDDY the best !!!! the least was the parking was $$”

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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole - The views around Grand Teton and Buffalo Valley
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Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

9.Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Heart Six Ranch near Moran into Bridger-Teton National Forest, with views of the Tetons, Buffalo Valley, aspen groves, and forest trails. Gentle horses suit first-timers, while guides such as Ava, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Ross, and Corey add stories and steady help. Choose a 90-minute, half-day, or dinner ride.

“Such a fun and memorable experience with my husband! First time to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Haven’t rider a horse in years and our guide made us feel safe and comfortable. So fun and a beautiful view to get a picture taken.”

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Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour - The route through the historic district
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Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

10.Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet Sea Island Carriage Company at 1010 Bay St. for a 50 to 55 minute ride through Beaufort’s historic district. Your guide, perhaps Laura or Nicole, shares stories of the Antebellum South, Civil War sites, churches, homes, and movie locations while your horse carries up to 16 people through town. The ride ends where it begins.

“This trip is very informative and provides a lot of history about Beaufort and America in General. This was a real history lesson in 2 hours”

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Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour - Meeting the horses and settling into the carriage
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Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

11.Gettysburg: Horse-Drawn Carriage Battlefield Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 896 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours touring Gettysburg Battlefield in an open-top horse-drawn carriage with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jim, Dale, Truman, and Chris bring the battle to life with detailed stories and time for questions. The small group holds up to 10 people. Bring weather-ready clothing and a cushion if desired.

“Guide told very detailed and interesting stories of the events and leaders on both sides of the battle.”

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NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide - What you see inside Central Park
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NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

12.Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 790 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour

Settle into a private horse carriage for 40 minutes to an hour with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Central Park sights such as Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, and the carousel, or choose a city ride past Fifth Avenue, Saks, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Drivers including Fred, Rony, Emre, and Kadir are praised for photos, local stories, and friendly service.

“The guide’s knowledge of the area. Appreciated the information shared. Great insight. The only thing could be improved is weather. Next we will thing about the summer carriage”

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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour - Your first minutes in the saddle
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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

13.Horseback Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $74

Ride from the KOA Campground with a Navajo guide and a horse matched to your ability. The 30-minute to one-hour route passes Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, and the Two Mittens. Guides such as Troy and Lewis explain the monuments, while the small group keeps the outing personal.

“We were unlucky with the weather... a heavy downpour was forecast for us... the guides were super accommodating and immediately agreed to change the time of our ride! A big thank you to them! The ride is great and I recommend it 100%”

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Charleston's Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour - Starting at 20 Anson Street
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Charleston’s Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

14.Charleston’s Historic Residential Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · from $50

Meet the horses at 20 Anson Street, then ride about two to three miles through Charleston’s residential Historic District. A city-licensed guide narrates the hour-long trip, with departures every 30 minutes and groups limited to 10. Guides such as Luke and Al have earned praise for their humor and storytelling, though the route varies by lottery.

“awesome tour. interesting we discovered your chosen path is by lottery. Made it a surprise which was fun. Yogi and Boo Boo were great and our guides knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Will do again next time too!”

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Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour - Meeting the horses and getting ready to ride
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Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

15.Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Ride a calm, guided horse through Griffith Park from Sunset Ranch Hollywood, just below the Hollywood Sign. You will get a short safety briefing, then follow wide trails with views of downtown LA, the Griffith Observatory, and the LA Basin. No riding experience is needed, but expect a steady single-file pace and some exposed trail edges.

“This was our first time in California, and it was so worth it! I absolutely loved our guide, Dixie — she was the sweetest, super bubbly, and made the whole ride so fun. The horse she picked for me, Jennie, was perfect! The views were amazing, and the overall experience was unforgettable. Highly recommend this ride if you’re ever in LA or near Hollywood!”

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