Beacon Hill Park: Scenic Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
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97 Ratings
Victoria

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: 1 day learn more
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.

You will continue on out to the Dallas Road waterfront, passing Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway. Here you’ll gaze at the splendor of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The rest of your tour will be through the oldest neighborhood in Victoria with an impressive variety of well-maintained historic homes and gardens. The tour finishes back in the Inner Harbor by the Parliament buildings and the Royal London Wax Museum.

Points of Interest

  • Victoria Carriage Tours
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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Gary_k
May 17, 2024
A Highly-Recommended Excursion! Five stars!! - We were thrilled to have such a knowledgeable guide in Liz - loved that she was born and raised in Victoria!! Tommy was a great horse and listened well to Liz. Enjoyed learning about landmarks and history of this beautiful city.
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Charleyboy007
May 14, 2024
Guide and route was great - Lydia the guide was great and very informative. The route was interesting and saw Beacon Hill area. Duchess (the horse) was well behaved and gentle.
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Slinknumber77
Nov 24, 2023
Inside Victoria - Our guide was full of colorful stories on Victorian history- wow didn’t know Cowichan sweaters were originally dog hair. What a great experience
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R8583nqbillyb
Sep 2, 2023
A Perfect Ride - Abby was a wealth of information and very pleasant. The pace and length of the tour was perfect. And “JT” ( the horse) was a cutie.
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Pioneer04279422156
Sep 1, 2023
Wonderful time! - We had a WONDERFUL time! Our driver was Alyssa and our horse was Chuck and they were both so lovely :) It was a great (and fun) way to tour different parts of Victoria and I would highly recommend!
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Dlnun
Aug 11, 2023
Exceptional weather and our guide was very knowledgeable. Thank you. - Very pleasant ride and the horse behaved! Nice weather. Beautiful city. Driver very knowledgeable as she led us through the city.
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Kristina_m
May 5, 2024
Carriage ride in dark - Came in on NCL Encore cruise which didn't allow us to depart ship until 8:30pm (suppose to be 8pm). Therefore the 9pm carriage ride was 50% in dark. Not Carriage company fault. Narration was good. Interesting little known facts told by driver. Chilly eve but they had blankets to offer for warmth. Would have enjoyed more in daylight as Beacon Hill Park isn't lite well as some advertisements falsely illustrate. Would recommend to others but do it in daylight so you can actually see all items talked about.
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Gary
Aug 20, 2023
Good carriage ride but not much to see after dark. - They can't go into downtown, lighted area with attractions. Do we went along a road atound a large park but it was dark with not much to see. Neighborhoods aren't lighted. A homeless person stole the blankets on carriage so there were none! Not worth $200 plus tip for an hour if dark ride. Go early if possible and check the route!
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Karen_s
Aug 7, 2023
Only book during daytime - Excursion was late in departing which was a big negative as it became so dark that we couldn’t see much. The excursion was cut 20 minutes as we were allowed to get off at the cruise terminal so that we didn’t have to walk back so far in the darkness. We couldn’t see much anyway so thus was our best option. Emma (driver) and Ike ( horse) were great!
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John_p
Aug 6, 2023
Go with tally-ho instead - The booking times didn’t match with Victoria carriage. The carriages old and ugly. The poor horses sick and mean.
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