Carriage Tours of Chicago

What can be more fun than touring the Chicago area in a horse drawn carriage? Riding in a horse and carriage allows you time to really take in the sights and sounds of Chicago at a slower pace. Leave the hustle and bustle of traffic and cars; sit back, and relax listening to the gently clip clop of hooves as you tour the city in transportation of years past. Here are just a few of Chicago's finest carriage tour companies.

Tips:
Be sure to take cash. While some carriage companies have the ability to take card, most will require that you have cash. Tipping is always recommended. 10% is considered standard tipping. During the cooler months, most horse drawn carriage companies offer blankets to keep you warm, but be sure to bring coats, mittens, and hats if needed.

Chicago Horse and Carriage
773-395-3950
www.chicagocarriage.com/

Chicago Horse & Carriage offers a large variety of tours to take in the sights of the city. Take a tour of Buckingham Fountain, Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, or Navy Pier. The company will also allow you to customize your tour of the city. Ride prices begin at $40 for 1/2 hour tour for 1-4 people. One hour ride prices will cost you $75 for 1-4 people. The company offers pre-paid ride vouchers to save a few dollars on your ride. These can be purchased on their website. If you will be getting married, consider one of their wedding packages. What better way to end your wedding than to ride off in your own horse drawn carriage? For pricing, call the company directly.

Noble Horse Chicago Carriage Rides
312-266-7878
www.noblehorsechicago.com

Tour the North Michigan Avenue Shopping District in a horse drawn carriage. Climb aboard at Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue (800 North). The carriage will drop you off at the same location, or for an extra fee will take you and your shopping bags back to your hotel. Carriage times run daily from 10:00am-4:30pm and 6pm-midnight. Pricing is reasonable at $35 for a 1/2 hour ride for up to 4 people, or $70 per hour for up to 4 people. The company offers wedding and engagement packages as well as private party packages. Call the company directly for pricing.

Antique Coach and Carriage
1523 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL. 60622
773.735.9400
www.antiquecoach-carriage.com/

For over 20 years, Antique Coach and Carriage has been touring the city. The company specializes in lake front and gold coast carriage rides. During the Christmas holiday tours of the Chicago loop where you can see the Christmas tree at Richard M. Daley Center and the Marshall Field's building decorated for the holidays. Open and closed carriages are available. The company does accept Visa and Mastercard. Rides start at $40 for up to six people for a 1/2 hour ride, and $80 for up to six people for a one hour ride. The company also offers private party and wedding, prom, and funeral rides. Call for pricing.

JC Cutters
312-890-9416
www.jccutters.com

JC Cutters offers carriage tours to some of the most unique and unknown gems of Chicago. Hop aboard for a ride at the southwest corner of Michigan and Chestnut, right across the street from the Presbyterian church. Rides start at $40 for a 1/2 hour, $60 for a 45 minute tour, and $80 for a one hour tour. The company recommends tipping 15-20%. The company also offers unique engagement packages complete with champagne and roses, pictures, and more. They also offer wedding, funeral, prom, and hotel pickup for an additional charge. Contact the company directly for pricing.