Paris: Private Horse & Carriage Ride with Champagne

Paris romance by carriage past Eiffel Tower & Champs-Elysées

You’ll ride through Paris in a private horse-drawn carriage with Champagne and cozy blankets, passing icons like the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysées. Expect laughter, local stories from your coachman, and moments where Paris feels quieter than you imagined. It’s not just sightseeing. It’s sharing something quietly special together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. 7th Arrondissement2m
2. Pont Alexandre III
3. 8th Arrondissement

Private romantic horse and carriage ride

• Start at 7th Arrondissement
• Ride through rue Saint-Dominique and Avenue du Mal Galliéni
• Pass Pont Alexandre III
• Travel Avenue Winston Churchill to Rue de Ponthieu
• Pass Avenue Franklin Roosevelt and Rond-point des Champs-Elysees
• Continue Avenue Montaigne to Avenue Rapp
• Pass Rue Joseph Bouvard and Place Jacques Rueff
• End at Eiffel Tower area

The experience

Li, our coachman, tipped his hat at us like we were old friends (even though I fumbled my “bonjour”). The horse’s hooves echoed on Avenue de la Bourdonnais, not loud, but steady, almost calming. We climbed into the burgundy carriage and I couldn’t help grinning at how surreal it felt to be rolling through Paris like this. Li handed us a blanket (it was colder than I’d expected for April) and asked if we wanted the top up or down. We risked it, hoping the rain would hold off. It did, mostly.

The city looked different from this low angle. Rue St.-Dominique smelled faintly of fresh bread from some unseen bakery, and people on the sidewalk smiled or waved: one little kid shouted “cheval!” and pointed. When we crossed Pont Alexandre III, Li slowed so we could see the gold statues catching a bit of sunlight breaking through clouds. He told us stories about the bridges and old buildings in a mix of English and French (I caught maybe half but didn’t mind).

I popped open the Champagne (included in our Royal route) while we passed Place Vendôme: nearly spilled it when the carriage hit a bump near Rue de la Paix. My partner laughed so hard she almost dropped her glass too. There was something about seeing all these famous places (Champs-Elysées, Pont de l’Alma, even just random corners with flower stalls) from behind that gentle horse that made them feel less like postcards and more like real life. The ride ended back near the Eiffel Tower as dusk crept in. I still think about that last stretch along Avenue de Suffren where everything went kind of golden for a minute.

What’s included

• Your day includes a private horse-drawn carriage ride through central Paris with a friendly local coachman guiding you past landmarks like Pont Alexandre III and Champs-Elysées.
• Champagne is included on select routes, plus warm blankets in winter or cover if it rains. Just dress for any weather since rides operate year-round.

Options for this experience

3 options

RomanceGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 19:00Lasts 1 hour

HeavenlyGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 2 hours

Royal with ChampagneGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 13:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes: a 90-minute royal ride including a bottle of Champagne

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h, runs Wednesday to Sunday, 8 start times, from € 140 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday8 departure times: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00Another day? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years): free · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience Paris

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years): free; Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 72 h before the start.

Where does the Paris private horse & carriage ride start?

The ride starts near Avenue de la Bourdonnais in the 7th Arrondissement.

Is Champagne included on every route?

Champagne is included with the Royal route. Check your booking to confirm.

How long before should I arrive for my booking?

You must arrive on time. Being 10 minutes late counts as a no-show without refund.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

No, hotel pickup is not included. You need to make your own way to the meeting point.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point.

Can I contact the coachman if I'm lost?

The coachman's mobile number will be provided in your confirmation email for reconfirmation or emergencies.