Is the experience suitable for children?

Yes, children aged 7 and above can join the tour, with younger children admitted free but no separate seating.

Are the horses cared for according to animal welfare standards?

Absolutely. The tour includes insights into the humane treatment and daily care routines ensuring the horses’ wellbeing.

Are the carriages wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, Fiaker carriages are historic and not wheelchair accessible, but the tour can accommodate some mobility needs during the stable visit.

What is included in the breakfast?

Breakfast at Falco Restaurant features traditional Austrian fare made from regional ingredients, offering both sweet and savory options.

Can I book the Fiaker ride separately?

This particular package bundles the stable tour, carriage ride, and breakfast together and is not available as separate bookings.

What languages is the tour offered in?

The main tour language is German, but inquire directly about possible multilingual guide availability.

Vienna Fiaker Secrets & Breakfast with Riding Dinner | City Tour | Guided Tour

Vienna's Fiaker carriages are more than just charming symbols of the city's historic streets—they represent a living tradition, unfolding daily behind the scenes in the horse stables scattered within Vienna's vibrant urban fabric. Riding Dinner’s 90-minute tour “Geheimnisse der Fiaker - Wo Wiens Fiakerpferde wohnen inkl. Frühstück” offers a rare window into this heritage just beyond the city center in the district of Favoriten. Here at the Fiakerpferde Stall on Rappachgasse, visitors get up close with the sturdy horses that have carried passengers for generations.

The experience begins in the early morning, when the stable bustles with life as drivers prepare the horses for their daily rounds. Guests witness firsthand the routines of grooming, harnessing, and care that keep these animals ready to navigate Vienna’s cobblestone streets. Hearing the stories behind this tradition reveals the Fiaker’s lasting role in city life—not merely as tourist attractions but as enduring elements of Vienna’s cultural and equestrian landscape.

After touring the stables, visitors enjoy a classic Fiakerfahrt—an intimate carriage ride tracing the route from the stable to the heart of the city, delivering a tactile sense of Vienna's historic charm from a horse’s-eye view. The adventure concludes at Falco Restaurant by Schwarzenbergplatz, where a hearty breakfast offers fresh Austrian flavors in a refined setting.

This experience blends urban history, animal welfare insights, and culinary delight, making it a unique departure from typical outdoor excursions. It highlights a different kind of outdoor adventure—one rooted in horses, heritage, and urban rhythm. For travelers in Vienna seeking meaningful engagement with the city’s living culture and a connection to its natural rhythms, Riding Dinner’s tour stands apart. It's a genuine glimpse behind a beloved Viennese institution—a ride you won’t find elsewhere in the outdoor adventure scene.

About Riding Dinner

Riding Dinner is a Salzburg-based company that offers guided Fiaker carriage experiences and culinary sightseeing rides in Salzburg and Vienna. It provides a range of timed tours from 40 to 90 minutes that combine traditional horse-drawn carriage sightseeing with food and beverage service. Several rides feature Austrian sparkling wine, local delicacies, and signature items such as Original Sacher‑Torte and Wiener schnitzel served in the carriage by a personal butler. Partners and local providers named in trip descriptions include Hotel Sacher, Meissl & Schadn, Hotel Goldener Hirsch, and Falco Restaurant.

Riding Dinner’s portfolio includes specialty rides such as a Sacher Edition, a multi-course Culinary Sightseeing, Sparkling Sightseeing options, seasonal Christmas tours, and stable‑backstage tours that explore Fiaker horses and drivers. Tours are led by professional coachmen who share historical commentary while guests enjoy a relaxed carriage atmosphere. Most experiences are suitable year‑round, described as rain or shine, and offer options for different durations and culinary formats. The business emphasizes traditional Viennese and Salzburg carriage culture paired with curated food and beverage presentations. Booking information and specific service details are provided for each trip, and experiences list explicit inclusions such as bottles of Sekt, mulled wine, blankets, and breakfast options where applicable. Riding Dinner markets these offerings to visitors seeking a memorable combination of local history, gourmet tasting, and classic Fiaker transport. Clear trip descriptions list durations, inclusions, partners and seasonal details, giving prospective guests transparent expectations and straightforward booking information for each Fiaker carriage experience across Salzburg and Vienna year round.