Horse Carriage Rides in Atlanta, GA

Horse carriage rides in Atlanta from AJ Carriage and Livery are for couples, families and small groups: date nights, anniversaries, proposals, birthdays, city rides and holiday rides. A uniformed driver takes the reins, the horses are white Percherons, and the carriage seats up to six, including children. Rides are booked one to two weeks ahead.

Which carriage rides do you offer in Atlanta?

• Date night rides. An evening ride for two at a walking pace. The romantic carriage ride guide has ideas for making it an occasion.
• Anniversary rides. A quiet hour that marks the day without a crowd.
• Proposal rides. The driver knows the plan and the moment. The proposal planning guide explains how it is arranged.
• Birthday rides. Up to six guests, children included. See birthday carriage rides.
• City rides. A slow look at downtown Atlanta with room for everyone to take it in.
• Holiday rides. December dates for families, couples and friends.

Do you run Christmas carriage rides in Atlanta?

Yes. Holiday and Christmas rides are part of the December calendar for couples, families and groups of friends. Ask early for a weekend evening.

The carriage seats six, so a family with children or two couples can ride together. A holiday ride is booked the same way as any other: pick a date, ask for a quote, and the ride is confirmed once the approval email arrives.

What is a carriage ride like?

A carriage ride moves at the pace of a person walking, which is the whole point. The driver sits up front in uniform, the horses set an easy rhythm, and the passengers sit facing each other in the open carriage with nothing to do but talk and look.

The route is planned with you before the day. It might follow a set of streets you like, circle a neighborhood, or stay on the grounds of a venue or a park. Say what you want the ride to be, an hour for two or a loop for a family, and the team plans around it.

The horses are white Percheron draft horses, a large, calm breed chosen for a gentle temperament in traffic and around people. They are the same horses that draw the wedding and funeral carriages, and the horses and carriages page tells you more about how they are cared for.

How much does a carriage ride cost in Atlanta?

Pricing depends on how long the ride is, the number of horses, and the distance to where the ride starts. A date night ride for two is priced differently from an hour with six people in the carriage. Every quote is personal. The pricing guide shows how rides are structured, and the reservation page is where to ask for a quote.

How far ahead should you book a ride?

One to two weeks ahead is usually enough for a date night, an anniversary or a birthday ride. A reservation is final once you receive the approval email, and all purchases are final under the no refund policy. If the forecast turns, the team works with you to reschedule or adjust the route, and unsafe conditions pause the ride until they improve.

Planning a wedding, an event or a funeral?

Rides are for the people in the carriage. If you need the carriage to come to an occasion, the pages below are the right place to start.

• A wedding arrival, portraits or send-off: wedding carriage service.
• A quinceañera, prom, parade or private event: horse carriage rentals.
• A funeral procession with a horse-drawn hearse or caisson: horse-drawn funeral carriage services.

Book a ride

Tell the team the date, the occasion and how many will ride, and they will come back with a plan and a quote. Check a date for your ride whenever you are ready.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a horse carriage ride cost in Atlanta?

It depends on the length of the ride, the number of horses and the distance to the starting point, so every quote is personal. The pricing guide shows how rides are structured, and a quote carries no obligation.

How many people can ride in the carriage?

The classic vis-à-vis carriage seats up to six passengers, including children. Couples, families and small groups all fit in one carriage.

How far ahead should I book a carriage ride?

One to two weeks ahead is usually enough for a date night, an anniversary or a birthday ride. A reservation is final once the approval email arrives.

Do you offer Christmas carriage rides in Atlanta?

Yes. Holiday rides in December are for couples, families and groups of friends, in the same carriage that seats six. Ask early for a weekend evening.