Description
What better place to explore the colonial city of Granada from than a horse-pulled carriage? Sit back and relax while the horses walk you through the city.
There are almost 30 carriages in Granada, all of them pulled by two horses and providing space for up to four people. In general there are enough carriages available and the drivers will all invite you to hop in. You can set out your own route, or just let the driver decide. The standard rides last for either about 30 or about 60 minutes.
During the ride, you will pass by old colonial houses and other important buildings like to San Francisco Convent or Guadeloupe Church. Granada has narrow, often one-way streets. The carriages will fight with cars and cyclists over the limited space, which can be an adventure by itself. Sitting in the back of a carriage is for sure a more relaxed way to enjoy the city than from a car, and it is less tiring than to walk around. The prices are reasonable: US$5 for a half an hour ride and US$10 for a one hour ride, with a maximum of 4 passengers.
Getting There
You will easily spot the carriages lined up around the central park.
Online Reservations
We have 1 related tour(s) available that can be booked online.
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From US$55.00
Granada - City Tour
By: Vapues Tours
Comments
ENRIVAUNSESIA wrote on May 26, 2011:
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Pride wrote on Oct 1, 2009:
I travel to Nicaragua on Sep. 2009 from Miami, Fl. to celebrate my birthday. I was born in Masaya & decided to visit Granada. The city is a beautiful place to visit. There is alot of thing do to & plenty of activity. Beside the travel to the Isleta of Granada I was fortuned to meet this wonderful (Carriage #18) worker by the name of OTILIO. He was humble yet had plenty of knowledge of Granada history. He made the trip smooth & I will recommend OTILIO to any one who visit Granada.
Kevan, Rochelle and kids wrote on Aug 31, 2008:
We recently spent a month in Granada, renting a house in the Reparto San Juan. On our first visit into the center of town, we were fortunate to meet Don Fransisco, the driver of carriage #20. Don Fransisco took us around town for almost 2 hours pointing out the highlights of this wonderful colonial city. After the first ride he knew us by name and each time we passed through the Plaza Colon we stopped to visit Don Fransisco. We hired him on 3 separate occasions to give us tours of different parts of the city. On one tour we visited the cemetery where Don Fransisco walked with us through the maze of streets pointing out the different grave markers. If you visit Granada look for carriage number #20 and Don Fransisco. He will surely bring a smile to your face!
Xochil wrote on Nov 30, 2006:
When I visit Granada, I always enjoy the ride.
The guide explain to you the history of the Churches.
It is nice to see all Granada and just enjoy the ride.