Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage

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Tour Overview

Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage is a private city tour planned for travelers who want to see local streets, markets, Nile Corniche, and daily life in Luxor by traditional horse carriage. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor, private transfers, horse carriage ride, and assistance during the program.

This Luxor horse carriage tour is one of the simple Luxor Tours for travelers who want a short city experience after temple visits or Nile Cruise sightseeing around Luxor, the Ancient City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, Luxor Day Trips, Luxor city tour, Luxor horse carriage ride, and things to do in Luxor.

During the tour, you will ride through selected areas of Luxor city by horse carriage and see local streets, shops, markets, the Nile Corniche area, and city life around the East Bank. Luxor was part of ancient Thebes, one of Egypt’s most important religious and royal centers during the New Kingdom period, around 1550 BC to 1070 BC.

You may pass near the Nile Corniche area, where you can see the Nile River, local boats, hotels, river views, and daily city movement. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.

This program can be added before or after visiting the main Luxor Attractions, including Karnak Temple, built and expanded over more than 2,000 years, Luxor Temple, built mainly around 1400 BC, and Luxor Museum, opened in 1975.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage with clear organization and direct service. The tour includes pickup, private modern air-conditioned vehicle if required according to your location, horse carriage ride in Luxor, bottled water, and drop-off after the tour.

Tour Summary

  • From: $27
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Luxor
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Activity
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Luxor

Tour Attractions

Luxor The Ancient City

Luxor The Ancient City

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Nile River Valley

Nile River Valley

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle if required according to your location to begin your Luxor city tour by horse carriage.

2 Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage

Start your horse carriage ride through selected parts of Luxor city. The route may include local streets, markets, small shops, city squares, and areas close to the Nile Corniche, depending on traffic and operating conditions on the day of your tour.

During the ride, you will see a different side of Luxor away from temple entrances and archaeological sites. Luxor was part of ancient Thebes, one of Egypt’s most important religious and royal centers during the New Kingdom period, around 1550 BC to 1070 BC. The tour gives you time to see local movement, daily life, shops, cafés, and city streets in a simple and direct way.

The horse carriage ride is suitable for travelers who want a short local activity in Luxor, especially in the afternoon or evening. It can also be arranged after a sightseeing tour on the East Bank or West Bank of Luxor.

3 Nile Corniche and City Streets

Continue your ride through areas near the Nile Corniche and city streets of Luxor. You may pass close to the area around Luxor Temple from outside, depending on the route and traffic conditions. Luxor Temple was built mainly around 1400 BC and is located in the center of modern Luxor city.

The route can be adjusted according to your pickup location, timing, and the operating conditions inside the city. Your representative will assist with the arrangement and timing of the carriage ride.

4 Drop-off

After completing your Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage, you will be transferred back or dropped off at your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.

Tour Inclusions

  • Private Transfers Inside Luxor
  • Horse Carriage Ride in Luxor
  • Luxor City Tour Route
  • Assistance During the Tour
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes

Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Tipping

Tour Notes

  • This tour can be added after a daytime Luxor sightseeing program, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • The horse carriage route depends on traffic, city conditions, and the operating situation on the day of your tour.
  • Please inform us in advance if you prefer the tour in the afternoon or evening.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers staying on Nile Cruises.
  • Please inform us in advance if you are staying on a Nile Cruise, hotel, or private address so we can arrange the pickup correctly.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Luxor Aswan Nile Cruises, Dahabiya Nile Cruises, Egypt Tour Packages, and Egypt Travel Packages.

Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$66 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$40 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$38 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$36 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$34 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$33 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$31 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$29 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$28 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$27 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.

Tour Resources

Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, tour date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private tour agent: $3 - $5
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Luxor tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Luxor tour, the program can include East Bank visits, West Bank visits, temple visits, tomb visits, lunch, entrance tickets, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights when required. Always check the inclusions on the tour page before booking because each Luxor tour has its own program, route, duration, and included services.

View available private Luxor tours here: Luxor Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Luxor tour based on the sightseeing area and time available. The East Bank usually includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank usually includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Nobles, Medinet Habu Temple, Ramesseum Temple, and Deir el-Medina.

If you have limited time, book a half-day Luxor tour for one side of the city. If you want to visit both sides, book a full-day Luxor East and West Bank tour. Some special tombs, such as Seti I, Ramses V and VI, and Tutankhamun, require extra tickets and should be requested before confirmation.

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Luxor tour prices start from $27 for a Horse Carriage City Tour and go up to $419 and beyond for a Cairo day trip by flight. To book, contact WOW Egypt Tours via the contact page, WhatsApp, or email at booking@WOWEgyptTours.com. A deposit secures your dates with the balance payable before or upon arrival in Egypt. A dedicated advisor manages your booking from first inquiry through to the end of your trip with no hidden charges. Browse all available programs on the Luxor Tours page.

All WOW Egypt Tours' Luxor tours are fully private. You do not share the tour, vehicle, or guide with other travelers. The only exception is the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, which is a shared activity by nature. Private tours depart daily and are tailored to your group's pace and interests. For a fully bespoke Luxor itinerary, use the Tailor-Made Experience tool.

Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, is widely regarded as the world's greatest open-air museum. Key attractions covered across WOW Egypt Tours' programs include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Queens, the Valley of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina, the Ramesseum, and the Luxor and Mummification Museums Tour. Full attraction details are available in the Luxor Attractions Guide.

For travelers wanting more depth, WOW Egypt Tours offers multi-day packages from Luxor. Options include the Luxor East and West Bank Overnight Tour (from $376, 2 days), the Luxor and Aswan Overnight Tour (from $462), the Aswan and Abu Simbel Overnight Tour from Luxor by Train (from $509), and the Luxor and Cairo Overnight Tour by Flight (from $658), among others.

Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Luxor to other destinations. These include the Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour (from $100, 12 hours), the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour (from $100, 9 hours), the Aswan Tour from Luxor (from $120, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Luxor by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.

Absolutely. WOW Egypt Tours also offers distinctive experiences in Luxor, including a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor (from $80, 3 hours), the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples (from $46, evening), a Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit (from $53), and a Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage (from $27).

Yes. The Valley of the Kings is one of Luxor's most iconic West Bank sites and is included in several tours, such as the West Bank Tour. The standard ticket covers entry to three tombs. Special tombs including Tutankhamun (KV62), Seti I, and Ramses V and VI require extra tickets that must be requested and confirmed before your tour date.

Every Luxor tour includes private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide. Depending on which tour you select, inclusions can also cover entrance tickets, meals, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights where required. Always verify inclusions on each individual tour page before booking, as every program has its own route and services.

The East Bank of Luxor features the living city's ancient monuments: Karnak Temple, the world's largest religious building, Luxor Temple, the Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank is the ancient necropolis, home to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu Temple, the Ramesseum, and Deir el-Medina. If time is limited, choose one side. If you want to cover both, book the full-day East and West Bank Tour.

WOW Egypt Tours offers a wide range of private Luxor day tours, including the full-day Luxor East and West Bank Tour (from $100 per person, 9 hours), the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Tour (from $66 per person, 6 hours), and the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour (from $66 per person, 5 hours). All tours are private, run daily, and include a professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.

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