Luxor by Horse Carriage – Private Evening Ride, Local Market & Luxor Temple by Night
3 hours, a private carriage and guide, tea included, pick-up from your Luxor hotel or boat at 17:30.
At a glance
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- Daily
The short answer
A 3-hour private horse carriage tour of Luxor town with a guide: the corniche, the back streets, a market walk, tea at a street café and Luxor Temple lit up from the outside.
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- Private
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Luxor Corniche · Luxor Market · Luxor Temple
- Includes
- Private horse carriage and driver for the tour · Private guide who speaks English · Tea at a local café · Bottled water
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
October to April evenings are cool and pleasant. In summer the evening is a good time to avoid the heat.
- Arranged by our Luxor office, part of an Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
- Travel licence ETAA 718 (Category A); IATA accredited agent
02Overview
A first look
This is a private 3-hour evening tour of Luxor town by horse-drawn carriage. A carriage and guide collect you at 17:30 from your hotel or cruise boat. You ride along the Nile corniche, through the back streets of the old town and the church quarter, then walk through the local market with your guide to see spices, hibiscus and cotton. After tea at a street café, you see Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes lit up from the outside. The tour is about the town and its evening life, not a temple visit, so there is no entry ticket. Luxor Temple entry can be added on request.
Background
The facts
Luxor's corniche, old town, market and Luxor Temple are all within the town center, which makes a carriage tour practical in the evening.
Named in this entry
Luxor·Luxor corniche·Luxor market·Luxor Temple·Avenue of Sphinxes·horse carriage
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a relaxed, local evening in Luxor town.
Maybe not, if
- Not for those who want to enter the temples or who cannot manage steps and uneven ground.
What lingers
- 01A private horse carriage and driver for your party only
- 02A private English-speaking guide through the town and market
- 03A walk through the local market for spices, hibiscus and cotton
- 04Tea at a street café
- 05Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes, lit, from the outside
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Private carriage and guide
- Market walk and tea included
- Temple lit at night
Things to Consider
- Temple entry not included
- Maximum party of 6
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Private horse carriage and driver for the tour
- Private guide who speaks English
- Tea at a local café
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry to Luxor Temple (can be added on request)
- Shopping
- Personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
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Bring small notes for the market
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Ask for a short extra loop if you want more time
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
This is a private tour, so children's prices are set from the ages you enter in your request. There is no minimum age. Children often enjoy the carriage and the market, and the tour is short enough to keep them interested.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How is this private tour priced?
The price is per person and goes down as your group gets bigger, because the carriage and guide are shared among you. It covers the carriage, the guide, tea and water. Children's prices are set from the ages you give in your request. Prices are provisional until our team confirms.02Do we go inside Luxor Temple?
Not by default. You see the temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes lit from the outside. If you would like to go in, ask when you book and we will add the entry ticket.03How many people fit in the carriage?
The maximum party size is 6. A larger group can travel in more than one carriage, so please contact us before booking.04What should we wear and bring?
Wear light, comfortable clothes and bring a layer, since evenings can be cool in winter. Bring small notes for the market and a camera.05What is the cancellation policy?
A cancellation made three days or more ahead is paid back in full. One made inside three days but outside 24 hours is paid back by half. A later one, or a missed pick-up, is not refunded. Tell us early about any change.06Is this tour private, or will others join us?
It is private. Only your own party rides in the carriage, and the guide is with you throughout. The maximum party size is 6.
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
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Product ID: EXC-LUX-089708
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