Christmas Rides in Historic Bethlehem
Visitors ride through the streets of Downtown Bethlehem in carriages, wagons, or sleighs pulled by Percheron draft horses. The journey offers views of Bethlehem's architecture and twinkling holiday lights, running snow or no snow. Options include private carriage rides, family sleigh rides, and festive group wagons.
What to Expect
Tour historic Downtown Bethlehem in carriages pulled by Percheron draft horses.
Event Details
Duration
Ride durations listed are 20 minutes for the Vis-a-Vis Carriage, Victorian Couples Carriage, Sleigh, and Character/Santa Sleigh Rides; 30 minutes for Wonderful Winter Wagon Rides. An extended 40-minute experience is available by booking two rides back-to-back, for the Vis-à-Vis and Couples Carriage only.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Bethlehem
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Bethlehem Carriage Company
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, couples, and small groups
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $99 Vis-a-Vis Carriage, 20 minutes (private up to 4 people); $99 Victorian Couples Carriage, 20 minutes (private up to 2 people); $94 per seat section (up to 3 per row) Sleigh, 20 minutes (3, 6, or 9 people); $35 per person, Wonderful Winter Wagon Rides, 30 minutes (group up to 12 guests); $37 per person Character Sleigh Rides, Santa Sleigh Rides, 20 minutes. An extended 40-minute ride is available by booking two rides back-to-back for the Vis-à-Vis and Couples Carriage only; no price for the extension is stated. – Get tickets
- Hours: Rides run every 20 minutes from 3 PM to 9 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Book your ride before you go, because reservations are required for every carriage, sleigh and wagon ride.
- For a longer ride, book two Vis-à-Vis or Couples Carriage rides back-to-back and tell your driver at the start.
- Larger parties should look at the Wonderful Winter Wagon, which takes groups of up to 12 on a 30-minute ride.
- Dress warmly, because the rides are in open horse-drawn carriages, sleighs and wagons through Downtown Bethlehem.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa and Character Sleigh Rides, with Santa and his helpers taking guests through the streets.
- Extended 40-minute ride: book two rides back-to-back and tell your driver at the start (Vis-à-Vis and Couples Carriage only).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a reservation?
Yes, reservations are required for every ride.
What ride options are there?
There are five options. The Vis-à-Vis Carriage is private for up to 4 people, and the Victorian Couples Carriage is private for up to 2. The Sleigh is booked by seat section (3, 6 or 9 people), the Wonderful Winter Wagon takes groups of up to 12, and there are Character and Santa Sleigh Rides.
How long are the rides?
Carriage and sleigh rides last 20 minutes and wagon rides last 30. For the Vis-à-Vis and Couples Carriage, you can book two rides back-to-back for a 40-minute ride.
Where do we board?
Rides leave from the corner of Church & Main St. in Downtown Bethlehem.
Do the rides need snow?
No. Carriages, sleighs and wagons run snow or no snow, pulled by Percheron draft horses.
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