Egypt Discovery
ExcursionLuxor

Private Evening Horse Carriage Tour of Luxor with Market Walk

About 3 hours, private carriage and guide, the corniche, the market and Luxor Temple lit up.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private three-hour evening tour of Luxor by horse carriage with a guide: the Nile corniche, a market walk, tea at a street café and Luxor Temple seen lit from the outside.
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  • Private

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Luxor · Luxor Corniche · Luxor Market · Luxor Temple
Includes
Your own horse carriage and driver for the full tour · A private English-speaking guide · Tea at a neighbourhood café · Bottled water during the evening
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has pleasant evenings. In summer the evening start avoids the midday heat.

  • Licensed Egyptian tour operator, founded in 1988
  • A Luxor office on hand locally

02Overview

A first look

This is a private evening tour of Luxor town in a horse-drawn carriage. You are collected from your hotel or cruise boat at 17:30. The carriage takes you along the Nile corniche and through the quieter streets of the old town, and your guide then walks you through the local market. Once you have had a glass of tea at a pavement café, the carriage stops outside Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes, both floodlit. You are back at your hotel or boat at about 20:30. It suits travellers who want to see how the town lives in the evening, rather than visit more ruins.

Background

The facts

Luxor town runs along the east bank of the Nile. The corniche, the old market and Luxor Temple are all within a few minutes of each other by carriage.

Named in this entry

Horse-drawn carriage·East Bank of Luxor

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Visitors who want to see Luxor's local life and evening atmosphere after a day of ruins.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suited to anyone who dislikes crowds or horses, or to wheelchair users.

What lingers

  • 01A private horse carriage for your party
  • 02A ride along the Nile corniche as the light fades
  • 03A guided walk through the local market, with spices, hibiscus and cotton
  • 04A glass of tea at a pavement café
  • 05Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes, lit up, seen from the outside
  • 06A private English-speaking guide

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • A relaxed, local view of Luxor after dark
  • Your own carriage and guide
  • Luxor Temple lit up without needing a ticket

Things to Consider

  • No interior visit to Luxor Temple unless added
  • The market is busy

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Your own horse carriage and driver for the full tour
  • A private English-speaking guide
  • Tea at a neighbourhood café
  • Bottled water during the evening

Not included

  • Tips for your guide and carriage driver
  • A ticket to go inside Luxor Temple (we can add this on request)
  • Anything you buy at the market
  • Other personal spending

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Carry small notes, as market traders often lack change

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    Ask your guide to take you to the best spice stall

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children are welcome and are counted in your party size. Many children enjoy the carriage ride, but the market can be busy and the evening runs to about 20:30. Please give their ages when you book.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01Is the carriage private?
    Yes. The carriage carries your party only, with a driver and a guide. Up to six people can travel in one party.
  2. 02Is entry to Luxor Temple part of the evening?
    No. You see the temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes lit up from the outside. If you want to go in, we can add an entry ticket on request when you book.
  3. 03Will I be pressured to buy things in the market?
    Your guide walks with you and can help you bargain or simply look. You are under no obligation to buy anything.
  4. 04Are the horses looked after?
    We work with carriage owners who keep their horses in good condition. If you see a horse that seems unwell or overloaded, tell your guide and ask for a change.
  5. 05What should I wear?
    Wear light, comfortable clothing and flat shoes, with a thin layer for after sunset. The market is crowded, so keep valuables close.
  6. 06How does cancelling work?
    Give us more than 72 hours' notice and you can keep 100% as credit towards a future holiday or have 100% refunded, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand, keep 100% as credit or have 50% back. Within 24 hours, or if you don't turn up, nothing can be refunded or credited. Should we have to cancel, you won't lose a penny.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms

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Product ID: EXC-LUX-089708

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