Carriage Tours
Mackinac Island is dedicated to its horses. Restrictions on automobiles at the turn of the last century ensure our horses are at the forefront of our way of life. Over 600 horses are stabled on the Island during the summer months with about 30 draft horses staying during the winter to provide taxi and dray service to the community. Belgian, Clydesdale, Irish Hackney, Percheron, Standard-Bred, and combinations thereof are the breeds of choice for service horses.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, Inc.
The oldest and largest horse and buggy livery in the world and the official tour of Mackinac State Park. Enjoy the narrated tour through downtown to Surrey Hills where you will disembark the two horse hitch to enjoy the carriage museum and or wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. Then its onto a new three hitch carriage and off to Arch Rock and through the boreal forest With stops at Fort Mackinac and Grand Hotel, you will be driven in true Mackinac style.

Carriage Tour's horses consume over 1250 tons of hay, 370 tons of oats and 250 tons of special feed supplements each season to ensure their health and well-being. Special horse shoes developed by the equine specialists at Mackinac Island Carriage Tours are now used by Walt Disney World and in many cities around the world.

So, climb aboard, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Tours depart regularly from the office on Main street across from the Arnold Line Ferry Docks. website

Sightseeing
No trip to Mackinac Island is complete without visiting Mackinac Island State Park. The best way to begin is with a carriage tour, then grab some bikes and take a spin around. Trail riding, hiking or walking are an excellent way to see nature's prettiest places among the 2250 acres of trails. There is no admission fee to explore.

Group Carriage Tours
Bringing your school group, scout troop, family reunion or wedding party? Call to schedule your tour to ensure you see the Island together. For more about group travel, click here.

Private Carriage Tours
Is an intimate tour more your style? Private carriage tours are available by the hour. Just inquire for current rates and availability.

Drive your own Buggy
Feel like the master of your domain? Its easy, just rent your own horse and buggy from Jack’s Livery.

Contact Resources
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours (906) 847-3307
Gough Livery (906) 847-3391 or (906) 647-9863 winter

Horse Drawn Taxi Service
If you simply need to get from point A to point B, hire a horse drawn taxi. Reservations are required, taxi fares begin at $4.75 per person and tipping is customary. To move your group, contact Mackinac Island Carriage Tours.

For Taxi Reservations
Mackinac Island Taxi 906-847-3323
Please note, during the winter, all horse drawn taxi reservations must be made by 3pm each day for evening and early morning service.