Christmas Lights Private Carriage Ride New York City

4.3 (49 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration40m - 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the magic of New York City's Christmas Lights in a truly unique way with our Christmas Lights Special Horse Carriage Ride. Celebrate the holiday season like never before as you embark on a captivating journey through the twinkling lights and festive displays of Saks Fifth Avenue and the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Set off in Central Park South, soaking in the warm glow of the holiday lights that illuminate the New York City. Continue along 5th Avenue, marveling at the sparkling decorations that adorn the famous landmarks along the way.

As you reach Rockefeller Center, let the majestic Christmas Tree fill you with joy and wonder. Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale ambiance as you witness the spectacular Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show. Feel the romance of the season as you ride in a charming, old-fashioned carriage, reminiscent of classic movies.

What's included

  • Live customer service
  • Photos taken by the guide
  • Roof (for rain or sun, optional)
  • Treats for the horses
  • Licensed professional guide (licenses are authorized by New York City authorities)
  • Blankets (during winter)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Prices are per carriage, NOT per person. A carriage takes up to four adults.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 3m
    he Plaza Hotel (also known as The Plaza) is a luxury hotel and condominium apartment building in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is located on the western side of Grand Army Plaza, after which it is named, just west of Fifth Avenue, and is between 58th Street and Central Park South (a.k.a. 59th Street), at the southeastern corner of Central Park. Its primary address is 768 Fifth Avenue, though the residential entrance is One Central Park South.
  2. 5 th Avenue
    5m
    Marvel at the lights around 5th Avenue.
  3. St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Pass by
    The story of New York’s great cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants but also by the largesse of 103 prominent citizens who pledged $1,000 each. St. Patrick’s Cathedral proves the maxim that no generation builds a cathedral. It is rather, a kind of ongoing conversation linking generations past, present and future.
  4. Gar Pond
    2m
    Lake set against the city skyline, with winter ice-skating & trees renowned for bright fall colors.
  5. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
    5m
    For more than eight decades, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers and visitors alike. While the lights, decorations, and stars have changed through the years, visiting the Tree remains a quintessential New York experience.
  6. Saks Fifth Avenue
    5m
    Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show. The show is made up of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized to holiday music projected onto the side of its flagship store on 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets.
  7. Trump Tower
    3m
    Trump Tower is a 58-story, 664-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper at 721–725 Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, between East 56th and 57th Streets
  8. Saint Thomas Church
    2m
    Saint Thomas Church is an Episcopal parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Also known as Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue or Saint Thomas Church in the City of New York, it was incorporated on January 9, 1824
  9. Rockefeller Center
    5m
    Admire the magical Christmas lights at Rockefeller Center
  10. Radio City Music Hall
    5m
    Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue and theater at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Nicknamed "The Showplace of the Nation", it is the headquarters for the Rockettes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the Jose Marti Statue at the corner of 6th Ave and 59th Street on Center Drive, Central Park South.

End point

We meet in front of the Jose Marti Statue at the corner of 6th Ave and 59th Street on Center Drive, Central Park South.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum of 4 adults for each carriage. 2 kids under the age of 7 count as one adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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