NYC: Official Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

Duration25m - 1h 5m

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LanguagesEnglish, Turkish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Sit back in a private horse-drawn carriage and explore Central Park with live commentary from your driver or a peaceful, romantic ride. Hear stories about the park, its history and famous filming locations. Choose Mini (25 minutes), Signature (45 minutes), Silver (55 minutes) or Royal (65 minutes). Signature includes a photo stop at Bethesda Terrace; Silver adds Cherry Hill; Royal also adds Strawberry Fields. Mini has no scheduled photo stops. You can meet the horses, take photos and offer driver-approved treats. Horses are cared for under New York City regulations for working hours, rest, veterinary supervision and stable conditions. Other options include a 65-minute Rockefeller Center ride and three 40-minute Christmas routes. Rockefeller and street routes have no scheduled photo stops; enjoy the sights from your carriage. Meet and return at 7th Avenue and Central Park South. Sights vary by option; weather, traffic and park closures may require route adjustments.

Options

Central Park Royal Tour 65 Min

Comfortable Park Sightseeing: Enjoy a seated park ride with time to step down for photos; blankets are available in cooler weather.
Three Photo Stops: Photo stops at Bethesda Terrace & Fountain, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields are included.
Private Carriage Ride: A carriage reserved for your own group, with your driver introducing the park’s landmarks.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: A 65-minute park experience including all three scheduled photo stops within the ride time.
Extended Central Park Route: Extend the park route to Strawberry Fields and the Dakota exterior, alongside the Lake and classic park sights.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Travel together by traditional horse-drawn carriage on permitted park drives.
Park Views & Local Stories: Bow Bridge is viewed from the Lake/Cherry Hill area. Weather or park closures may require route adjustments.

Central Park Signature Tour 45

Comfortable Park Sightseeing: Enjoy the park from a comfortable carriage seat, with blankets available in cooler weather.
Bethesda Terrace Photo Stop: One scheduled photo stop near Bethesda Terrace & Fountain is included.
Private Carriage Ride: Your own group has a private carriage and a driver who introduces the park’s landmarks.
Duration: 45 minutes: A 45-minute experience including the ride and one planned photo stop.
Classic Southern Park Route: Pass Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Dairy and the Mall, then enjoy the Bethesda Terrace area.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Experience Central Park together by traditional horse-drawn carriage.
A Classic Park Experience: Choose Signature for a park ride with one photo stop. Silver and Royal add further stops.

Rockefeller Center

Blankets in Cool Weather: Settle into your carriage with blankets available for cooler evenings.
Photos from Your Carriage: Enjoy the sights and take photos from your seat. This route has no scheduled photo stops.
Private Evening Tour: Your carriage is reserved for your own group, for a relaxed evening together.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: A 65-minute evening experience combining a short southern park section and Midtown.
Park & Midtown Sights: Enjoy Fifth Avenue and the Rockefeller Center area after a short Central Park section.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage and take in the sights at an unhurried pace.
Driver Commentary: Your driver introduces the sights along the route. Traffic and closures may require adjustments.

Christmas Rockefeller

Blankets in Cool Weather: Blankets are available to keep your group comfortable on cooler evenings.
Photos From Your Carriage: Photograph Fifth Avenue and holiday displays from your seat; there are no scheduled photo stops.
Private Holiday Ride: Your own group enjoys a private carriage ride through Midtown’s festive surroundings.
Duration: 40 minutes: A 40-minute city-focused Christmas ride, with sightseeing from your carriage.
Fifth Avenue & Rockefeller: Enjoy Fifth Avenue storefronts and the Rockefeller Center area on this seasonal city route.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Travel together in a traditional horse-drawn carriage with views of Midtown along the way.
Seasonal Holiday Displays: Rockefeller Tree illumination is seasonal. Traffic, weather and street access may affect the route.

Christmas Central Park

Blankets in Cool Weather: Wrap up with blankets available for cooler weather as you enjoy the winter park.
Photos From Your Carriage: Take photographs from your seat throughout the ride; this option has no scheduled photo stops.
Private Winter Ride: Share a carriage reserved for your own group and enjoy Central Park at a gentler pace.
Duration: 40 minutes: A 40-minute seasonal carriage ride focused on Central Park scenery.
Central Park Winter Scenery: Enjoy the park’s paths, trees and skyline views. This park-only route does not visit Rockefeller Center.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: A traditional horse-drawn carriage provides a relaxed way to see Central Park together.
Driver Commentary: Your driver introduces the park along the way. Weather and park access may require adjustments.

Christmas Central Park & City

Blankets in Cool Weather: Warm blankets are available for a comfortable winter carriage ride.
Photos From Your Carriage: Capture the park and city from your seat. This 40-minute option has no scheduled photo stops.
Private Holiday Ride: Enjoy a carriage reserved for your own group, combining park scenery and city atmosphere.
Duration: 40 minutes: A 40-minute seasonal ride combining Central Park with the surrounding city avenues.
Central Park & Fifth Avenue: Travel through Central Park and along Fifth Avenue on this park-and-city holiday route.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: A traditional horse-drawn carriage lets your group enjoy the sights together at a relaxed pace.
Seasonal City Scenery: Holiday displays vary by date. Traffic, weather and closures may require route adjustments.

Central Park Mini Tour 25 Min

Seated Sightseeing: Enjoy the scenery from your carriage seat, with blankets available in cooler weather.
Photos From Your Carriage: Take photographs from your seat as the carriage moves. This option has no scheduled photo stop.
Private Carriage Ride: A carriage reserved for your own group, ideal for a short outing together.
Duration: 25 minutes: A 25-minute introduction to the southern part of Central Park.
Southern Central Park: See Wollman Rink, the Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, the Dairy and Sheep Meadow along the lower park route.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage with your own group and driver.
Easy Park Introduction: Choose Mini for a short scenic ride; Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields stops are on longer options.

Central Park Silver Tour 55Min

Comfortable Park Sightseeing: Settle into your carriage for a scenic park ride, with blankets available in cooler weather.
Two Photo Stops: Enjoy photo stops at Bethesda Terrace & Fountain and Cherry Hill.
Private Carriage Ride: Your carriage is reserved for your own group, with commentary from your driver.
Duration: 55 minutes: A 55-minute park ride, including two scheduled photo stops within the experience.
Central Park & Lake Views: Enjoy the southern park, Balto, the Boathouse area and the Lake, with views toward Bow Bridge from Cherry Hill.
Horse-Drawn Carriage: Discover the park together in a traditional horse-drawn carriage.
Two Memorable Photo Settings: Choose Silver for two photo settings. Strawberry Fields is part of the longer Royal option.

What's included

Carrots, fruits or treats to feed the horses
Top cover for intense sunny days
Private transportation
Blankets for cold seasons
Photo stops: Signature 1, Silver 2, Royal 3; Mini, Rockefeller and street routes 0
Guided tour
Interact with our horses

Hotel pickup and drop-off; meet at 7th Avenue & West 59th Street

What to expect

Wollman Rink
Pass by

Begin your selected Central Park route with views of Wollman Rink and the skyline beyond the trees. Your driver introduces the park as you settle into your private carriage. This listing offers several routes: the attractions below vary by the option booked, and are not all included on every ride. Rink admission and skating are not part of the tour.
Central Park Carousel
Pass by

Pass the Central Park Carousel on the park portion of your selected route. Its colorful pavilion adds a nostalgic touch to the scenery while your driver shares local stories. Enjoy the view from your carriage; a carousel ride is not included.
Pass by

Look toward the Chess & Checkers House as your carriage follows the southern park route. This shaded corner offers a glimpse of everyday Central Park, with tables and winding paths among the trees. A pass-by sight rather than a scheduled stop.
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
Pass by

See the Dairy’s distinctive cottage-style exterior from the carriage on the park route. Your driver introduces this landmark as you continue through the southern park. The experience is a carriage sightseeing ride and does not include a visit inside the building.
Central Park's Literary Walk
Pass by

Enjoy views toward the Mall and Literary Walk on the longer Central Park routes. The broad promenade and its canopy of trees make this one of the park’s recognizable scenes. Your carriage remains on the permitted drive; this is a pass-by view, not a walk along the promenade.
Balto Statue
Pass by

Your driver points out the Balto statue along the park route, a familiar landmark for families and dog lovers. Hear a brief introduction as the carriage continues along the drive. This is a pass-by sight on the applicable park options.
Central Park Summerstage
Pass by

Pass the Rumsey Playfield and SummerStage area on the applicable park route. Your driver shares the setting’s place in park life while you enjoy the scenery. Performances and event admission are not included.
Conservatory Water
Pass by

The longer park route passes the area near Conservatory Water, known for its model-boat pond. Your driver can point out nearby park landmarks from the permitted carriage drive. This is not a scheduled visit to the pond or a model-boat activity.
Pass by

See the Lake and Boathouse area as part of the applicable longer park route. Take in the water and surrounding scenery from your carriage while your driver introduces this corner of Central Park. Restaurant visits, boat rides and gondola rides are not included.
Bethesda Terrace
5m

Signature, Silver and Royal options include a photo stop near Bethesda Terrace & Fountain, one of Central Park’s most memorable settings. Step down for photographs of the terrace and fountain before continuing your carriage ride. This stop is not included in Mini or Christmas options. Photo-stop time is part of your selected ride duration.
2m

Silver and Royal options include a photo stop at Cherry Hill. Enjoy the fountain, trees and views toward the Lake while taking photographs before returning to your carriage. Cherry Hill is not the fountain from the Friends television opening. This photo stop is not included in Signature, Mini or Christmas options.
Pass by

Enjoy views of the Lake and toward Bow Bridge from the Lake/Cherry Hill area on the applicable park route. Photograph the water and landscape from your carriage or during the Cherry Hill stop when your selected option includes it. The carriage does not cross Bow Bridge, and there is no separate scheduled stop on the bridge.
Sheep Meadow
Pass by

Pass beside Sheep Meadow and enjoy the contrast between open lawn, park trees and the Manhattan skyline. Your driver shares a little of the park’s story as your carriage continues along its permitted route. There is no scheduled stop on the lawn.
Ghostbusters Building
Pass by

On the applicable west-side park route, look toward the building at 55 Central Park West, recognized by Ghostbusters fans. Enjoy the exterior view and your driver’s commentary from the carriage; this is not an interior visit or a dedicated stop.
Columbus Circle
Pass by

See the Columbus Circle area near the southwest corner of Central Park on the applicable route. The park landscape meets the city skyline here, making a memorable contrast as the carriage continues toward the meeting area.
Heckscher Playground
Pass by

Pass the Heckscher Playground area on the southern park route. Enjoy this lively corner of Central Park from your carriage before continuing or returning to the starting area, depending on the option you selected. Playground time is not included in the carriage itinerary.
Strawberry Fields
5m

Included as the third photo stop on Central Park Royal Tour 65. Take a short break near Strawberry Fields, the peaceful John Lennon memorial, and capture photographs before continuing the ride. The Royal option includes Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields; this stop is not included in the shorter park or Christmas options.
Rockefeller Center
Pass by

The Rockefeller Center and Christmas Rockefeller options bring you into Midtown to enjoy the Rockefeller Center area from your private carriage. During the illuminated holiday season, look for the Christmas Tree and festive displays. Tree illumination and access are seasonal. Both Rockefeller options are continuous carriage sightseeing rides with no scheduled photo stops. Enjoy the views and take photos from your carriage.
Fifth Avenue
Pass by

On the Rockefeller Center and Christmas Rockefeller routes, travel along Fifth Avenue and enjoy its landmark buildings and elegant storefronts from your carriage. The avenue takes on a festive character during the holiday season. This Midtown section belongs to the city-focused options and is not part of the park-only rides.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 59th Street, next to Central Park South. Look for the horse-drawn carriages lined up along the park entrance. Your driver will be waiting at this location.

End point

Please meet at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 59th Street, next to Central Park South. Look for the horse-drawn carriages lined up along the park entrance. Your driver will be waiting at this location.

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
Guests who use a wheelchair must transfer to the carriage seat; they cannot remain seated in their wheelchair during the ride.
Not recommended for travelers with horse allergies.

Cancellation policy

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