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NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

1. NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

Explore the Central Park area of New York on a private horse carriage tour and discover its famous sights. See the popular attractions like Wollman Rink, Carousel, Chess and Checker House, The Dairy, and more with a guide. Board a beautiful carriage and pass by the famous Literary Mall, Bethesda Fountain, The Lake, Boat Pond, and Sheep Meadow. Your guide will tell you the history and other interesting facts about the places during the journey. Click memorable pictures during two photo stops at Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill, also known as the Friends Fountain. You will also discover the Sheep Meadow, Tavern On The Green, Columbus Circle, Balto Statue, Summer Stage, The Boathouse Restaurant, Bandshell, and other places.  Experience an unforgettable horse-drawn carriage ride and soak in the beauty of Central Park. 

Standard Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

2. Standard Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

With this ride, you will get the lucky opportunity to witness many of Central Park's historical landmarks from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. This activity is perfect for a romantic promenade or a fun ride with friends and family. The ride takes 40-minutes on a 2.5-mile trail. It has one stop at Cherry Hill/Friends Fountain where you can take some mesmerizing holiday pictures or simply just enjoy the view. During the ride, you will see various landmarks such as The Wollman Rink, Carousel, Chess & Checker House, The Dairy, Plaza Hotel, 5th Avenue/Upper East Side, Literary Mall, Balto Statue, Summer Stage, Boat Pond, The Loeb Boathouse Restaurant, Bethesda Fountain, and much more. The nice park scenery alongside the magnificent views of the city from the park is a must-do during your visit to NYC.

New York City: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

3. New York City: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

During this ride, you will pass by many historical landmarks of Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage. This is the perfect activity for a romantic promenade, or a fun ride with friends and family. You can climb into a lavishly decorated carriage with plush seating for a ride through Central Park. With the clip-clop of the horse’s hooves in the background, you will visit the cascading Angel of the Waters Sculpture, see the John Lennon memorial, and circle the fountain at Cherry Hill. With a knowledgeable driver to regale you with tales of the park's past, you will cruise by the Dairy, where New York's children once came to get fresh milk. You can view the horses on the carousel, and pass by the statue of William Shakespeare. At the Bethesda Fountain and the Angel of the Waters sculpture, you can pause to snap memorable photos before you then head towards Cherry Hill. Surrounded by cherry and gingko trees, Cherry Hill’s carriage turn finds you where wealthy 19th-century New Yorkers showed off their fine buggies. You can head to the top of the hill and see the Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields, and the John Lennon memorial. You will clop by the English lawn-bowling court, admire the bronze statue of General William Tecumseh Sherman, the bust of Italian philosopher Giuseppe Mazzini. You can then enjoy the views of the legendary restaurant Tavern on the Green.

New York City: Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

4. New York City: Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

Admire Central Park's iconic highlights on a guided tour in a horse and carriage. Stop for photos and hear interesting facts behind some of New York City's beloved sights, including the Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill Plaza. After meeting your guide, begin your horse-drawn tour of Central Park. See the Ice Rink, Fifth Avenue, and the Plaza Hotel, where Kevin stays in "Home Alone 2." As you ride, listen to the history and trivia behind the monuments from your guide. Make a stop at the iconic Bethesda Fountain and take incredible pictures with the fountain as your backdrop. Continue to Cherry Hill Plaza for another stop to explore the famous "Bow Bridge" and "San Remo" towers. Marvel at "Billionaire's Row" and see the Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon. Then, head toward the south end of the park and admire the famous buildings on the Upper West Side as well as "Tavern on the Green" restaurant. Finish your tour at the departure point.

New York City: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

5. New York City: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

Get into the holiday spirit with a horse carriage tour of the stunning New York Christmas lights in Central Park, 5th Avenue, and Rockefeller Center. Climb aboard at the corner of 59th street and 6th avenue. Plod from here on a route through Central Park to see the warm lights. Continue to admire how 5th avenue is sparkling for the season. Travel along historical landmarks that have put on their Christmas decorations. Reach the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Let the lights make you feel warm and festive. Feel the romance of the season while riding in an old-fashioned carriage.

Central Park: Short Loop Horse Carriage Ride

6. Central Park: Short Loop Horse Carriage Ride

Your NYC adventure starts at the corner of 59th Street and 6th Avenue. Following a short trip along the park on 59th Street, your tour will continue into the famous Central Park from 7th Avenue where you will be treated to spectacular views of the city. Here, you will get to stop at a location where the scenery is perfect for taking holiday pictures or simply just take in the gorgeous views for a few minutes. Depending on where you look and what you see, the content of the tour changes. In NYC and central park, people around the US and the world gather in a festive atmosphere day and night, cold and warm! Being on a horse carriage in Central Park where it is possible to have views of the city in the early evening and night is like watching a panoramic view of NYC, and its people. While riding through the park in its nightly dress you will get a chance to view the shiny New York City along a Central Park path that helps you feel the tranquility of the park and the exceptional view of the city at once. The park and the city combined in a panoramic view is a breathtaking sight to behold and a fantastic place to take pictures. Get ready to view and feel the city and its people on this rarely offered opportunity.

NYC: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride with Photos

7. NYC: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride with Photos

Discover the famous Central Park on a horse carriage ride with an experienced coachman. Learn about the history, famous landmarks, movie locations, celebrity residences, and fun facts surrounding Central Park.  Enjoy two photo stops during the tour. Stop at Cherry Hill Fountain for breath-taking photos, and help feed the horses. Then, stop at Strawberry Fields/The Dakota which are forever linked to the life of famed Beatle, John Lennon. See other famous locations such as Wollman Rink, Balto Statue, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, The Bow Bridge, Tavern on the Green, and many more.

New York City: Private Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park

8. New York City: Private Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park

Make the most of your trip to New York City by embarking on a private horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park with a guide. Soak up views of the park's most iconic landmarks, including the famous carousel, Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Sheep Meadow, Literary Mall, and more. Climb aboard your carriage in front of the José Julián Martí Statue. Decide what you want to see and where you want to stop. Ride past landmarks like the Wollman Rink, Central Park Carousel, Chess and Checker House, Dairy Plaza Hotel, Literary Mall, Balto Statue, Loeb Boathouse, and the Lake. Halfway through the ride, take a break at the Cherry Hill Fountain and Strawberry Fields to click photos. This stop is also ideal if you wish to propose or celebrate a special occasion. Continue to see the Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Museum Of Natural History, Dakota Building, Sheep Meadow, Tavern On The Green, Heckscher Playground, and Columbus Circle. Along the way, hear about the city's history from your guide.

New York City: Private Horse Carriage Tour

9. New York City: Private Horse Carriage Tour

Make memories to last a lifetime on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park and New York City. Take a tour around the park and let your guide show you the city in a way that you have not experienced before. After a relaxing short ride in Central Park, ride to the world-famous Fifth Avenue shops, passing by Tiffany, Trump Tower, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall, and Times Square. Immerse yourself in history and take in the nostalgic feeling of riding through the city as New Yorkers of the past once did. Spend time with your loved ones in a horse-drawn carriage with a cup of iced coffee or hot cocoa. See all the lustrous greenery and modern architecture the Central Park area of New York City has to offer.

Central Park, Rockefeller & Times Square Horse Carriage Ride

10. Central Park, Rockefeller & Times Square Horse Carriage Ride

Start your tour at the corner of 59th street and 6th Avenue, following a short trip in Central Park and continue along the famous 5th Avenue past the Apple Icon and many other historical landmarks towards the Rockefeller area. Next, your ride follows the lights and the glory of the city into the Times Square area. Wandering in NYC streets at night on a horse carriage ride is certainly an experience everyone should try. Depending on where you look and what you see, the content of the tour changes. At Times Square, people around the US and the world gather in a festive atmosphere day and night, cold and warm! This carriage experience will provide you with a panoramic view of NYC, and its people who come from all around the world to meet at this "timeless" square! After riding through the park in its nightly dress, romantic paths and various views of the city, you delve into the crowded New York life along a central avenue that takes you to the heart of the city, Times Square. Witness the energy, noise, lights, and the crowd of this cosmopolitan part of the city! The park and the city combined in one single experience is a unique opportunity. On this tour, you feel special as you roll by NYC streets on a horse carriage, an old New York tradition and a world culture! Get ready to view and feel the city and its people on this rarely offered opportunity.

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3.9 / 5

based on 28 reviews

I can’t think there has been anything that made our family more happy than this! The rates were cheap, our guide, Nikko was so knowledgeable and our horse, Jack was so cute and had the best personality too. We felt like royalty in our private carriage strolling though Central Park. Thank you!

Niko arrived on time and made us very welcome. He was super friendly and very knowledgable - he shared lots of facts about the park and New York as well as his own experiences. Jack was a great horse and full of character. Highly recommend. Was a lovely experience for my birthday.

Idris was our rider, he was exceptional, professional and very knowledgeable. He made our experience more fun and memorable. Thank you!

Nikko was very knowledgeable and helpful, very accommodating. We felt very informed and well taken care of. Highly recommend!!

Our driver and Horse were wonderful. We enjoyed ourselves and so glad we took the ride. I’d recommend it to others.