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Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™

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New York City, US
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Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™

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New York City, US
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Experience the magic of Central Park like never before with our Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™. Discover the iconic Cherry Hill Square, the Strawberry Fields, and the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, along with many other famous locations. Feel like royalty as you ride in a classic-designed carriage, with the option to learn about the park's history and capture mesmerizing photos with breathtaking backgrounds. This unforgettable tour lasts 40 to 45 minutes, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of Central Park. Whether you're a local or visiting the city, our central park horse carriage rides will create lifelong memories. Don't miss out on this unique and enchanting experience. Contact us now and let us show you a side of Central Park you've never seen before.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 40 minutes - 45 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-4 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Classic Design
  • Discover Famous Monuments: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain
  • Pass-by Central Park Carousel and Balto Statue
  • Visit the Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
  • Enjoy a walk at Central Park's Literary Walk
  • All fees and taxes
  • Entertaining and informative tour (driver's story about the park and its attractions)
  • Capacity max 4 adults or 5 passengers (3 adults and 2 kids under 12)
  • Carrot for Horse
  • Driver will gladly take memorable pictures of your group
  • Warm blankets in winter time
  • GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again!

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Introduction

Welcome to the Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965. This ultimate tour offers a unique and luxurious way to explore the iconic Central Park. With a classic carriage design, you will feel like royalty as you embark on a journey through the park's most famous monuments and landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Central Park as you enjoy a narrated tour filled with fascinating facts and captivating stories.

What to expect?

During this unforgettable experience, you can expect to visit three of Central Park's most renowned landmarks: Cherry Hill Square, Bethesda Fountain, and Terrace. Along the way, your knowledgeable driver will highlight other notable locations such as Sheep Meadow and Tavern on the Green. As you leisurely glide through the park, take in the stunning scenery and snap mesmerizing photos with the picturesque backgrounds of Central Park.

Who is this for?

This central park horse carriage ride is perfect for anyone seeking a truly memorable and enchanting experience in New York City. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover the beauty of Central Park or a visitor wanting to explore one of the city's most iconic destinations, this tour is for you. Families, couples, friends, and solo travelers alike can all enjoy the charm and elegance of this horse and carriage ride.

Why book this?

By booking this central park horse carriage ride, you are guaranteed to create lasting memories. The combination of the classic carriage design, the informative tour, and the stunning locations will make this experience truly unforgettable. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the history and significance of Central Park while taking in its natural beauty. The warm blankets provided during winter ensure your comfort, and the driver will even capture memorable photos of your group. This tour offers a unique and luxurious way to explore Central Park that you won't find anywhere else.

Good to know

It's important to note that gratuity is not included in the tour price. You can tip the driver in cash or use a card for your convenience. Before the ride, the driver will contact you with details about your carriage, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. With all fees and taxes included, you can simply relax and enjoy the enchanting journey through Central Park.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965 have praised it for its unforgettable memories and exceptional service. They were captivated by the knowledgeable driver's stories about the park and its attractions, adding depth and meaning to their tour. The warm blankets provided during the winter months were greatly appreciated, ensuring a cozy and comfortable ride. Many customers also mentioned the driver's willingness to take memorable pictures, capturing special moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Overall, individuals who have booked this tour have expressed their complete satisfaction and highly recommend it to others seeking a one-of-a-kind Central Park experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Wollman Rink

(Pass by)

Wollman Rink is the largest public ice rink in NYC and also famous for scenes from movies such as Home Alone 2, Limitless, and Serendipity.

Central Park Carousel

(Pass by)

Originally crafted in 1908, the current Carousel is one of the nation's largest merry-go-rounds, featuring 57 hand-carved horses and two decorative chariots.

Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center

(Pass by)

The 24 tables surrounding this rustic pagoda are blessed with ample shade, ideal for a checkers game any time of year.

The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

(Pass by)

Back in time, one of the critical needs of children was for fresh milk. Unfortunately, a series of scandals and cholera outbreaks placed the dairy production of the city under a cloud of suspicion. To lift suspicion and fulfill the Dairy needs of the people, the city provided a place where families could find a ready supply of fresh milk when traveling to the park. Thus, the dairy was built. Today, the Dairy serves as a general visitor center and provides the public with information on the design of Central Park, current park events and programs.

Central Park's Literary Walk

(Pass by)

This quarter-mile promenade is flanked by towering American elm trees. A stroll along the Mall can be a transcendent experience, precisely what Olmsted and Vaux envisioned for the Park’s only formal promenade. The elegant path is surrounded by North America’s largest remaining stand of American elms, whose interlocking branches create a stained-glass effect as sunlight trickles to the ground.

Balto Statue

(Pass by)

A heroic sled dog immortalized in bronze, Balto is a beloved fixture in the Park.

Central Park Summerstage

(Pass by)

A spacious outdoor entertainment venue just off the eastern edge of the Mall, Rumsey Playfield features all types of cultural delights—music, dance, spoken word, film.

Conservatory Water

(Pass by)

This ornamental pond was originally constructed in 1858 as a reflecting pool for a glass conservatory, but the plan for the structure was abandoned. Instead, in the tradition of Parisian parks, it became a playground for model boats—and, consequently, one of the Park’s most beloved children’s attractions.

The Central Park Boathouse

(Pass by)

Loeb Boathouse is best known as the launch point for the rowboats dotting Central Park's iconic Lake. From Loeb Boathouse, visitors can also take a ride on an authentic Venetian gondola or enjoy a meal with a view at the Lakeside Restaurant. More casual fare can be found at the cafeteria-style Boathouse Express Cafe, where an inviting fireplace provides a cozy respite in winter.

Bethesda Fountain

At 26 feet high and 96 feet in diameter, this fountain is one of the largest in the City. Created by sculptor Emma Stebbins, it commemorates the 1842 opening of the Croton Aqueduct, which brought fresh water from Westchester County into New York City and ended the cholera epidemic. Angel of the Waters—the City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman—references the gospel of John, which describes an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda and giving it healing powers. The lily in her left hand represents purity, and the four figures surrounding the pedestal below signify peace, health, purity, and temperance. The carriage will stop by the Bethesda Fountain, you will be able to have a short walk to the fountain and take pictures.

Cherry Hill

The carriage will stop at the Cherry Hill (aka Friends Fountain) to have a short walk and take memorable pictures. Offering plenty of benches and shade, it is a popular spot to picnic, relax, and take in the views of rowboats and nearby Bow Bridge.

The Lake

(Pass by)

Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux imagined the Lake as a place for ice skating in the winter—a pastime not available to New Yorkers at the time—and boating in the summer. On December 19, 1858, some 300 ice skaters took to the Lake at an unofficial “opening” of Central Park. The activity was an instant hit and soon skyrocketed in popularity; on Christmas morning the following year, nearly 8,000 skaters showed up. Though ice skating on the Lake is a thing of the past, the warm-weather tradition of rowboats and gondolas has endured for over 150 years.

Sheep Meadow

(Pass by)

Sheep Meadow was by far the most expensive part of Central Park’s original construction. Transforming the rocky swampland into a lush lawn was not easy. To build it, designers blasted out rock and put in several feet of soil in its place. From 1864 to 1934, the meadow had a dedicated team of somewhat unusual caretakers: a flock of grazing pedigree sheep. The sheep tended the meadow during the day and spent their evenings in the Sheepfold, in what is now Tavern on the Green.

Ghostbusters Building

(Pass by)

The building holds significance in American popular culture because the plot of the 1984 film Ghostbusters revolves heavily around it.

Pinebank Arch

(Pass by)

Pinebank Arch is one of the five remaining original cast-iron bridges in Central Park. It looks over the bridle path 11 feet below, a peaceful and scenic sight. In the winter when the trees are bare, look instead for views of the grand midtown skyline. The bridge is also famous for the movie "Elf" was filmed.

Columbus Circle

(Pass by)

Columbus Circle is remarkable not only for its central monument but also for the subways beneath it and the collection of buildings clustered around it

Heckscher Playground

(Pass by)

Heckscher Playground is not only the oldest playground in Central Park, it is also the largest at almost two acres. In addition to the typical park attractions, such as a variety of slides, swings, and seesaws, Heckscher Playground features both a water fixture and giant rocks for climbing.

Reviews

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5 (70)

Aimee_N

Our guide Mohammed was great! Very nice, and knowledgeable. This just wasn’t what I expected. The carriage ride has to take a specific path so you don’t get to see all the iconic spots up close and personal like the carousel, the ice rink, or the boat house on the ride but you can afterwards. Our guide however was awesome- took us to iconic spots and took pictures of lots of great spots of us. He also pointed out all kinds of iconic spots just outside the park that we didn’t realize were there. Overall it was fun and we enjoyed it, I just thought we would see things up close a little more from the booking description but some are just a pass by view instead.

Charron_C

I highly recommend this event. The ride started a few minutes, ~10mins, late however we were notified in plenty of time and it didn’t cause any challenges. Our driver, Oozy and horse Michelle were phenomenal. Oozy was very knowledgeable of the park and shared a lot of information that we were not aware of. Michelle, the horse was gentle and enjoyed the carrots that we hand feed her. This carriage ride has been something that I have wanted to do for years …and was everything that I had imagined. It was a little cold however the blanket over our laps provided that added comfort that we needed.

Sylvia_W

Niko was a wonderful host and Jack was a sweet and beautiful horse. Enjoyed every second. The stop by the fountain and under tunnel was so pretty. Learned lots of things. It was peaceful and lovely. Highly recommend.

Kaitlin_C

Highly recommend! Even though our timing and weather was off, we couldn’t have asked them to be more accommodating. Great company! We had the pleasure of Niko being our guide and he was phenomenal.

India_M

Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He stopped and volunteered to take pictures of us at different locations. My son enjoyed feeding the horse carrots!

Kiana_R

Our guide was Atakan and he was so nice and took great pictures for us. It was the perfect way to take a relaxing tour of Central Park. Would definitely book again. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves!

Payton_B

My daughter and I had the loveliest time on our carriage ride with Muhammed. We found him easily upon arriving. He made sure we were cozy during our ride, providing a blanket. And he made sure to point out all of the special sites along the way. He also did a great job taking photos of us together at some special spots. It was such a great time!!

Jackie_W

Lovely from start to finish Enjoyed the full experience and our guide was very informative and took some lovely photos for us Would highly recommend I definitely made some lovely memories with my two daughters

Paul_S

This was fantastic. The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Central Park. We were blessed to have Nico and his “business partner” Victor as our escorts. We were given directions and confirmation via text messages and Nico was waiting for us exactly where he said he would be. The weather was perfect but there was a blanket available if we got cold. We clipped clopped around Central Park and Nico would stop and point out places of interest. He stopped on a couple of occasions to allow us to have a walk around (a replica of the Friends fountain, the Dakota building and the Imagine memorial to John Lennon in Strawberry Fields) and he was happy to oblige and take as many photographs as we liked. It was just perfect. Thank you Nico and Victor for helping us create a very special memory.

Brenda_M

This experience was so relaxing. Even though it was winter there were two thick warm blankets that warmed us up. Not to mention it was an experience that brought us closer. Niko our guider was so sweet and kind. Thank you Niko!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-04 18:02