Private Tour

New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Ready for the Holiday Spirit? Want to explore the beauty of Central Park this Christmas? If so, NYC Fancy Rides must make your carriage ride. Bring your family or friends to experience the colorful Christmas night. To enjoy an unforgettable experience, sit back with a front-row seat and tour the beautiful Holiday Lights of New York City.

NYC Fancy Rides reserves the right, at any time, to cancel, reschedule or alter any tour due to roadwork, street closures, temperatures above 89 or below 19 degrees Fahrenheit, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. In case of cancellation due to reasons listed above, customers are entitled to a full refund.

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for travelers with serious Horse Allergy

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Blanket for winter

Capacity max 4 adults or 5 passengers (3 adults and 2 kids under 12)

All Fees and Taxes

GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again!

What To Expect

Rockefeller Center

Christmas makes New York City absolutely magical. Colorful holiday lights, festive decorations and stunning window displays create the atmosphere of a winter wonderland. Our Horse Carriage Christmas Lights Tours will take you into this fairy tale and make you believe in magic again. After short ride in Central Park, The city tour covers 5th Avenue with its Plaza and Peninsula hotels, UNICEF snowflake, St. Patrick's Cathedral, flagship stores of the world-famous brands and their impressive holiday displays (Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, just to name a few), Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Christmas Tree with Herald Angels and more. **Please note that Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be lit on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025** **Please note that Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be lit until Jan 11, 2026**

Admission Not Applicable

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

Reviews

4.65

148 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

125

It was a beautiful...
Kim T,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a beautiful experience. Cold, crisp and romantic. It was amazing how the horse was unphazed by NY traffic.
Rainy and cold but...
Shannon J,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rainy and cold but beautiful. Joseph was very nice and patient as we got out folks with limited mobility into the carriage. It was enclosed like a tent so we kept dry.
Beyond expectations
Jennifer B,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful. Taking was so kind and took several pics for us. Told us the history of Central Park and made sure we were front and center at Saks light show which was incredible. Loved every bit of it!
Wonderful
Maxine L,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Perfect! Joseph was sweet, friendly and so much fun. The blankets were cozy, the music was fun and his carriage was so comfortable. Freddy, his trusted steed was so calm navigating the streets of NYC we loved every minute of it. Highly recommend!
Best Carriage Ride!
Christy P,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Nico (spelling?) made our first experience an amazing one!! He was the best!!! The kids has a blast!
Great experience!
Brittsmith0317,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was great and very informative. He told us a ton of really interesting facts that were perfect for both adults and kids. We loved the experience!
Icing on the cake!
H3434WQkarenh,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful ride through Central Park and 5th Avenue with Niko as our driver, who provided carrots for my granddaughter to give to gentle Stella. Even though the temperature was in the teens, we were warm in the thick blankets he had ready. Very personable and knowledgeable- the perfect ending to our holiday celebration! Highly recommend!
Thank you Niko for a wonderful night 😊🐴
Lynn C,
Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just a very pleasant and fun experience. Being able to see the Christmas lights and around the city this way was so much more enjoyable than in a car. Niko was the gentlemen that brought us around and he even dropped us right off at our hotel entry. Great experience and would tell anyone in NYC to take this ride!!!
Bucket list item complete!
JustLisaW,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience. Mohammed took the time to point out the important spots and stopped to take pics of us. Highly recommend!
Excellent way to see the sights
Brett D,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very cool tour of NYC Christmas lights, family loved it so would couples. Great way to get around extremely crowded areas on Christmas Day. Well organised and great staff.