Private Tour
Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™
Overview
Available languages
55 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides™ is a family-owned & operated business. My Father, Giuseppe started the business in 1979 after emigrating to New York City from Sicily. My name is Frank & as a child, I looked up to my Father and fell in love with the family business and horses. I now manage the company and ensure the highest level of quality horse-drawn carriage rides service in Central Park. My Father and I book, lead the tours and overlook the carriages which ensure you will always have professionalism, 100% horse welfare, licensed tour guides & well-maintained carriage. Beware of imitating websites & vendors, as we have been proudly serving Central Park Carriage Rides in NYC since 1979 & are the Official NYC Horse Carriage Ride Company.
We are the most reputable NYC Horse Carriage Ride company in Central Park. We have an outstanding +7000 raving reviews from satisfied customers. Why waste your time and money with random third-party vendors, when we are voted #1 in Central Park
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Avoid large crowds
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Breathtaking & Picturesque Photo Stops
Guaranteed Horse Welfare
Big Warm Cozy Blankets
Treats to feed the horse
Fully-Guided & Entertaining Tours
Gratuities
Tips
What To Expect
We will provide an informative guided Central Park Carriage Ride Tour as we go by beautiful landmarks, movie scene locations & historical sites in Central Park. We will cover all locations listed below during your Central Park Carriage Ride: • Wollman Rink • Carousel • Chess & Checker House • The Dairy • Plaza Hotel • Upper East Side • Literary Mall • Balto Statue • Summer Stage • Boat Pond • Loeb Boathouse • Bethesda Fountain • Bandshell • The Lake • Cherry Hill (photo stop) • The Bow Bridge • Upper West Side • Strawberry Fields (photo stop) • Dakota Building •Sheep Meadow • Tavern On The Green • Heckscher Playground • Columbus Circle • And More…
Options
Magical Park/City Light Tour
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: Experience the enchantment of an evening journey through Central Park and midtown manhattan!
Central Park Grand Tour 55 MIN
Two Photo Stops: Your driver will pause and take stunning pictures at Bethesda Terrace & Cherry Hill Fountain using your cameras!
Photo stop & feeding horse: We offer complimentary photo opportunities in Central Park where you can take stunning pictures and even enjoy feeding carrot
Duration: 55 minutes: Take unforgettable Central Park Carriage Ride in New York City & make memories to last your loved ones a lifetime!
Central Park VIP Tour - 65 MIN
Three Photo Stops : We will make photo stops at Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields to capture photos with your cameras!
Photo stop & feeding horse: We include a free photo stop inside Central Park to capture beautiful photos & allow everyone to feed the horses' carrots!
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: The VIP Tour is the best way to discover Central Park during your visit, especially for first-timers! (MOST POPULAR)
Central Park Long Tour 45 min
With 1 Photo stop: At Bethesda Terrace, you'll pause momentarily while your driver takes pictures for you using your own cameras!
Duration: 45 minutes
Central Park Short Tour-25 min
One Photo Stop: Your driver will take a quick break at The Dairy for a photo opportunity, where they will help you take incredible pictures!
Duration: 25 minutes: Take an unforgettable short tour through the world famous historical Central Park & make memories to last a lifetime!
Long Tour w/ Drop Off @ Tavern
Duration: 45 minutes: Central Park 45-minute Long Tour offers a picturesque journey, concluding with a magnificent arrival at Tavern On The Green!
Central Park Proposal - 65 min
Proposal captured by Driver: Ensure you have a magical surprise proposal experience by booking the perfect proposal that includes a visit to Cherry Hill
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
Proposal stop @ Cherry Hill
Reviews
2,351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful!
Debra M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Christina and Oreo were wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and kind. She stopped to take pictures of us or allow us to go explore a few scenic spots!
Great fun, glad we did it
katrina899,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, not cheap but definitely worth it. When compared to the bicycle pulled carts, who appear to charge $4 or $5 a minute, this was a more enjoyable experience at a comparable price. Our driver, Leo, was very friendly and knowledgeable on local landmarks, which enhanced our experience. We booked the 25min trip, and this went very fast. Some of the trip was spent on the actual roadway (outside the Park). My preference would have been to spend all the time in the Park, but I'm not sure this is something you can request. Shout out to our horse Lucky Sam.
Fun and relaxing
Cynthia S,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a picturesque way to orient yourself in Central Park. The tour was very laid-back and relaxing.
Great experience
G4202CGpattye,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience! It was a great way to see the highlights of central park after a long day of walking around the city. We went at night so it was very romantic but if you want to see the park you probably should get a time during the day. Our driver was super friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Nice, but too expensive...
Jean M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Nice, but too expensive considering that it was difficult to find the meeting point for a first time visiter to NY, didn't really get to see much since it got dark so soon, nor did the tour guide have any carrots to feed the beautiful horse.
Fantastic to see Central Park and the surrounding buildings from the carriage
Carla d,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the one hour tour and it was more than enough. We booked this tour because my father in law can't walk, but he couldn't join us at the end. So for anyone who can actually walk, I would suggest just a short horse ride, because it's fantastic to see Central Park and the buildings around from the carriage, it's a different perspective and experience.
Delightful afternoon
V2508SXhelent,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful afternoon around the park with Jimmy and Lucky Sam. We did the 65 minute ride. Jimmy was really informative and it was a lovely way to see Central Park and spend our last afternoon before flying home.
Horse carriage
Lori R,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Wonderful ride. As the guide was explaining the sites it would have been nice if he stopped the carriage so we could take a good picture.
Great time, peaceful, relaxing and fun.
ShariH628,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had a short time in NY City so I booked the 25 minute tour. It was a great little sample of Central Park. If I had more time I’d do a longer tour. It was fun and peaceful and relaxing. It started raining. Our driver asked if we wanted the carriage cover on, so he put the cover up. He let me feed the horse a carrot afterwards. Very nice and friendly and helpful.
Great Experience
Steven C,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an experience everyone as a first timer to Central Park should do. It is a great way to experience this and have the knowledge given by the guide. It is like transforming back to another era , Josh the guide was excellent a big thanks to him and also to starlight the horse
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