Private Tour
Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™
Overview
Available languages
25 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
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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…
What‘s Included
Guaranteed Horse Welfare
Big Warm Cozy Blankets
Breathtaking & Picturesque Photo Stops
Treats to feed the horse
Fully-Guided & Entertaining Tours
Gratuities
Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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 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!
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
Magical Park/City Light Tour
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: Experience the enchantment of an evening journey through Central Park and midtown manhattan!
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 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 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!
Reviews
2,420 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
45 minute ride lasted 35 minutes
395anonymousp,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked a 45-minute tour, and it lasted 35 minutes. The driver kept stopping and insisting we get out to walk and look around. We paid for a ride, not to walk around on our own. He also would not let the awning for the carriage be touched or adjusted at all. This tour was not worth the money and was a big let-down.
Amazing
N7811CJmandyc,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic. Learnt alot about the park and where famous people lived
Fun and informative ride around the park
Debra R,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Arrived on time. Got back on time! Enjoyed the friendly driver. She also took great pictures of us! It was a great start to our day.
Fabulous carriage ride through Central Park
Adbrown77,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour around Central Park with the lovely Noble and Robert. It was great having someone with lots of Knowledge of the park, Robert kept us informed throughout with some great memories and iconic views along the way. He made sure we had some perfect photo opportunities to remember the visit. This was a very worthwhile tour and would thoroughly recommend to anyone considering or wanting to see Central Park….thanks again Robert…..and of course the beautiful Noble!!
Iconic NYC carriage ride
8conniea,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to tour Central Park in an iconic way! Alexis was very knowledgeable with a great personality. She also got some great pictures for us. Email and text updates made it easy to find the carriage. Definitely recommend!
Central Park-jungle cruise style
Elosnowvoyage,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant, courteous and personality. Reminded us of the Disney jungle cruise humor. Nostalgic and great way to experience Central Park.
Well Run Company
beachbum1310,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two couples shared a delightful 65 minute ride around Central Park with Josh, who told us some of the history of the park as we traveled. We had ample time to stop for photos too. I really liked how the company sent out a specific email indicating where to meet Josh for the ride. It is a very busy and confusing area. I was impressed that the company was on top of the rides and texted us to let us know Josh was running a few minutes late. Josh was a delight and I felt the company was well managed. Thanks for a great ride. It's made us want to come back to Central Park on our next trip to explore for ourselves. Note: We booked our rides directly through Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides.
Relaxing Carriage Ride
Gwendolyn C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very beautiful relaxing carriage ride thru Central Park. Our guide was very nice and took pictures of my husband and me at scenic places.
Really enjoyable!
S4903AIamyr,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was our tour guide, with his horse Venus, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. He had so much knowledge of the park, both historical and movies filmed there etc etc
Pleasant afternoon in the park
Kevin W,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice and relaxed way to visit Central Park . Bring an umbrella for sun as well as rain as can get quite warm although our driver supplied one
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