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Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (55 min) Since 1965™

Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (55 min) Since 1965™

Overview

Our ultimate central park horse carriage ride is for those who wish to discover the three famous monuments of Central Park: Cherry Hill Square, the Strawberry Fields, and the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace. Aside from the sites mentioned above, this incredible tour covers many well-known locations including Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and more.

Your carriage will have a classic design to give you a feel of royalty, and on request, your carriage ride to Central Park can have a narrative of the facts and history and some mesmerizing photos with breathtaking backgrounds.

We are confident that our central park horse carriage rides will be in the memories of our customers for a lifetime. So, please contact us whenever you want to take a tour around the park, and let us serve you in a way that you have not experienced before.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $39.95

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $39.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
**Update: Our drivers are fully vaccinated** At NYC Fancy Rides, we are committed to the universal goal to end the coronavirus pandemic. We strongly believe that every one of us plays an important role on the path to success by being responsible and diligent. NYC Fancy Rides operates accordingly.

What To Expect

Wollman Rink

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

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.

The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

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

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

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

Central Park Summerstage

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

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.

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.

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

Named after one of Lennon’s favorite songs, “Strawberry Fields Forever,” the memorial sits just across the street from the landmark Dakota apartment building, Lennon’s former home and the site of his tragic death in 1980. Like many Upper West Siders, Lennon would often enjoy walks in this very landscape.

Ghostbusters Building

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

Columbus Circle

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

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (27)

Susan_B

Nov 2022

It was a nice ride around the park. The driver Nicko was very polite and friendly. I would have liked to have taken better pictures but the carriage was moving.

KimBrantley

Nov 2022

Description said we went to Columbus square But we did note the rest was great and the driver was very informative

Mackenzie_H

Nov 2022

Niko was great! Very informative, great personality and great with timing! He let us hop off to see some iconic monuments.