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Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (45 min) Since 1965™

Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (45 min) Since 1965™

Overview

Are you looking for a fun activity for yourself and kids in NYC, or romantic date ideas, or planning your visit to Central Park? Then Classic Central Park horse carriage ride is what you are looking for! This carefully planned tour includes the most popular attractions and beautiful scenic views. You will see Wollman Rink, Carousel, Chess & Checker House, The Dairy, Literary Mall, Bethesda Fountain, The Lake, Boat Pond, Sheep Meadow, Tavern On The Green, Columbus Circle, Balto Statue, Summer Stage, The Boathouse Restaurant, Bandshell, and Cherry Hill. You will hear plenty of interesting facts about Central Park and its attractions, and take memorable pictures at two photo stops at Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill (aka Friends Fountain).

City: New York City

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $7.95

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $7.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Entertaining and informative tour (driver's story about the park and its attractions)

Treat for the horse

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

All Fees and Taxes

Driver will gladly take memorable pictures of your group

Warm blankets in winter time

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with serious Horse Allergy

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.

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.

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.

Ghostbusters Building

Famous Ghostbusters Building and Marshmallow man church

Show 7 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (39)

Clayton_P

Dec 2024

Omer was fantastic, professional, took great pictures of us in the carriage with the city as a backdrop. He took his time to make sure everything was perfect. My wife and I loved it.

Excursion22391011516

Dec 2024

Ozzi our carriage driver was excellent. So was Sugar, his horse 😊. On time and really nice carriages. Was misty rain, but nicely covered. I would highly recommend.

Kelly_B

Dec 2024

A great experience and fun trip! Such a great ride to experience Central Park. You get to see all the sights and relax.