When you’re visiting New York City, take a classic horse carriage ride around Central Park, and see popular attractions and scenic views including Wollman Rink, the Carousel, Bethesda Fountain, Sheep Meadow, the Boathouse Restaurant, and more. Learn interesting facts about the park, and snap memorable moments at two photo stops: the Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill, which is famous from the TV show “Friends.”

Take in the sights of Central Park with a leisurely ride
This is a fun activity for families and couples
Stay warm and cozy in the wintertime with provided blankets
Meet your driver at a convenient location just outside the park

What's Included

Driver will gladly take memorable pictures of your group
Entertaining and informative tour (driver's story about the park and its attractions)
Warm blankets in winter time
All Fees and Taxes
Treat for the horse
Capacity max 4 adults or 5 passengers (3 adults and 2 kids under 12)

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Central Park South & 7th Avenue
Central Park S & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Our driver will call or text you with details about your carriage an hour before the ride.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Wollman Rink (Pass By)

Central Park Carousel (Pass By)

Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center (Pass By)

The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop (Pass By)

Central Park's Literary Walk (Pass By)

Balto Statue (Pass By)

SummerStage in Central Park (Pass By)

Conservatory Water (Pass By)

The Central Park Boathouse (Pass By)

Bethesda Fountain

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cherry Hill

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lake (Pass By)

Sheep Meadow (Pass By)

Pinebank Arch (Pass By)

Columbus Circle (Pass By)

Heckscher Playground (Pass By)

Ghostbusters Building (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with serious Horse Allergy
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

30 reviews

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This is the tour to take

Erin_S, Dec 2023

Niko was great! He hopped out and took the most amazing photo of us. It was shocking how good the photo was. 😂 very knowledgeable and kind.

Magical Christmas Experience

Suzanne_S, Dec 2023

Great guide - very knowledgeable and lovely horse Ringo. All the Central Park highlights - and photo stops.

Awesome time

Kari_H, Dec 2023

Loved the park ride and pictures along the ways with my family. The driver was kind and personable and made sure it was a sure success. I highly recommend to family and friends/ couples.

Highly Recommend!

Lynda_H, Dec 2023

Great experience- engaging driver - best way to see Central Park. I highly recommend a guided carriage ride.

Nico was the best!

Jennifer, Jul 2023

Our guide’s name was Nico. He was very nice and knowledgable when sharing the history on some of the locations we passed. He also gave us the opportunity to get out and take pics by two fountains. He was patient and very kind. It Was obvious that he enjoyed his job. I definitely would go back and recommend. It was a peaceful, beautiful ride.

Central Park ride

Beverly_F, Apr 2023

We had a lovely ride around Central Park. Our driver was great, and showed where movies were made asking the ride. The only negative part is when we left. Many carriages were offering $90 for 1 hot . We paid $159 for 20 to 25 minutes

Amazing for families and kids!

Kimberly_Q, Apr 2023

Amazing trip! Atakan was friendly and always offered to let us get out and take pictures! Amazing time and will definitely be rebooking!!

Horse drawn carriage ride

Allison_E, Apr 2023

Everything.The weather was lovely.The horse and carrage and driver where wonderful He was full of interesting facts.

Niko is the best!

Stephanie_M, Apr 2023

Took tour with Niko. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Our teenage kids really enjoyed themselves even though they said they didn't want to go!

John and Madison made our...

Tom_H, Oct 2022

John and Madison made our experience very exceptional! Knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive to our needs! 👍💖 " Imagine" that!

Awesome Ride

Charles_S, Oct 2022

My wife and I was 10 or 15 mins late and Alex our driver was very understanding. The tour he gave us was wonderful..Thanks again Alex...we will be back

AMAZING!

Tiffany_P, Sep 2022

Niko was great! Give us a bunch of historical facts and showed us where movies took place and where in the park. Amazing park and experience.

Great experience

kimcason26, Jun 2022

I loved it, went for my birthday. The tour was nice, the guide took our photos for us. I wouldn’t mind doing it again

Great experience

Matt_S, May 2022

My family and I had a wonderful experience in our carriage ride with our driver, Idrius and his horse Johnny Cash. It was a beautifully scenic and relaxing ride. Idrius was knowledgeable about the park and all of the events that took place there. He was also great with our kids. Will be returning the next we are in the city!

Central Park in the sun

Judith_A, Apr 2022

Beautiful sunny day and lovely tour of the Park. Great to learn some history and see some of the sights.

Our driver was very...

Angel_B, Apr 2022

Our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different landmarks in Central Park. Wonderful experience!

Big hit for first time in Central Park

Janice_B, Apr 2022

Sights, sounds and a short walk through Central Park perfect for the first timer to see and hear. Our party was charged per person instead of per carriage as several of the other drivers advertised. Still worth it and would like to go for a longer ride.

Highly Recommended

Ali_R, Mar 2022

Our guide was very knowledgeable, personable, kind and truly wonderful. I do not think we could have had a better time!

Perfect way to see the park and learn the history and where everything is.

Rosalie_O, Mar 2022

The carriage was nice and relaxing experience. We didn’t realize how big the park was and after the ride walked around to explore the areas that were highlighted by our carriage driver. We visited the zoo and ice skating rink.

Best experience!!

jennifer_o, Feb 2022

This was our first time on a horse carriage and it was and amazing experience!! Thanks to our guide Nikko he was the very best, my husband and I loved his knowledge and his way of explaining everything around the park. He was really friendly and a great photographer too I will definitely recommend him to everyone. Thanks Nikko!!!