Top New York City Horse Carriage Rides

Seeing Central Park on a private horse carriage ride offers a charming and leisurely escape from the city's crowds. As you admire the greenery, your guide fills you in on the park’s history and highlights. See Central Park highlights such as Cherry Hill, Bethesda Fountain, and Strawberry Fields, see where iconic movie scenes were filmed, and you even get to feed the horse some carrots during this approximately 1-hour tour.

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NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858

1 hourFree Cancellation

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books, and television shows.

Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP - PRIVATE) Since 1964™

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(1,096)

from $15

NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)

(131)

from $158

See New York City during its glittering, festive best—and enjoy a romantic way to explore—on a private, 45-minute horse-and-carriage ride. Meet your driver in Midtown Manhattan for a prompt departure at your predetermined time, and set off after dark to make the most of the twinkling lights. You’ll see many Central Park highlights before heading down Fifth Avenue to admire the holiday window displays, glimpse the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and more.

New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

45 to 50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(238)

from $220

Magical Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage through NYC (65 min)

55 minutesFree Cancellation

(30)

from $260

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(7,690)

from $38

Price varies by group size

NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (Up to 4 Adults)

4.6

(307)

from $225

New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River

Likely to Sell Out

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(222)

from $90

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the world-famous Empire State Building. Enjoy access to the open-air 86th Floor Observatory for stunning views of Central Park and beyond. Upgrade to the 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling glass windows for the ultimate skyline view that stretches up to six states. All tickets include access to exhibition displays on its 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry for faster arrival.

NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(7,128)

from $48

Sit back and relax as you explore New York City’s Central Park without getting tired during a private horse-drawn carriage ride. Learn about the city’s history and fun facts from your driver as you weave your way through the popular park. Pass by Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Bethesda Fountain, Sheep Meadow, and other spots. Stop at Cherry Hill to take photos and end at Colombus Circle.

Central Park Carriage Ride w/ Drop Off @ Tavern On Green (45 min)

(62)

from $220

Some of the best views of New York City's iconic skyline are from the water. This extended cruise goes all the way around Manhattan Island, affording views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more. Choose between standard seating or upgrade for access to the premium seating area. While on board, learn about the history of the city through live commentary, and choose to purchase drinks and snacks.

Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(3,529)

from $35

Iconic view of Lady Liberty from the ferry to Ellis Island.

One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

New York City is famous for its festive atmosphere during the winter holidays, but seeing the sights involves contending with crowds. Treat yourself to a deluxe experience through the biggest festivities during this private horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park and Fifth Avenue. See highlights like Wollman Rink before admiring window displays, the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, and the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

(14,044)

from $59

Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

40 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(49)

from $420

New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht

Likely to Sell Out

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

(348)

from $113

1 dayFree Cancellation

3.5

(4,823)

from $45

New York’s Central Park is packed with historic attractions, but seeing them all on foot—especially with limited time—is a challenge. Treat yourself to a longstanding Manhattan tradition on this private horse-drawn carriage ride. Get to know the park and its many landmarks, from Bethesda Fountain to the Central Park Carousel, covering a full two miles (3.2 kilometers). Plus, you’ll enjoy photo stops along the way.

NYC Central Park Horse and Carriage Ride: Long Ride 45 min

4.2

(28)

from $180

VIP Central Park Champagne Tour with Photos(50 min)~Skip the line

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(8)

from $440

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,049)

from $38

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

The Museum of Modern Art Admission Ticket

(13,450)

from $99

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(762)

from $30

Experience the enchantment of Central Park at night led by a guide. Glide past iconic landmarks like Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and Sheep Meadow while your guide shares fascinating stories and points out famous movie spots. Snuggle under a cozy blanket, enjoy a photo stop, and even share a carrot with your joyful, well-cared-for horse, making it a perfect outing for families, couples, or special occasions.

Central Park Moonlight Tour with Photo (45 min) ~ Skip the line

4.5

(37)

from $230

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours

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Diane_S, May 2026

Great way to see Central Park and escape the chaos.

Loved having a peaceful morning tour with Sam. He did a great job taking us around the park, working with our service dog, and generally being kind and helpful which was really appreciated from the chaos of the rest of the city. Would happily go again for a longer ride.

NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)

Pamela_M, Apr 2026

Great experience

Oliver and company ( we had 2 carriages) Were very friendly and welcoming! They knew interesting things about Central Park in New York and the ride was a very relaxing way to see such a large area. The kids loved the horses and carriages were comfortable. Definetly a highlight of our visit.

Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

Jahrie_G, Mar 2026

The trip was really nice,...

The trip was really nice, the company communicated very clearly with us on the drop off point and helped us find everything. Our rider was well educated with knowledge of the park and the horse was cool as well. 10/10 experience and my girlfriend loved so I would say it was amazing!

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

Sandra_H, Feb 2026

USS Intrepid and a rainy cold Friday in February

Great place for someone with interest in military, American History or airplanes. It was kids week so there were a lot of extra activities for smaller children. We made it through (sans kids week activities) the ship and submarine in about 3 hours. Due to the time of year and crappy weather (cold heavy rain) and no lines we didn't have to wait more than 5 mins for anything. We will go back again as several family members mentioned interest when we got home. Its clear that better weather brings much much larger crowds and with it longer lines.

New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

Daniela_S, Jan 2026

Breathtaking, smooth, comfy ride!

Highly recommend this private Horse and carriage Christmas Lights ride through Central Park and then down 5th Ave. It was truly breathtaking. Our driver, Atakan, was absolutely fabulous. He was super kind, took pictures of us on the carriage at a couple of stops, and gave us information on the places we passed by. The ride was smooth, comfortable and very relaxing. He even let my daughter connect to the speaker to play music!! She loved that! The kids also got to feed the horse, Freddy, when we got back to the drop off location. It was PHENOMENAL!! Highly recommend!!

NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (Up to 4 Adults)

Layla_v, Dec 2025

Great Add on!

We wanted an add on to our visit to the city with our little ones. Kevin and Mr. Sam were amazing. We had a great time. As Native New Yorkers we never took advantage of this New York tradition and were excited to share it with our children. Home alone 2 is one of our favorite holiday movies and we stopped by a few of the movie spots.