New York City

15 Best Central Park Horse Carriage Rides

The carriage rides: the horse-drawn classic through the park’s southern loops, along the same stretch film crews keep coming back to. Winter rides past the holiday lights disappear from the calendar first.

1.Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979

Experience Central Park in style with this private horse and carriage ride, guided by knowledgeable drivers. An authentic, scenic adventure in NYC.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very nice ride with a good driver. The horse was gentle and slow, which was what we wanted. We got out twice and took some pictures. Fun ride.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

2.Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP – PRIVATE) Since 1964

Discover Central Park in style with a private horse-drawn carriage ride. Enjoy personalized commentary, scenic stops, and a relaxing 50-minute experience.

★ 4.0

“Our driver seemed rushed. He asked us to come early. It was not a problem, so we came early. We started our ride and about half way into the ride he pulled over and said “You can take pictures here. You have 5 minutes”. There…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.NYC: Guided Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

Explore Central Park on a private horse carriage ride with knowledgeable guides, iconic sights, photo stops, and a peaceful way to see NYC’s green heart.

★ 4.8

“Our guide Atakan was very informative and entertaining. The carriage was beautiful, ride was cozy with a provided large blanket. Wonderful experience would book again.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

4.NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

Discover Central Park and NYC lights on a private horse carriage ride with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy scenic stops, cozy blankets, and personalized service.

★ 4.9

“this was the most peaceful, relaxing part of the entire trip. Our guide was great, communicating before our arrival and calmly informative during the ride. He was so chill & friendly. Can't fault him”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Experience Central Park’s highlights on a private horse-drawn carriage ride, enjoying scenic stops, storytelling, and a romantic vibe for up to 4 adults.

★ 4.5

“Very friendly, informative, and festive. It was a great kickoff to our trip because we learned so much about the geography of the city. Great picture opportunities.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

Experience NYC’s holiday magic on a private horse carriage ride through Central Park and Fifth Avenue, admiring Christmas lights and festive sights.

★ 4.5

“Great experience! Would definitely recommend this tour! Our driver went above and beyond. He took great pictures, made sure we were warm. Great communication!!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

9.Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965

Discover Central Park in a private horse carriage, enjoy iconic sights, storytelling, and photo stops—all for a great value in a relaxing 40-minute ride.

★ 5.0

“Muhammad did an outstanding job keeping us warm and providing a great mix of history, along with some quite moments for us to take it all in. We did it later in the afternoon, would suggest you do it early afternoon for more visibility and…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

10.45 min Long VIP Central park carriage ride

Experience a private 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park, enjoying iconic sights, expert narration, and cozy blankets in winter.

★ 5.0

“Great tour guide, smooth ride. Beautiful carriage ride through a snowy Central Park. Night time experience, a believe it was the right choice.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

Experience New York’s festive sights on a private horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park, 5th Avenue, and Rockefeller Center for a memorable holiday.

★ 4.5

“Our Guide, Honor was amazing. He really made our carriage ride memorable. He communicated well with us before the ride and was very knowledgeable throughout. it was a beautiful, dry night, the lights were fabulous. Honor took photos, during the trip and sent them to…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Experience a charming horse-drawn carriage tour through Central Park, led by friendly guides, with highlights, photo stops, and personalized insights.

★ 5.0

“A beautiful and relaxing way to see Central Park. We stopped to get out once but primarily just rode by the sights which was perfect for our group.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

13.Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

Experience Central Park from a new perspective with this private horse-drawn carriage tour, featuring expert guides, scenic views, and authentic charm in NYC.

★ 4.5

“We had a good tour, our guide was knoweldgeable, especially about movies filmed in Central Park. The carriage was comfortable. My only issues were that the pickup location was incorrect and it was difficult to locate the operator in the lineup of carriages once we…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

14.NYC: Guided Standard Central Park Carriage Ride (4 Adults)

Experience Central Park in style with a guided horse-drawn carriage ride. Enjoy scenic landmarks, expert guides, and a relaxing 40-minute tour in NYC.

★ 4.8

“Our ride was awesome! Our driver was Zara and she pointed out all the landmarks and points of interest. I would recommend this tour to everyone wanting to see Central Park in New York! t is well worth it.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Central Park Horse Carriage Rides

4.5Central Park: Short Horse Carriage Ride (Up to 4 Adults)20 min$115 4.7NYC Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide25 - 55 minutes$13 5.0NYC Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park (50 Min. Up to 4 Adults)50 minutes (approx.)$230.00 4.5Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Short Loop (Up to 4 Adults))20 minutes (approx.)$115.00 4.5VIP Horse Carriage Ride through Central Park (Up to 4 Adults)1 hour (approx.)$265.00 4.2New York: Carriage Ride in Central Park45 - 55 minutes$159 5.0Central Park Carriage Ride w/ Drop Off @ Tavern On Green (45 min)45 minutes (approx.)$220.00 4.8NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride45 min$385 5.0Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride (Guided) Since 196540 minutes (approx.)$145.00 4.5Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City40 to 45 minutes (approx.)$420.00 4.7NYC: Central Park Christmas Lights Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride45 min$275 5.0Magical Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage through NYC (65 min)55 minutes (approx.)$260.00 4.5Central Park, Rockefeller & Times Square Carriage Ride (4 Adults)45 minutes (approx.)$285.00 4.0NYC Central Park Horse and Carriage Ride: Long Ride 45 min45 minutes (approx.)$155.00 5.060 min surprise proposal carriage ride1 hour (approx.)$538.34 4.5NYC : Magical Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride50 minutes (approx.)$250.00 4.5NYC Horse and Carriage Central Park Tours40 to 45 minutes (approx.)$185.00 4.5OFFICIAL NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides45 minutes (approx.)$252.00 5.045 Minute VIP Central Park Carriage Ride45 minutes (approx.)$189.00 4.7NYC Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park (65 min)1.1 hours$175 4.9Official Exclusive VIP Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park45 min$195 4.7NYC: Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park45 min$140 5.0NYC Central Park & Rockefeller Center Private Horse Carriage Tour50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$195.00 4.8Central Park, Rockefeller & Times Carriage Ride (4 Adults)50 min$295