--- title: Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™ lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 2460 duration_minutes: 55 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 59 of 80 (Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/official-nyc-horse-carriage-rides-in-central-park-since-1979/ --- # Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™ In our comparison: #59 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides™ is a family-owned & operated business. My Father, Giuseppe started the business in 1979 after emigrating to New York City from Sicily. My name is Frank & as a child, I looked up to my Father and fell in love with the family business and horses. I now manage the company and ensure the highest level of quality horse-drawn carriage rides service in Central Park. My Father and I book, lead the tours and overlook the carriages which ensure you will always have professionalism, 100% horse welfare, licensed tour guides & well-maintained carriage. Beware of imitating websites & vendors, as we have been proudly serving Central Park Carriage Rides in NYC since 1979 & are the Official NYC Horse Carriage Ride Company. We are the most reputable NYC Horse Carriage Ride company in Central Park. We have an outstanding +7000 raving reviews from satisfied customers. Why waste your time and money with random third-party vendors, when we are voted #1 in Central Park ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 7 options (Long Tour w/ Drop Off @ Tavern) - 36 start times: between 07:00 and 23:59 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 7 options (Long Tour w/ Drop Off @ Tavern) ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per group/vehicle for the Central Park Short Tour-25 min option; other options up to €272 - Duration: 55m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 2460 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NYC Horse Carriage Rides - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 36 start times between 07:00 and 23:59 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.86 from 2460 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2379 of 2460. - 5 stars: 2266 (92%) - 4 stars: 113 (5%) - 3 stars: 37 (2%) - 2 stars: 21 (1%) - 1 star: 23 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Central Park Short Tour-25 min | €90 per group | English | One Photo Stop: Your driver will take a quick break at The Dairy for a photo opportunity, where they will help you take incredible pictures! Duration: 25 minutes: Take an unforgettable short tour through the world famous historical Central Park & make memories to last a lifetime! | | Central Park Long Tour 45 min | €140 per group | English | With 1 Photo stop: At Bethesda Terrace, you'll pause momentarily while your driver takes pictures for you using your own cameras! Duration: 45 minutes | | Long Tour w/ Drop Off @ Tavern | €145 per group | English | Duration: 45 minutes: Central Park 45-minute Long Tour offers a picturesque journey, concluding with a magnificent arrival at Tavern On The Green! | | Central Park Grand Tour 55 MIN | €189 per group | English | Two Photo Stops: Your driver will pause and take stunning pictures at Bethesda Terrace & Cherry Hill Fountain using your cameras! Photo stop & feeding horse: We offer complimentary photo opportunities in Central Park where you can take stunning pictures and even enjoy feeding carrot Duration: 55 minutes: Take unforgettable Central Park Carriage Ride in New York City & make memories to last your loved ones a lifetime! | | Central Park VIP Tour - 65 MIN | €227 per group | English | Three Photo Stops : We will make photo stops at Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields to capture photos with your cameras! Photo stop & feeding horse: We include a free photo stop inside Central Park to capture beautiful photos & allow everyone to feed the horses' carrots! Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: The VIP Tour is the best way to discover Central Park during your visit, especially for first-timers! (MOST POPULAR) | | Central Park Proposal - 65 min | €244 per group | English | Proposal captured by Driver: Ensure you have a magical surprise proposal experience by booking the perfect proposal that includes a visit to Cherry Hill Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes Proposal stop @ Cherry Hill | | Magical Park/City Light Tour | €272 per group | English | Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes: Experience the enchantment of an evening journey through Central Park and midtown manhattan! | ## What's included - Guaranteed Horse Welfare - Big Warm Cozy Blankets - Breathtaking & Picturesque Photo Stops - Treats to feed the horse - Fully-Guided & Entertaining Tours ## Not included - Gratuities - Tips ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 36 start times between 07:00 and 23:59 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your carriages will be parked (across the street from 180 Central Park South) inside Central Park on West Drive at 7th Ave. & 59th Street, Central Park South & only have the company logo on the horse carriage's front dashboard. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €90 | €45 | | 4 | €90 | €23 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #59 of 80** | €90 per group | 55 min | 4.86 (2460) | private | | [Private Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.98 (7622) | private | | [Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-pedicab-guided-tours/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.97 (8664) | private | | [Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-guided-pedicab-tours/?format=md) | €59 | 1h | 4.97 (605) | private | Ranked #59 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €181, median €45; typical length 1h. 55 of 80 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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