--- title: Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™ lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 134 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 166 duration_minutes: 40 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 67 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-private-new-york-city-central-park-horse-carriage-ride-since-1965/ --- # Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™ In our comparison: #67 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our ultimate central park horse carriage ride is for those who wish to discover the three famous monuments of Central Park: Cherry Hill Square, and the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace. Aside from the sites mentioned above, this incredible tour covers many well-known locations including Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and more. Your carriage will have a classic design to give you a feel of royalty, and on request, your carriage ride to Central Park can have a narrative of the facts and history and some mesmerizing photos with breathtaking backgrounds. We are confident that our central park horse carriage rides will be in the memories of our customers for a lifetime. So, please contact us whenever you want to take a tour around the park, and let us serve you in a way that you have not experienced before. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our driver will call or text you with… - 43 start times: between 08:00 and 23:59 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €134 per group/vehicle - Duration: 40m - Rating: 4.75/5 from 166 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nyc Fancy Rides - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 43 start times between 08:00 and 23:59 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.75 from 166 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 156 of 166. - 5 stars: 141 (85%) - 4 stars: 15 (9%) - 3 stars: 6 (4%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (2%) ## What's included - Entertaining and informative tour (driver's story about the park and its attractions) - Capacity max 4 adults or 5 passengers (3 adults and 2 kids under 12) - Carrot for Horse - All Fees and Taxes - Driver will gladly take memorable pictures of your group - Warm blankets in winter time ## Not included - GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again! ## Itinerary 1. **Central Park Carousel** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Wollman Rink** (pass by, no stop) - is the largest public ice rink in NYC and also famous for scenes from movies such as Home Alone 2, Limitless, and Serendipity. 3. **The 24 tables surrounding this rustic pagoda are blessed with ample shade, id...** (pass by, no stop) - The 24 tables surrounding this rustic pagoda are blessed with ample shade, ideal for a checkers game any time of year. 4. **The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 5. **Central Park's Literary Walk** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 6. **Balto Statue** (pass by, no stop) - A heroic sled dog immortalized in bronze, Balto is a beloved fixture in the Park. 7. **Central Park Summerstage** (pass by, no stop) - A spacious outdoor entertainment venue just off the eastern edge of the Mall, Rumsey Playfield features all types of cultural delights—music, dance, spoken word, film. 8. **Conservatory Water** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 9. **Loeb Boathouse is best known as the launch point for the rowboats dotting Cen...** (pass by, no stop) - Loeb Boathouse is best known as the launch point for the rowboats dotting Central Park's iconic Lake. From Loeb Boathouse, visitors can also take a ride on an authentic Venetian gondola or enjoy a meal with a view at the Lakeside Restaurant. More casual fare can be found at... 10. **NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides** (2m) - 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... 11. **The carriage will stop at the Cherry Hill (aka Friends Fountain) to have a sh...** (5m) - The carriage will stop at the Cherry Hill (aka Friends Fountain) to have a short walk and take memorable pictures. Offering plenty of benches and shade, it is a popular spot to picnic, relax, and take in the views of rowboats and nearby Bow Bridge. 12. **Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux imagined the La...** (pass by, no stop) - Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux imagined the Lake as a place for ice skating in the winter—a pastime not available to New Yorkers at the time—and boating in the summer. On December 19, 1858, some 300 ice skaters took to the Lake at an unofficial... 13. **Sheep Meadow was by far the most expensive part of Central Park’s original co...** (pass by, no stop) - Sheep Meadow was by far the most expensive part of Central Park’s original construction. Transforming the rocky swampland into a lush lawn was not easy. To build it, designers blasted out rock and put in several feet of soil in its place. From 1864 to 1934, the meadow had a... 14. **Ghostbusters Building** (pass by, no stop) - The building holds significance in American popular culture because the plot of the 1984 film Ghostbusters revolves heavily around it. 15. **Pinebank Arch is one of the five remaining original cast-iron bridges in Cent...** (pass by, no stop) - Pinebank Arch is one of the five remaining original cast-iron bridges in Central Park. It looks over the bridle path 11 feet below, a peaceful and scenic sight. In the winter when the trees are bare, look instead for views of the grand midtown skyline. The bridge is also... 16. **Columbus Circle** (pass by, no stop) - is remarkable not only for its central monument but also for the subways beneath it and the collection of buildings clustered around it 17. **Heckscher Playground** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 43 start times between 08:00 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 Our driver will call or text you with details about your carriage an hour before the ride. 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travelers with serious horse allergy ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €134 | €67 | | 4 | €134 | €34 | 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 · #67 of 80** | €134 per group | 40 min | 4.75 (166) | 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 #67 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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