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title: Official Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1970™
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 7
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 477
duration_minutes: 45
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 77 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-nyc-central-park-horse-carriage-ride-since-1970/
---

# Official Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1970™

In our comparison: #77 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The NYC horse-drawn carriage is the most romantic tour for couples and a joy ride for families/friends. You will feel transported to yesteryear as you step into the old fashioned regal carriage. Listening to the clip clop of the horses shoes you will forget you are riding through one of the busiest city in the world! All you need to do is sit back and relax.

You can learn about the history of the park while taking in the picturesque surroundings. Your journey around Central Park will include exploring many bridges, fountains, statues and Central Park landmarks. If you are interested in learning about the history of the park and related trivia, let your driver be your guide. They will be happy to share their extensive knowledge about Central Park and NYC and can also point out the many famous movie locations.

Whether you want a private, romantic ride with your partner or a guided tour with family or friends, a Central Park horse-drawn carriage tour is a must see NYC attraction!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Corner of 59th street and 7th avenue
- 61 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 €7 per group/vehicle for the ELITE BEST DEAL TOUR (45 MIN) option; other options up to €186
- Duration: 45m
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 477 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: NYC ELITE RIDES
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 61 start times between 08:00 and 23:59
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.64 from 477 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 432 of 477.

- 5 stars: 402 (84%)
- 4 stars: 30 (6%)
- 3 stars: 14 (3%)
- 2 stars: 12 (3%)
- 1 star: 19 (4%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELITE BEST DEAL TOUR (45 MIN) | €7 per group | English | Duration: 45 minutes: relaxing ride exclusively through the heart of Central Park no city traffic, just nature and iconic views 45 minutes best deal tour : Ice skating rink Carousel Chess and checkers house Balto statue Bethesda terrace and fountain Tavern on the green restaurant |
| VIP Extended C.P Tour (55 min) | €162 per group | English | Duration: 55 minutes: This tour gives you extra time for more photo stops and also you ll access Strawberry Fields ( John Lennon ' s Memorial ) |
| CP and NYC city tour (1 HOUR) | €171 per group | English | Duration: 1 hour: First you ll see central park and then upper west side and broadway and Lincoln center to colombus circle and back to park. |
| 55-Min. Private Moonlight Tour | €177 per group | English | Duration: 50 minutes: This tour starts in Central Park and then continue through 5th avenue till Rockefeller center and then back to the park. New York City Tour: Enjoy a classic horse carriage ride start in Central Park, then continue through New York City streets. |
| Central P. ELITE Carriage Ride | €180 per group | English | Duration: 40 minutes: Experience the beauty of Central Park on this 40 minute tour perfect for those who want to explore the park’s highlights. 40 minute central park tour: Ice skating rink Carousel Chess and checkers house Balto statue Bethesda terrace and fountain Tavern on the green restaurant |
| NYC : Magical Christmas Lights | €186 per group | English | Duration: 50 minutes: The tour starts at 200 Central Park South, corner of 59th Street and 7th Av. After the city tour, it ends at where it began. Christmas lights : The Plaza Hotel Trump Tower Fifth Avenue stores St. Patrick’ s cathedral Rockefeller center Radio city music hall Horse carriage |

## What's included

- fully guided tours - Blankets - tax - photo stop - we can get 5 people(3 adult and 2 kids under 12)

## Not included

- - tips

## Itinerary

1. **Wollman Rink** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll this place either short or standart ride )
2. **Central Park Carousel** (pass by, no stop) - also front of carousel there is CHESS & CHECKERS house .( you ll see both carousel and chess & checkers house either in short or standart ride )
3. **( you ll see here in either short or standart ride )** (pass by, no stop)
4. **The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll see dairy either in short or standart ride )
5. **( you ll see plaza hotel either short or standart ride )** (pass by, no stop)
6. **Balto Statue** (1m) - ( you ll see balto only in standart ride )
7. **Rumsey Playfield** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll see rumsey playfield central park concert place only in standart ride )
8. **Bethesda Terrace** (3m) - ( you ll see bethesda terrace and also fountain only in standart ride ) thats our first photo stop for the standart ride.
9. **( you ll here only in standart ride )** (5m) - this our 2nd photo stop and also feed the horse and take pictures next to the horse and in the carriage and by the fountain.
10. **Bow Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll see this bridge only in standart ride )
11. **Strawberry Fields** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll see here only in standart ride )
12. **The Dakota** (pass by, no stop) - ( this is where john lenon lived you ll see here only in standart ride )
13. **( you ll see tavern on the green restaurant only in standart ride )** (pass by, no stop)
14. **( you ll see only in standart ride ) front of the circle there is a bridge ca...** (pass by, no stop) - ( you ll see only in standart ride ) front of the circle there is a bridge called pinebank arch it s the bridge from the movie elf where snowball fight in the park filmed.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 61 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

Corner of 59th street and 7th avenue

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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €7 | €4 |
| 4 | €7 | €2 |

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 · #77 of 80** | €7 per group | 45 min | 4.64 (477) | 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 #77 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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