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NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

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  • New York City
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Central Park by private horse-drawn carriage, hear stories from your driver, and choose a route with landmark photo stops.

About this tour

See Central Park from a private horse-drawn carriage, with live commentary from your driver or a peaceful ride through the park. This NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride pairs leafy paths and familiar landmarks with stories about the park’s history and famous filming locations.

Choose a 25-minute Mini ride, a 45-minute Signature route, a 55-minute Silver route, or a 65-minute Royal route. Signature includes a photo stop at Bethesda Terrace; Silver adds Cherry Hill, and Royal also visits Strawberry Fields. Mini has no scheduled photo stops. You can meet the horses, take photos, and offer driver-approved treats. Blankets are provided during cold seasons, and a top cover is available on intensely sunny days. Other options include a 65-minute Rockefeller Center ride and three 40-minute Christmas routes; these have no scheduled photo stops.

Meet and return at 7th Avenue and Central Park South. Sights and routes may change with weather, traffic, or park closures. Choose the NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride that suits your visit and enjoy the city at an unhurried pace.

Highlights

  • Hear stories about Central Park’s history and famous filming locations
  • Choose a route with photo stops at Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, or Strawberry Fields
  • Meet the horses and offer driver-approved treats
  • Take in the park from a private horse-drawn carriage

What's included

Included

  • Carrots, fruit, or treats to feed the horses
  • Top cover for intense sunny days
  • Private transportation
  • Blankets during cold seasons
  • Photo stops on Signature, Silver, and Royal routes
  • Guided tour
  • Interaction with the horses

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 59th Street, next to Central Park South
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Wheelchair users must transfer to a carriage seat and cannot remain in their wheelchair during the ride
  • Not recommended for travelers with horse allergies
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Routes and sights may change due to weather, traffic, or park closures

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the corner of 7th Avenue and West 59th Street, next to Central Park South, where the carriages line up by the park entrance.

How long are the ride options?

Central Park options last 25, 45, 55, or 65 minutes. A Rockefeller Center ride and three Christmas routes are also available.

Which routes include photo stops?

The 45-minute Signature route stops at Bethesda Terrace, the 55-minute Silver route adds Cherry Hill, and the 65-minute Royal route also visits Strawberry Fields. The Mini route has no scheduled photo stops.

Can I feed the horses?

You can meet the horses and offer them driver-approved treats.

Can wheelchair users stay in their wheelchair during the ride?

No. Guests who use a wheelchair must transfer to a carriage seat for the ride.

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