Great ride with fun facts about Central Park. Wish we would have booked a longer ride through the park.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Live customer service
- Photos taken by the guide
- Roof (for rain or sun, optional)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Treats for the horses
- Licensed professional guide (licenses are authorized by New York City authorities)
- Blankets (during winter)
- Prices are per carriage, which holds up to four adults
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Enter the park on 6th Avenue & 59th street, meet us in front of Jose Julian Marti Statue on the right.
Return
- Enter the park on 6th Avenue & 59th street, meet us in front of Jose Julian Marti Statue on the right.
Itinerary
59th Street is a crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, running from York Avenue/Sutton Place to the West Side Highway, with a discontinuity between Ninth Avenue/Columbus Avenue and Eighth Avenue/Central Park West where the Time Warner Center is located.
The Central Park Carousel, officially known as the Michael Friedsam Memorial Carousel, is an iconic and historic vintage amusement located in the Children's District at the southern end of Central Park, New York City
Designed by master park architect Calvert Vaux and completed in 1871, this whimsical granite building originally served a vital public health purpose. In the late 19th century, pure milk was incredibly difficult for urban working-class families to access. The Dairy was built specifically to dispense fresh, clean milk and light snacks to children. Families would gather under its open-air wooden porch (the loggia) to catch cool breezes coming off the nearby Pond.
The Wollman Rink is a world-famous outdoor ice skating rink nestled in the scenic southeast corner of Central Park, New York City. Famous for its cinematic backdrop of the rugged park landscape contrasted against the towering skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan, it offers one of the most quintessential winter experiences in the United States
The Central Park Zoo is a charming, compact 6.5-acre wildlife park managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, located in the southeast corner of Central Park, New York City.
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Reviews
Buy in person! Plenty available. Make sure park is open when booking. Choose the driver and carriage and the route you like best. Prices are negotiable.
Friendly well informed with the park I'd definitely recommend and would go again for a longer ride....thank you.
Didnt realize it was only 15 minutes through a small section. Its also double the price on here as what they advertise literally ON the carriage. NO NOT PRE-BUY, just go. There were plenty available, wouldve waited less time for our actual carriage than just walking up and negotiating in person and hopping on.
NYC Adventures had excellent communication. The staff and driver were friendly. This carriage ride was definitely a highlight of our family's Christmas trip to the city
The carriage ride was a little shorter than the stated time. Our driver, Emrah, was very friendly and accommodating! And our horse, Turkish Delite, was a good horse!!! Overall it was a great experience!!!
Very comfortable Carriage and Louis was very friendly and informative. Short loop is quick but just nice. Would recommend.
Rauf was very accommodating and knowledgeable. We could tell he cared for Lunar. He knew all the major things about Central Park and surrounding suburbs
Luis was friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the city! We really enjoyed this tour! It was a cold rainy day but we were comfortable and had a great time !
Short and expensive with not much Central Park / NYC narrative during the ride. The coordinator was good at contacting us and getting us started. A more reasonable price may have been achieved by just showing up at Central Park, there were several vendors.
Absolutely, Wonderful Christmas Treat on every level. Efficient & Above Excellent Customer Service! Will book again!
A quick tour but Great experience to say you did. Very communicative and easy to work with. They did a great job making us feel comfortable and took lots of great pictures that we will cherish as memories forever.
Wonderful time and our guide was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Central Park answering all our questions.
Great guide who was very informative We appreciate them accommodating us with a large cab for our party of four. Very cold.
Nasir was AMAZING!! We did a short ride at Central Park and he was so nice, gave us some highlights and was very entertaining! Such a nice man! We thoroughly enjoyed it!
We had the absolute best experience. Mali was our tour guide and Bridgette was our horse. After a full day in NY, the kids were tired and we originally had a reservation for 4:40. At the risk of just leaving I tried reaching out to see if he could possibly take us earlier. He accommodated us thankfully and was so good to us. He gave us lots of history of Central Park, told us what movies were filmed and where in the park, and lastly took pictures for us and gave the children carrots to feed Bridgette. Top notch service all the way. Thank you for making our visit to the City that much more special.
Lovely experience very friendly driver cute horse get location highly recommended if you visit New York but wrap up warm as it is cold and be careful of touts as they rip you of book online
Great trip around Central Park! Kevin was our guide. Beautiful horse named Sam. This was our first trip to New York and I just had to do a carriage ride! Got to see some attractions along the way.
Absolutely loved our Central Park carriage ride with NYC Adventures! Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Our driver, Luis, was incredible — super friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what he does. He shared so many fun facts, and his sense of humor kept us smiling the whole time. Also, a big shoutout to our beautiful horse, Bella (such a sweetheart!). You could tell she’s well cared for and calm, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Plus, NYC Adventures really saved the day when our friends’ tour company didn’t show up — they helped them get a carriage too. That kind of service is rare. Highly recommend!
Everything about this trip and this company was amazing! We were so lucky to book our tour with NYC Adventures. Our friends booked the same trip with a different company, but no one showed up for them. Thankfully, our company stepped in and helped them find a carriage too — truly above and beyond! Our tour guide was super friendly and a lot of fun. We saw all the highlights of the park and learned some great historical facts along the way. Highly recommend — 10/10!
What a fantastic experience! NYC Adventures really came through for us. We had booked our tour without any issues, but our friends used another company — and no one showed up for them! Thankfully, NYC Adventures helped get them a carriage too. The guide was upbeat, super knowledgeable, and made the whole ride fun. We saw the best parts of the park and learned a lot along the way. Can’t recommend them enough!
Paid £199 for a trip today and the horse carriage never arrived. Ive tried countless times messaging the company but to no avail. Massive scam this company. Happy to take to your money but no actual trip
This was a very chilled experience. Our driver Noah was very polite and knowledgeable and asked if we wanted the park info or wanted him to be quiet. We chose the info and it was very informative. Noah stopped along the way for our own photos and Noah also took some for us. His horse was called Punch and he was in very good condition. It was a lovely experience.
The drivers themselves are absolutely lovely. The carriages are adorable, and the horses are so sweet. The company itself is absolutely disgraceful. I booked in advance a one hour long carriage ride for my anniversary, and when I got there, I was told I would only get 20 minutes. When I called the company to figure out what was wrong I got yelled at on the phone and was told I would be refunded and that I would then need to just find someone who would take me for an hour and pay them directly. I have yet to receive my refund a week and a half later.
It was a little short (around 20’), too expensive for the price. I would miss a little more information
Ralf was great he was knowledgeable. We didn’t really want to hear the history or the touristy information we just wanted to ride and take the experience in. I’m happy I chose the short ride because the longer version would have been too much for me. I would book again. Specifically the longer version in the summertime.
It was well worth it. An amazing experience, going through Central Park covered in snow was so special
Easy to book and received text on the day with good directions and was met by the rep so would thoroughly recommend booking Viator again when next in NY
Our driver Honor. Was excellent , and so kinda to stay in touch by text with us. , and patient as we were a little late. Great ride and informative
Honor and Trigger were a delight!! Honor was so kind and personable, provided great information and even took photos for us. Worth the investment. Thanks, Honor!
We only done the short trip round Central Park however I wish it would have been longer was beautiful and therapeutic
It was very hard indeed to find the booked Horse Carriage. There was no contact telephone nummer. Tried to chat, but got no response. With extensive assistance from kind persons from other horse carriage firms we succeed after hard work to find someone from the right firm. He aggreed to drive us. The trip did not as announced last 25 minutes, but only 13 minutes. It was definitely not a good experience and not worth the money.
Excellent trip, Luis was a fantastic guide! Highly recommend for a short carriage ride in central park.
Kevin was a very personable and informative driver. Very courteous and positive. He was excellent in his carriage and customer handling. There was no wait and he explained to us the benefits of purchasing a longer ride.
Really enjoyed this pre booked horse drawn carriage ride. Guide very helpful and horse well looked after. Thankyou. Really liked I could prebook in UK
it was an Outstanding day with Luis and Duke. We had a Great ride. And beautiful views even in the rain!
For the price they charged ($300), this was a complete ripoff. They promised to take photos at important locations, they didn't take any. They promised to let our kids feed the horses carrots, they ran out of carrots. The carriage itself was lackluster, no lights or decorations. The whole thing was disappointing. Next time I'd just show up and negotiate with a rider there, it wasn't worth booking in advance.
Just the sound of Brandie's hoofs on the pavement and the peaceness of the park. Ismel was courteous but he forgot to take our picture. Otherwise it was good trip.
A great tour with a friendly and helpful driver. Joining instructions a bit vague though. We had to ask each carriage driver in the line if they had our booking.
This carriage ride was just what we hoped for. Luiz was knowledgeable and so pleasant. It was a lovely ride with photo stops included.
Our tour guide, Honor, was very communicative,nice, and knowledgeable during our tour. He wasn’t in a rush and wanted to make sure we had a memorable experience. He even took time to point out landmarks and stop to take photos for us.
New york is fascinating. I think I offended our driver when I asked for confirmation that he was our booked driver. With so many husseling for work, you have to be careful. Our driver was very nice and the carriage ride was lovely. However the information given on the sites to see within the park was limited. I imagined there would have been a lot more detail about the park.
Our guide on the horse carriage ride shared fascinating stories about Central Park's history, adding a whole new dimension to our visit. The carriage glided past iconic landmarks, and we couldn't have asked for a better summer adventure.
The horse carriage ride exuded elegance and tranquility. It was the perfect way to unwind and appreciate the park's lush landscapes during the summer. The horses were well-cared-for, and the staff was friendly and professional.
Our family had an unforgettable time on the horse carriage ride in Central Park. The kids were thrilled, and the driver was so friendly and informative. It was the perfect way to enjoy the park's beauty and history. Don't miss this!
My partner and I had a delightful horse carriage ride through Central Park during the summer season. The views were breathtaking, and the gentle clip-clop of the horse's hooves made it a serene and romantic experience. Highly recommended!
What a magical experience! The horse carriage ride through Central Park was like stepping into a fairytale. The horses were beautiful and well-cared for, and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a perfect way to explore the park and take in its natural beauty. Highly recommended!
Our horse carriage ride with Luiz and Dante was nothing short of incredible! Luiz's vast knowledge of Central Park's rich heritage made the journey insightful and fascinating. Dante, with his gentle demeanor, made us feel at ease throughout the ride. The beautiful scenery combined with the company of Luiz and Dante made it a top-notch experience we'll always cherish.
Luiz and Dante made our horse carriage ride in Central Park truly unforgettable! Luiz's expertise as a driver was evident as he skillfully guided us through the park's hidden gems and iconic sights. Dante, the beautiful horse, was the perfect companion, and his calm temperament added to the sense of tranquility during our journey. We were treated to breathtaking views, excellent service, and an experience we'll treasure forever.
Our family had an unforgettable time on the horse carriage ride in Central Park. The kids were thrilled, and the driver was so friendly and informative. It was the perfect way to enjoy the park's beauty and history. Don't miss this!
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