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Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™

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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.

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
  • GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again!
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Meeting Location

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Central Park S & 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019, USA

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Central Park Carousel (pass by)

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.
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Wollman Rink (pass by)

Wollman Rink is the largest public ice rink in NYC and also famous for scenes from movies such as Home Alone 2, Limitless, and Serendipity.
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Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center (pass by)

The 24 tables surrounding this rustic pagoda are blessed with ample shade, ideal for a checkers game any time of year.
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The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop (pass by)

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 a place where families could find a ready supply of fresh milk when traveling to the park. Thus, the dairy was built. Today, the Dairy serves as a general visitor center and provides the public with information on the design of Central Park, current park events and programs.
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Central Park's Literary Walk (pass by)

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 remaining stand of American elms, whose interlocking branches create a stained-glass effect as sunlight trickles to the ground.
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Balto Statue (pass by)

A heroic sled dog immortalized in bronze, Balto is a beloved fixture in the Park.
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Central Park Summerstage (pass by)

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.
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Conservatory Water (pass by)

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 beloved children’s attractions.
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Loeb Boathouse (pass by)

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 the cafeteria-style Boathouse Express Cafe, where an inviting fireplace provides a cozy respite in winter.
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Nyc Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858

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 epidemic. Angel of the Waters—the City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman—references the gospel of John, which describes an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda and giving it healing powers. The lily in her left hand represents purity, and the four figures surrounding the pedestal below signify peace, health, purity, and temperance.The carriage will stop by the Bethesda Fountain, you will be able to have a short walk to the fountain and take pictures.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cherry Hill

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Lake (pass by)

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 “opening” of Central Park. The activity was an instant hit and soon skyrocketed in popularity; on Christmas morning the following year, nearly 8,000 skaters showed up. Though ice skating on the Lake is a thing of the past, the warm-weather tradition of rowboats and gondolas has endured for over 150 years.
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Sheep Meadow (pass by)

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 dedicated team of somewhat unusual caretakers: a flock of grazing pedigree sheep. The sheep tended the meadow during the day and spent their evenings in the Sheepfold, in what is now Tavern on the Green.
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Ghostbusters Building (pass by)

The building holds significance in American popular culture because the plot of the 1984 film Ghostbusters revolves heavily around it.
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Pinebank Arch (pass by)

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 famous for the movie "Elf" was filmed.
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Columbus Circle (pass by)

Columbus Circle is remarkable not only for its central monument but also for the subways beneath it and the collection of buildings clustered around it
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Heckscher Playground (pass by)

Heckscher Playground 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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again!.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™ is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious horse allergy
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Official Private New York City Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1965™ will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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
  • GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED. You can tip cash or card accepted. Thank you again!

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious horse allergy
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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