Christmas Tours: 12 to Book

1.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.) Our pick

You’ll ride privately through Central Park and along Fifth Avenue, passing decorated hotels, famous shop windows, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks, and Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Omer, Atakan, Niko, and Muhammad often add photos, holiday music, local facts, and time near the tree.

“Mohamed was great. He had a lot of knowledge about Central Park and made sure we got to see the music & lights at Sak’s. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed ending our big NYC trip with this carriage ride.”

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2.Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151Best value

Leave Salzburg by coach for Ramsau am Dachstein, where you’ll have time for lunch before a bell-clad horse-drawn sleigh ride. Guides such as Walter, Leo, Daniel, and Leopold add local stories, while blankets and a possible hot-drink stop help with the cold. Return via scenic Filzmoos.

“Fabulous sleigh ride through the snow covered Forrest. Hot chocolate and warm apple strudel along the way. Great day out.”

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3.NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Meet by the Jose Marti Statue for a private horse-drawn carriage ride through New York’s holiday lights. Your English-speaking guide takes up to four adults past St. Thomas Church, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center, with blankets, an optional roof, photo stops, and treats for the horse.

“Noah the driver was excellent and helpful. Even though was raining he ws still professional.”

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4.NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 50 min

You’ll ride privately for 50 minutes from Central Park South along Fifth Avenue’s holiday sights, with a driver-guide, blanket, and room for up to four. Expect Rockefeller Center, Saks, Tiffany’s, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Cartier, and the Plaza Hotel, with guides such as Fred, Adam, or Emre depending on the booking.

“The guide & horse, Adam & Madison were excellent. It’s unfortunate that the holiday sights in NYC are not as robust as years past. Overall a nice time.”

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5.NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 45 min

Take a private 45-minute horse carriage ride from Central Park through 5th and 6th Avenues. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tyson, Sinan, or Alex, points out holiday sights, provides blankets and photos, and introduces you to the horse.

“Alex was a wonderful driver and guide. Altho we did think we were going to disembark occasionally for a photo. I realize that would be very difficult to do. He took lots and lots of photos!”

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6.Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Ride a private horse-drawn carriage through Midtown Manhattan for 40 to 45 minutes, stopping near The Plaza, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Saks, and Radio City Music Hall. Your licensed guide provides blankets, photos, horse treats, and shelter from rain. Guides may include Nasir, Noah, or Onur.

“A Fun, fact filled guided tour. Beautiful way to see New York City! Our driver was great. We fed the horse and Onur took plenty of photos of our group! "MEMORABLE"”

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7.NYC: Central Park Christmas Lights Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 45 min

You’ll meet your English-speaking guide near Central Park South for a private 45-minute carriage ride through holiday-lit Central Park and Midtown. Erdem has helped make the ride personal with photos and flexible timing, while blankets and carrots for the horse add a cozy touch.

“Erdem was an amazing guide. He accommodated our last minute time switch due to incoming rain. He took amazing photos for us and gave us spectacular views us as he took us from the Park to Midtown, including stopping mid traffic for an incredible photo in front of the Rockefeller tree. Highly recommend an evening tour, and with this company. Great value for your money, not rushed at all.”

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8.NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 50 min

You’ll spend 50 minutes in a private horse carriage, beginning near Central Park South and passing Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall, and Times Square. Guides such as Omar and Mohammed share local stories, while blankets and hot cocoa help make the ride cozy.

“Lovely horse handler/tour guide, photo opportunities, beautiful horse with so much personality”

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9.NYC : Magical Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Set out from 200 Central Park South for a 50-minute private carriage ride past Central Park, Fifth Avenue decorations, Rockefeller Center, and holiday windows. Your driver handles the route and photos, while a winter blanket helps with the cold. Horses and drivers vary, including John, Adam, Fred, and Emre.

“Adam was lovely! Very good company and gave us an excellent tour along with his beautiful horse, Madison. Perfect day. Would highly recommend.”

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10.Christmas in Central Park: Horse Carriage Holiday Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 40 min

You’ll meet your driver at 190 Central Park South for a private 40-minute Christmas ride through Central Park. Expect blankets, seasonal decorations, stops at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge, and live stories about the park. Ahmed and other guides have been praised for punctuality, photos, and movie-location knowledge.

“Ahmed gave us a tour of Central Park he was on time and knowledgeable. He gave us insight on some of the most iconic movie spots.”

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11.NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Take a private 45-minute horse carriage ride from Central Park South through Manhattan’s Christmas lights. Your driver-guide covers Central Park, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks, and Rockefeller Center, with blankets, carrots for the horses, and a brief tree photo stop.

“Driver was late for our stated time. He changed the time earlier in day after we could not get our money back and was late for this new time. Could not hear him. Just a gigantic rip off.”

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12.Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Tour In New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) Top rated

You’ll ride privately through Manhattan’s holiday displays for about 45 minutes, starting near Central Park South. The route includes 5th Avenue, Tiffany, Trump Tower, Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall, and 6th Avenue. Alex and Barney may be part of your memorable ride.

“We are really enjoyed our trip. Thanks to Alex and Barney made our Christmas outstanding and incredible. The Christmas light show on Saks 5th Avenue is Magical like dream. Alex took wonderful pictures and he is pro. Thanks to Barney he is the sweetest horse we have ever seen. My kids fed Barney with Banana”

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