Christmas Tours: 4 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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