8 Private Horse Riding Tours in New York City Worth the Saddle Time

1.Carriage Ride in Central Park (VIP – PRIVATE) Since 1964™

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,074 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Take a private horse-drawn ride through Central Park for about 50 minutes, with room for up to five people. Guides such as Oscar and Matt share park history, point out film locations, provide blankets and carrots, and stop for photos at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields.

“Very peaceful. Our driver Matt was very knowledgeable and made our ride great.We will go again in warmer months.”

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2.NYC: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 790 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour

Take a private 40-minute to one-hour horse carriage ride from Central Park South. Your English-speaking driver may show you Bethesda Fountain, Tavern on the Green, the carousel, and nearby Fifth Avenue sights. Guides such as Fred, Rony, Emre, and Kadir are known for history, photos, and friendly service.

“The guide’s knowledge of the area. Appreciated the information shared. Great insight. The only thing could be improved is weather. Next we will thing about the summer carriage”

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3.Official Private NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Ride Since 1970™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 447 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Set out from 200 Central Park South for a private, English-language carriage ride lasting about 45 minutes. Your guide points out Central Park landmarks, stops for photos on the standard route, and may let you feed the horse a carrot. Fred, Emre, Rony, Olcay, and others have led recent rides.

“Dress appropriately when is cold and breezy. They have a blanket but not heated, when it said they will provide a heated blanket. The blanket also smelled really bad. Nico was nice. You get to feed a carrot to the horse at the end. Not worth what you pay for.”

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4.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Meet at Central Park South and 7th Avenue for a private 40-minute carriage ride with an English-speaking driver. You’ll see Bethesda Fountain, the Mall, the Lake, Sheep Meadow, Wollman Rink, and movie locations, with photo stops, warm blankets, and a carrot for the horse.

“The driver was excellent, very clear telling us all the points going around the park, giving us time for photos and had a very smooth ride but that was down to LUCKY the horse, 10/10 driver, the horse LUCKY 12/10 overall 5 star experience.”

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6.Central Park Private Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 50 minutes touring Central Park by private horse-drawn carriage. Guides such as Kenny, Dermot, Adrian, and Santana share park history, movie locations, and photo stops. The ride begins near Fifth Avenue and West 59th Street and returns there.

“Adrian was great. Great communication. Wonderful with my horse loving daughter. Two thumbs up!! Highly recommend”

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7.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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8.NYC Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 25 - 55 minutes

Ride through Central Park from 59th Street with a licensed English-speaking guide. See Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, and more. Guides such as Erdem and Avci can add personal touches, take photos, and help with special plans.

“Cute tour but it’s lasted 25 min so not at all like advertised the 40min so very short for what you pay. The guide didn’t speak good English and was on the phone too speaking with someone. I was contacted via what’s app and asked to be there at 12:30 when I booked it for 13:00.”

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