The 14 Best Private Horseback Rides in the USA

1.Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,192 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from The Manchester Lexington to three horse facilities in about three hours. Guides such as Shaun Washington, Jeff, Jess, and Dan share personal knowledge of the farms, while you meet broodmares, foals, and yearlings, feed peppermints, and may see horses swimming.

“Very informative. A little redundant. Keeneland Park closed, as it was Thanksgiving Eve, but good considering close to holiday and a little distraction. There’s always a right time for horses for me!”

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

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

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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3.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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4.New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour in a private carriage for up to four people, traveling through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. Your licensed local guide may take you past Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the French Market, and the cathedral, while adjusting the commentary to your interests.

“Kendra was fun and informative as she and Liza gave us a relaxing tour of the French Quarter. Highly recommend her as a guide. We had a great time!”

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5.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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6.Private Daytime Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Settle into a private carriage for up to four people and tour 25 to 30 blocks of Charleston with a certified guide. You may pass Rainbow Row, the City Market, St. Philip’s Church, the Custom House, and the Battery, though the city assigns the route by lottery.

“Tours are a nice way to spend additional time with family and are very informative. We will definitely be back sometime in the near future.”

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

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

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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9.Private Historic Horse & Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Charleston City Market on a 50-minute private carriage ride for up to four people. Guides such as Daniel, Ricky, Kiki, and Dr. Tim bring local history and humor, while the city assigns the route before departure.

“The private carriage ride was perfect for my wife and me. We loved learning more about the history and architecture of Charleston. Carriage cart was comfortable and the driver was great!”

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10.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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11.Private Sweetheart Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $223

Ride with your date through Gunstock Ranch at a relaxed pace, guided by wranglers such as Annie, Cooper, or Caleb. After about an hour, stop at an ocean lookout for a private picnic of sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and sparkling cider before riding back.

“We swam with two different species of dolphin in the deep blue ocean! It doesn’t get better! The captain crew and photographer were all the most helpful and knowledgeable young men. They made the trip fun and educational, and most importantly safe!”

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12.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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13.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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14.Private Evening Carriage Tour Charleston – Palmetto Carriage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through historic Charleston in a private horse-drawn carriage for up to four people. Your professional guide covers the City Market, old churches, public buildings, George Washington connections, and local hauntings during a cooler evening outing.

“Evan was amazing! We learned and laughed the entire time. Absolute best tour guide ever. Highly recommend.”

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