NYC Night Horse Carriage Ride

Central Park & Rockefeller Evening — $217 • Up to 4 guests • 65 minutes • Family-owned since 1999

About this tour

The Night Carriage Ride is our evening signature — a 65-minute tour that combines Central Park after dark with a pass past Rockefeller Center's lights. It's the only NYC carriage ride that includes a Rockefeller Center fly-by, and during the holiday season (mid-November through early January) you'll ride past the illuminated skating rink and holiday tree.

Sunset transforms Central Park. The skyline glows over Gapstow Bridge, the lanterns along The Mall come on, and Bethesda Fountain — busy during the day — becomes one of Manhattan's most photogenic quiet spots. After the Central Park loop you exit through Columbus Circle and take a short detour east along 59th Street to cross 6th Avenue and see the Rockefeller Center lights at close range. The return route loops up 7th Avenue back to the pickup. In winter, the Rockefeller portion includes the holiday tree and skating rink; in other seasons, you still pass Radio City Music Hall and the iconic GE Building facade.

What's included

  • Private horse carriage for up to 4 guests
  • 65 minutes covering Central Park at night + Rockefeller Center lights pass
  • Narrated tour highlighting after-dark landmarks
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Traditional carriage blankets (chilly months)
  • Licensed, NYC TLC-certified driver

Tour route & landmarks

  1. Depart 7th Ave & Central Park South after sunset
  2. Gapstow Bridge with the Manhattan skyline behind it
  3. The Mall — lit lanterns and Literary Walk at night
  4. Bethesda Fountain after dark (photo stop)
  5. Bow Bridge overlook with lights reflecting on the Lake
  6. Strawberry Fields
  7. Exit via Columbus Circle
  8. Pass down 6th Avenue past the Rockefeller Center tree/lights
  9. Return to pickup via 7th Avenue

Pricing

$217 flat for the carriage. Up to 4 guests. No seasonal surcharge — same price year-round.

Who this tour is for

Couples wanting a night-out in Manhattan, honeymooners, holiday-season visitors who want to see the Rockefeller tree from a carriage, photographers shooting New York at night, and anyone for whom a daytime ride feels too ordinary.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Night Tour really pass Rockefeller Center?

Yes. After completing the Central Park loop, the route exits via Columbus Circle and cuts east along 59th Street to 6th Avenue, passing under the Rockefeller Center skating rink and holiday tree (seasonal) before returning up 7th Avenue.

What time does the Night Tour run?

We start night rides around 5:30pm in winter (earlier sunset) and around 7:30pm in summer. We confirm your start time based on sunset when you book.

Is Central Park safe at night in a carriage?

Yes. We only operate in the park's main drives, which are lit and patrolled. Our drivers have been working these routes since 1999 and adjust to weather or traffic in real time.