Royal Tour: Private Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

65-Minute Royal Tour • Up to 4 adults • 65 minutes • Family-owned since 1999

About this tour

The Royal Tour is our private Central Park carriage ride — the full southern Central Park story in 65 minutes — three photo stops, the fullest route of our classic tours, and a pace that lets you actually enjoy each landmark instead of rushing past it. It's the tour we recommend for proposals, anniversary rides, milestone birthdays, and any occasion you'd like to remember for decades.

The 65-minute Royal Tour adds the Strawberry Fields stop and Dakota Building exterior to the longer Central Park route. Its three photo stops are the Bethesda Terrace area, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields. Along the way, look for Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Mall, Balto, SummerStage, Conservatory Water, the Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, the Bandshell, the Lake, Sheep Meadow and Tavern on the Green. Bow Bridge is a viewpoint from the Lake and Cherry Hill area, not a bridge the carriage drives across. All tours leave from our stand at 7th Avenue and Central Park South; a hotel pickup is not included.

What's included

  • Private carriage for up to 4 adults
  • 65 minutes with a narrated route
  • 3 photo stops: Bethesda Terrace area; Cherry Hill; Strawberry Fields
  • Blankets in cold weather
  • Experienced, licensed driver

Tour route & landmarks

  1. Depart 7th Ave & Central Park South (180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019)
  2. Wollman Rink
  3. Carousel
  4. Chess & Checkers House
  5. The Dairy
  6. The Mall (Literary Walk)
  7. Balto Statue
  8. SummerStage
  9. Conservatory Water (Boat Pond)
  10. Central Park Boathouse
  11. Bethesda Terrace (photo stop)
  12. Bethesda Fountain
  13. Naumburg Bandshell
  14. The Lake
  15. Cherry Hill (photo stop)
  16. Bow Bridge viewpoint
  17. Strawberry Fields (photo stop)
  18. Dakota Building exterior
  19. Sheep Meadow
  20. Tavern on the Green
  21. Heckscher Playground
  22. Columbus Circle

Pricing

$224.99 flat for the carriage — same price whether you're one guest or four. Each carriage seats up to 4 adults; with children (12 and under) 3 adults & up to 2 children, 2 adults & up to 4 children, 1 adult & up to 6 children. Roses, champagne, and a dedicated proposal photo/video add-on are available; all remain optional.

Who this tour is for

Engagement rides, anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays, honeymoon couples visiting NYC, photography-serious travellers, and anyone who wants the most complete classic Central Park carriage experience available.

Frequently asked questions

What route does this tour follow?

The 65-minute Royal Tour adds the Strawberry Fields stop and Dakota Building exterior to the longer Central Park route. Its three photo stops are the Bethesda Terrace area, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields. Along the way, look for Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Mall, Balto, SummerStage, Conservatory Water, the Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, the Bandshell, the Lake, Sheep Meadow and Tavern on the Green. Bow Bridge is a viewpoint from the Lake and Cherry Hill area, not a bridge the carriage drives across. All tours leave from our stand at 7th Avenue and Central Park South; a hotel pickup is not included.

How many photo stops are included?

3 scheduled stops: Bethesda Terrace area; Cherry Hill; Strawberry Fields. Stops are included in the booked duration.

When is this tour available?

Regular tours run January 10 – November 20. From November 21 to January 9 regular tours pause for the Christmas season and our Christmas tours run instead — see nycroyalcarriage.com/events/christmas/.