Central Park Royal Grand Tour

125-Minute Daytime Ride Through the Park • Up to 4 adults • 125 minutes • Family-owned since 1999

About this tour

Explore Central Park from south to north on a private 125-minute carriage journey. Pass familiar sights including Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Mall, and the Boathouse area before continuing toward Cleopatra’s Needle, the Great Lawn, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Discover the park’s quieter northern stretches, then return along its western side toward the Lake, Sheep Meadow, and Tavern on the Green. This extended ride reveals more of the park’s varied landscapes. This route has no scheduled photo stops; enjoy the scenery and take photographs from your carriage.

Explore Central Park from south to north on a private 125-minute carriage journey. Pass familiar sights including Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Mall, and the Boathouse area before continuing toward Cleopatra’s Needle, the Great Lawn, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Discover the park’s quieter northern stretches, then return along its western side toward the Lake, Sheep Meadow, and Tavern on the Green. This extended ride reveals more of the park’s varied landscapes. This route has no scheduled photo stops; enjoy the scenery and take photographs from your carriage.

What's included

  • Private carriage for up to 4 adults, 125 minutes
  • No scheduled photo stops — take photographs from your carriage
  • Experienced, licensed driver
  • Blankets in cold weather

Tour route & landmarks

  1. Start at 7th Avenue & Central Park South
  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. Cleopatra’s Needle (Obelisk)
  12. Metropolitan Museum of Art Area
  13. Great Lawn
  14. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
  15. North End of Central Park
  16. Conservatory Garden Area
  17. North Meadow
  18. Central Park Tennis Courts
  19. West Drive
  20. The Lake
  21. Strawberry Fields & Dakota Building Area
  22. Sheep Meadow
  23. Tavern on the Green
  24. Pinebank Arch
  25. Heckscher Playground
  26. Columbus Circle
  27. Return to 7th Avenue & Central Park South

Pricing

$414.99 for the carriage — one flat fare whether you are one guest or four. Each carriage takes up to 4 adults; with children 12 and under, that becomes 3 adults and 2 children, 2 adults and 4 children, or 1 adult and 6 children. Nothing on this route is priced per head.

Who this tour is for

Guests who want an extended private carriage ride and time to enjoy the route. Choose the itinerary that matches the sights you want to see; every booking is for your own party.

Frequently asked questions

What route does this tour follow?

Explore Central Park from south to north on a private 125-minute carriage journey. Pass familiar sights including Wollman Rink, the Carousel, the Mall, and the Boathouse area before continuing toward Cleopatra’s Needle, the Great Lawn, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Discover the park’s quieter northern stretches, then return along its western side toward the Lake, Sheep Meadow, and Tavern on the Green. This extended ride reveals more of the park’s varied landscapes. This route has no scheduled photo stops; enjoy the scenery and take photographs from your carriage.

How many photo stops are included?

There are no scheduled photo stops. Enjoy the sights and take photographs from your carriage.

Where does the tour start and finish?

Meet at 7th Avenue and Central Park South. The ride returns to Central Park South.

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/.