Short Central Park Horse Carriage Ride

About this tour

The Short Central Park Horse Carriage Ride is our most accessible tour — a 25-minute taste of Central Park's most photographed corner. It is a non-stop ride with no photo stop, ideal for first-time visitors, busy travellers on a tight schedule, and couples who want a romantic moment without committing to a longer ride.

The 25-minute Mini Tour is a non-stop introduction to the southern part of Central Park. Route highlights include Wollman Rink, the Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, Sheep Meadow, The Dairy, the Zoo and the Plaza Hotel. Take photographs from your seat as the carriage moves; this ride has no dedicated photo stop. It does not include the Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill or Strawberry Fields stops offered on longer park tours.

What's included

• Private carriage for up to 4 adults
• 25 minutes with a narrated route
• No scheduled photo stop — take photographs from the moving carriage
• 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. Sheep Meadow
6. The Dairy
7. Central Park Zoo
8. Plaza Hotel

Pricing

$104.99 flat for the carriage — that's the whole price, not per person. 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.

Who this tour is for

First-time NYC visitors, couples who want something short and romantic, families with restless kids, and anyone looking for a quick Central Park experience that still hits the highlights.

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