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An old-fashioned carriage tour through Central Park is a unique way to enjoy NYC for first-time visitors, frequent travelers, and even local residents. Whether you are sightseeing, celebrating a special occasion, or treating your family to a fun activity in the city, a carriage ride through one of America's most iconic public parks is sure to create lasting memories for you and your loved ones. Central Park Carriages is a family run business operating since 1979. We are very excited to share our love of New York and Central Park with you!

Ramp up the romance and magic on your trip to NYC with a carriage ride around Central Park. Prebook to ensure a carriage with a reputable family-owned company. See key park sights, including the Wollman Rink, the Central Park Carousel, and the Pond, and pause for photos at Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields. Feed the horse a treat and stay cozy with warm blankets in winter.

For a romantic jaunt through New York City's Central Park, don't miss this timeless horse carriage tour, complete with the quaint clip-clop of a horse's hooves. After you hop aboard, your guide takes you on a private ride, and loops through the southeast corner of Central Park. Along the way, see park landmarks like Diprock Arch, the Carousel, and Gapstow Bridge, and keep your eyes open for film locations that you can spot as you go.

From snow monkeys to sea lions, puffins to penguins, discover the range of wildlife that call Manhattan home. Plan a visit to see your favorite member of the animal kingdom and meet some new ones along the way! General Admission ticket includes access to the main zoo, Tisch Children’s Zoo, Temperate Territory, Grizzly Bears, and the Sea Lion Pool.

New York City—especially the Central Park area—has a lot of ground to cover. This Central Park electric bike tour allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour and in less time. Plus, it takes you to top highlights throughout the park and lets you cruise along the bike-friendly Hudson River Waterfront Greenway for fantastic river views.

Nothing completes a busy day touring around New York City quite like a horse carriage ride in Central Park. On this scenic tour, take a ride from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue, enjoying the clip-clop of the horse's hooves. As you ride, sit back and enjoy the views of New York City, and feel free to make requests if there's something special you want to see.

Bronx Zoo Admission tickets give you unlimited access to a host of premium exhibits and activities including Bug Carousel, JungleWorld, Nature Trek, and Congo Gorilla Forest. In summer, the Total Experience Ticket also includes Zoo Shuttle, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Zoo, and Wild Asia Monorail. We are committed to providing safe and healthy experiences for our community. Changes to exhibits and park operations will happen. We will provide advance notice when possible, but adjustments may also be due to unforeseen conditions. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING IF SOME EXHIBITS/ANIMALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE DAY YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT.

Discover New York City’s top attractions from the comfort of a horse drawn carriage on a 1-hour sightseeing tour. The private excursion through the Big Apple is a great option for a romantic night out or some family fun during the day. See Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and more. With no windows to block your view, you get a truly panoramic view of the iconic city.

If you’re looking to celebrate an anniversary or make a wedding proposal in NYC, there are many options, but none quite like this romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park. Show someone just how much they mean to you with this special ride that includes a bottle of sparkling wine, a bucket of roses, and photographs. Plus, choose from scenic locations in Central Park to stop for a moment with your beloved.

Discover the natural beauty and main attractions of Central Park during a 40-minute carriage ride. Perfect for a romantic occasion or fun-loving families, the tour is the perfect way to see the landmarks of the world famous park without getting worn out. Set a leisurely pace, the 2.5-mile trail includes views of Cherry Hill, Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Sheep Meadow, and more.

With its wealth of landmarks and vast size, exploring Central Park on your own can be overwhelming. With this guided walking tour, avoid the hassle of following a map and take in the highlights with a guide. Admire the storied bridges, fountains, and statues at a leisurely pace while learning about the park’s history and design, and see the famous spots featured in hundreds of films.

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books and television shows.

With an area covering more than 800 acres, Central Park is hard to take in on your own. Explore with a guide on this walking tour so you don’t miss any of the highlights. See landmarks such as the Delacorte Clock, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, and the Alice in Wonderland statue. Hear about how the landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux created this urban masterpiece.

Experience one of the country’s most famous sights with a day trip to Niagara Falls from Manhattan. See the waterfalls from many different vantage points and have some time to explore Niagara Falls State Park on your own. Get close enough to the falls to feel their mist, and have plenty of great photo ops. Plus, leave the worry of driving and navigating to your guide.

Central Park, stretching from 59th to 110th Streets in one direction and Fifth to Eighth Avenues in the other direction, is a massive swath of greenery. The best way to see more of the park in less time is by pedicab. This pedicab tour shows you the park's top attractions, as your guide pedals through the legendary public space, telling you historical facts and intriguing tales as you go.