Look no further than NYC Horse Carriage Rides Company for the ultimate 5-star horse-drawn carriage ride experience in New York City and Central Park. The park's designers, park superintendent Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Calvert Vaux, outscored 32 others in an open competition with their vision of an urban park landscape that included Sheep Meadow, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Tower, the lake and the sunken cross roads in the center of the park. All carriages, drivers and horses are regularly inspected by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. According to legal regulations, each carriage can carry a maximum of 4 adults OR 3 adults plus 2 children under 12 years old.
Whether you're out sightseeing, celebrating a special occasion, or inviting 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 unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones. In addition to our full and part-time drivers, Central Park Carriages' dedicated staff is comprised of farriers, blacksmiths, stable managers and stable workers who work together to ensure the health and happiness of each horse. Your carriage will have a classic design to make you feel like a royal and, if you request it, your carriage ride to Central Park can include a narrative of events and history and some fascinating photos with impressive backgrounds. When it first opened in the winter of 1858, New York City's Central Park was the first major landscaped public park of the United States.
Horse-carrying capacity Passengers who are 12 years old or younger on the date of travel are considered children.
