New York City: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
ID: GYG207306-322572
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Country: United States
Duration:
50 min.
Description
Marvel at the the world's most famous park on a 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride loop around Central Park. Your itinerary includes a stop at Bethesda Fountain, and views from the carriage of iconic landmarks.
During this ride, you will pass by many historical landmarks of Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage. This is the perfect activity for a romantic promenade, or a fun ride with friends and family. You can climb into a lavishly decorated carriage with plush seating for a ride through Central Park. With the clip-clop of the horse’s hooves in the background, you will visit the cascading Angel of the Waters Sculpture, see the John Lennon memorial, and circle the fountain at Cherry Hill.
With a knowledgeable driver to regale you with tales of the park's past, you will cruise by the Dairy, where New York's children once came to get fresh milk. You can view the horses on the carousel, and pass by the statue of William Shakespeare. At the Bethesda Fountain and the Angel of the Waters sculpture, you can pause to snap memorable photos before you then head towards Cherry Hill.
Surrounded by cherry and gingko trees, Cherry Hill’s carriage turn finds you where wealthy 19th-century New Yorkers showed off their fine buggies. You can head to the top of the hill and see the Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields, and the John Lennon memorial. You will clop by the English lawn-bowling court, admire the bronze statue of General William Tecumseh Sherman, the bust of Italian philosopher Giuseppe Mazzini. You can then enjoy the views of the legendary restaurant Tavern on the Green.
Highlights
- Take a lavish horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park
- Enjoy the extraordinary views at Bethesda Fountain
- Have a romantic moment at the Bow Bridge
- See the John Lennon memorial and the Imagine mosaic after strolling through Strawberry Fields
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Each carriage takes up to 4 adults (2 children under the age of 7 are considered 1 adult)
• Tour is subject to favorable weather conditions (if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
On the corner of 59th Street and 6th Avenue in Central Park South, in front of the José Julián Martí Statue.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
