NYC Christmas Horse and Carriage Rides

When the holidays roll around, what better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than by enjoying a holiday horse and carriage ride in New York City? Top Hat NY Horse and Carriage offers Christmas Central Park tours that will make you feel like you’re in your favorite Christmas movie.

Read on to learn about our holiday Central Park tours, and how you’ll experience the majesty of a New York City winter as you take a ride in one of our carriages.

Note: Due to high demand, prices will increase during the holiday season from November 20 to January 8.

Take Part in a One-of-a-Kind Holiday Horse and Carriage Ride in New York City

Top Hat NY will give you an unforgettable holiday with our Christmas horse and carriage ride. We offer two kinds of holiday rides to spark your Christmas spirit, as outlined below.

Holiday Park Ride with Photo Stop

The Holiday Park Ride with one photo stop features a tour through Central Park with magnificent views of the architecture of Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Cherry Hill, and much more. The horse and carriage ride also provides one photo stop so you can document your amazing experience.

While enjoying the lights, snow, and scenery, make the ride your own by including champagne or flowers to enhance the experience. We also provide a blanket to keep you warm while admiring Central Park in the winter.

This ride lasts around 40-45 minutes and can accommodate 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age, or 2 adults and 4 children under 12 years of age. We begin this holiday horse and carriage ride in late November and run it until early January.

Holiday Lights Ride

Another ride you can’t miss is our Holiday Lights Ride. Our horses will take you right to Rockefeller Center along Fifth Avenue where you will see Saks Fifth Avenue windows, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller Christmas tree and holiday lights. Please note, due to heavy traffic, steet closures and pedestrian congestion our carriages will not be able to approach the tree up close. You will get a chance to see the tree in the carriage from Fifth Avenue. These breathtaking lights will leave you appreciating the spark of joy that Christmas makes in the world.

Please note, carriages are not allowed to stop on the way or at Rockefeller Center for photos. Passengers cannot get off the carriage during this route. We are happy to take photos at the very beginning or end of the ride so you can document the fun.

Like with our other rides, we can include flowers and champagne on your trip, and, of course, add a blanket to keep you cozy. This ride also lasts 40-45 minutes and can accommodate 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age, or 2 adults and 4 children under 12 years of age.

Our horses begin these tours in early December and stop in early January, so book your New York City holiday horse and carriage ride today!

FAQs About Our Christmas Horse and Carriage Rides

Would a ride ever be canceled due to weather conditions?

Yes, on occasion. We follow New York State regulations and will not run our Christmas Central Park tours with the following conditions in NYC:

• 18 °F or below temperatures
• Extreme stormy and icy conditions

If your ride is canceled due to these weather conditions, we will be happy to reschedule your ride or refund you.

Are the horses well cared for?

Yes! Not only are they well cared for but they’re loved. Our horses are rescue animals and are examined by veterinarians four times a year to make sure they are healthy. We also give our horses at least five weeks of vacation on a farm every year. This ensures our horses are living a happy life and will be stress-free during our New York City Christmas horse and carriage rides.

What time should I arrive for my Christmas horse and carriage ride in New York?

We recommend arriving for your ride 15 to 30 minutes before your booking. If you arrive later than scheduled, the time will be deducted from your booking.

What other kinds of rides do you offer?

We supply a wide variety of rides in New York City besides our holiday central park tours. Each has a different theme, and all are listed below:

Experience the Magic of Christmas from Our Holiday Horse and Carriage Rides Today

Appreciate the Christmas season in a new way. Contact us today to book your one-of-a-kind Christmas horse and carriage ride!