New York Central Park Christmas Lights Carriage Ride
New York City is famous for its festive atmosphere during the winter holidays, but seeing the sights involves contending with crowds. Treat yourself to a deluxe experience through the biggest festivities during this private horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park and Fifth Avenue. See highlights like Wollman Rink before admiring window displays, the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, and the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.
Overview
New York City is famous for its festive atmosphere during the winter holidays, but seeing the sights involves contending with crowds. Treat yourself to a deluxe experience through the biggest festivities during this private horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park and Fifth Avenue. See highlights like Wollman Rink before admiring window displays, the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, and the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.
Itinerary
Central Park
he Plaza Hotel (also known as The Plaza) is a luxury hotel and condominium apartment building in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is located on the western side of Grand Army Plaza, after which it is named, just west of Fifth Avenue, and is between 58th Street and Central Park South (a.k.a. 59th Street), at the southeastern corner of Central Park. Its primary address is 768 Fifth Avenue, though the residential entrance is One Central Park South.
3 minutes5 th Avenue
Marvel at the lights around 5th Avenue.
5 minutesSt. Patrick's Cathedral
The story of New York’s great cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants but also by the largesse of 103 prominent citizens who pledged $1,000 each. St. Patrick’s Cathedral proves the maxim that no generation builds a cathedral. It is rather, a kind of ongoing conversation linking generations past, present and future.
Gar Pond
Lake set against the city skyline, with winter ice-skating & trees renowned for bright fall colors.
2 minutesRockefeller Center Christmas Tree
For more than eight decades, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers and visitors alike. While the lights, decorations, and stars have changed through the years, visiting the Tree remains a quintessential New York experience.
5 minutesSaks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show. The show is made up of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized to holiday music projected onto the side of its flagship store on 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets.
5 minutesTrump Tower
Trump Tower is a 58-story, 664-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper at 721–725 Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, between East 56th and 57th Streets
3 minutesSaint Thomas Church
Saint Thomas Church is an Episcopal parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Also known as Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue or Saint Thomas Church in the City of New York, it was incorporated on January 9, 1824
2 minutesRockefeller Center
Admire the magical Christmas lights at Rockefeller Center
5 minutesRadio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue and theater at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Nicknamed "The Showplace of the Nation", it is the headquarters for the Rockettes
5 minutes
Location
Address
Central Park South (6th Ave. &, E 59th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Photos taken by the guide
- Roof (for rain or sun, optional)
- Blankets (during winter)
- Licensed professional guide (licenses are authorized by New York City authorities)
- All fees and/or taxes
- Live customer service
- Prices are per carriage, NOT per person. A carriage takes up to four adults.
- Treats for the horses
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum of 4 adults for each carriage. 2 kids under the age of 7 count as one adult.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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