Discover Central Park’s iconic landmarks with Big Apple Horse Carriage Rides. Learn history, capture memories, and explore movie scenes on a guided tour.
- Wollman Rink - This is the largest Ice Skating Rink in the city. It is open 7 days a week from mid November to Mid March. It is also recognized by the movies Home Alone 2, Gossip Girls, and Elf.
- Central Park Carousel - It is one of the oldest carousels in the world, having been running since 1908. It has 57 wooden horses and is operated by electric.
- Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center - It was built in 1952. There are 24 tables. Spring and Summer seasons a lot of people go there to play Chess or Checkers.
- Central Park Zoo - A small zoo is open all year round, seven days a week. Visitors pay an admission fee. The place is known for the animated movie Madagascar.
- SummerStage in Central Park - Summer Stage is where they broadcast the ABC Good Morning America TV show and perform concerts during the summer season.
- Bethesda Terrace - Bethesda Fountain is one of the most popular parts of Central Park. It is an 8-acre lake where you can paddle a boat. Many movies are filmed here, such as Home Alone 2, Ransom, Jon Wick, Elf, Sex and the City, and many more.
- Cherry Hill - Cherry Hill is a fabulous place to make proposals. Many proposals happen here.
- Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - It is a 2.5-acre green field where John Lennon’s memorial is located. It was dedicated to the Honor of John Lennon in 1985.
- The Dakota - The Dakota House is the place where John Lennon lived and got shot in front of it on Dec 8, 1980. There are 64 different apartments.
- Tavern On the Green - One of the iconic places in NYC. They have been serving since 1934. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner. Also, it is open daily.
- Columbus Circle - One of the park’s main entrances is also where we have a Christmas Market during the holiday season.
- Fully Guided Tour
- Cozy Customer Blanket
- Photo Stop
- Guaranteed Welfare of Horses
- Gratuities
Central Park is one of the most significant iconic places in the world, and visiting Central Park with guided horse carriages is on most people’s bucket lists. Big Apple Horse Carriage Rides Company has provided Standard guided Horse Carriage tours in Central Park since 2005.
During the ride, our customers would learn about Central Park’s history and places in Central Park, such as the Ice Skating rink, Carousel, Dairy House, and Central Park Zoo and many more.
Our drivers would stop at Cherry Hill to take photos of our customers.
Our Customers would learn movie scenes. That is, our drivers highlight movie scenes in Central Park.
We will cover all the following locations during your Standard Guided Central Park Horse Carriage tour: Wollman Ice Rink, Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, Dairy, Zoo, Balto Statue, Summer Stage, Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace Fountain, Cherry Hill (Photo Stop), Strawberry Fields, The Dakota Building, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Columbus Circle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.