Best Christmas Horse Carriage Rides Worldwide: Our 12 Favourites

1.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.) Our pick

You’ll spend 45 to 50 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, starting in Central Park and continuing along Fifth Avenue. Expect holiday music, winter blankets, photo stops, and views of Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and decorated storefronts. Guides such as Omer, Muhammad, Niko, and Atakan are known for friendly service.

“Omer was our driver and Victor was our horse. Highly recommend. Felt like celebrities in his carriage! It was amazing. Best way to spend Christmas Eve night, through Central Park then to Rockerfeller Center! He even took our pictures with Victor before the ride and let us feed him.”

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2.Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151Best value

Leave Salzburg at 9 a.m. for Ramsau am Dachstein, riding a coach beside the Salzach River before a horse-drawn sleigh journey through the Alps. Expect blankets, mountain views, photo stops, and time for lunch at your own cost. Guides have included Walter, Daniel, Leo, and Lisa, and the ride may last about one to two hours depending on conditions.

“Wonderful trip. Amazing weather. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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3.NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Settle into a private horse carriage for 45 minutes of Christmas lights around Central Park South, Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Thomas Church, and Rockefeller Center. Your English-speaking guide drives, shares city facts, takes photos, and provides blankets in winter. Past guides include Honor, Noah, Onar, Medet, and Rauf.

“Our guide was great. Really friendly. Nice & Warm. Horse was cute!”

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4.NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 50 min

Share a 50-minute private carriage ride for up to four people along Fifth Avenue’s holiday displays. Your English-speaking driver points out the Plaza Hotel, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center’s giant tree. Blankets are provided, though winter wind and heavy traffic can affect comfort and photo stops.

“The guide & horse, Adam & Madison were excellent. It’s unfortunate that the holiday sights in NYC are not as robust as years past. Overall a nice time.”

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5.NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 45 min

Take a private 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride from Central Park through Fifth and Sixth Avenue holiday displays. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Tyson, Sinan, or Alex handles the route, photos, blankets, and horse treats. The carriage holds up to four adults, making the $385 group price easiest to justify for families or couples.

“Alex has been awesome since the day I booked. I booked for Christmas Eve @8pm. The same day I received an email and phone from him stating due to crowds and traffic 11pm would make for a more peace and beautiful experience..and that it was!! Alex was exceptional! He gave us blankets allowed us to get aquainted with Jason and gave a very informative tour. He stopped along the way taking pictures of my family and I at different attractions. Our carriage ride was magical and I thank Alex for it all!!”

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6.Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Ride a private horse carriage through Midtown for about 40 to 45 minutes, passing The Plaza, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Saks, Radio City Music Hall, and more. Your licensed guide provides blankets, photos, horse treats, and city stories. Carriages hold up to four adults, making this a cozy choice for couples or families.

“It was wonderful. It was raining hard but with the roof and blanket we were cozy and the Christmas lights were beautiful. A terrific experience! I highly recommend it.”

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7.NYC: Central Park Christmas Lights Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 45 min

You ride in a private horse-drawn carriage for 45 minutes from Central Park South, passing holiday lights, Rockefeller Center, and Midtown sights. A guide, blanket, and carrots for the horse are included. The ride costs $275 for up to four people, making it best value for a small group.

“Erdem was an amazing guide. He accommodated our last minute time switch due to incoming rain. He took amazing photos for us and gave us spectacular views us as he took us from the Park to Midtown, including stopping mid traffic for an incredible photo in front of the Rockefeller tree. Highly recommend an evening tour, and with this company. Great value for your money, not rushed at all.”

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8.NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 50 min

Ride privately for up to four people from Central Park South through the park and past Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall, and Times Square. Your English-speaking guide shares city stories while you stay warm under a blanket. Omar and Mohammed have earned special praise, though late rides may shorten the Central Park portion.

“Our guide Mohammed was excellent!!!! Very professional and knowledgeable!”

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9.NYC : Magical Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Set out from 200 Central Park South for a private 50-minute Christmas carriage ride. Your driver guides you through Central Park and nearby festive streets, pointing out movie locations and holiday displays. Blankets are provided, and drivers such as John, Adam, Fred, and Emre are noted for friendly service and help with photos.

“John was very knowledgeable and friendly. Magnolia is such an amazing horse. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend ❤️”

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10.Christmas in Central Park: Horse Carriage Holiday Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 40 min

You’ll ride privately through Central Park from 190 Central Park South in a Christmas-decorated horse carriage, wrapped in blankets and guided past Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, the Mall, and more. Your guide may share film locations and holiday traditions. The 40-minute ride suits couples, families, and small groups.

“Ahmed gave us a tour of Central Park he was on time and knowledgeable. He gave us insight on some of the most iconic movie spots.”

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11.NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Ride in a private horse carriage from Central Park South through Midtown’s holiday lights. Over about 45 minutes, you’ll see The Plaza, Fifth Avenue windows, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks, and Rockefeller Center’s tree. Blankets, carrots, a guide, and a covered roof in rain are included. The carriage holds up to four adults.

“Driver was late for our stated time. He changed the time earlier in day after we could not get our money back and was late for this new time. Could not hear him. Just a gigantic rip off.”

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12.Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Tour In New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) Top rated

You’ll spend about 45 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, starting at Central Park South. The route follows 5th Avenue past Tiffany, Trump Tower, Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Radio City Music Hall. Driver Alex and horse Barney have made especially warm impressions on past rides.

“We are really enjoyed our trip. Thanks to Alex and Barney made our Christmas outstanding and incredible. The Christmas light show on Saks 5th Avenue is Magical like dream. Alex took wonderful pictures and he is pro. Thanks to Barney he is the sweetest horse we have ever seen. My kids fed Barney with Banana”

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