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Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

4.3(49)New York City1 hour
VIATOR3.8(18)TRIPADVISOR4.5(31)

Description

Experience the magic of New York City's Christmas Lights in a truly unique way with our Christmas Lights Special Horse Carriage Ride. Celebrate the holiday season like never before as you embark on a captivating journey through the twinkling lights and festive displays of Saks Fifth Avenue and the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Set off in Central Park South, soaking in the warm glow of the holiday lights that illuminate the New York City. Continue along 5th Avenue, marveling at the sparkling decorations that adorn the famous landmarks along the way. As you reach Rockefeller Center, let the majestic Christmas Tree fill you with joy and wonder. Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale ambiance as you witness the spectacular Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show. Feel the romance of the season as you ride in a charming, old-fashioned carriage, reminiscent of classic movies.

Tour Options

Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

Itinerary

3 min

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.

5 min

Marvel at the lights around 5th Avenue.

Pass by

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.

2 min

Lake set against the city skyline, with winter ice-skating & trees renowned for bright fall colors.

5 min

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 min

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.

3 min

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

2 min

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

5 min

Admire the magical Christmas lights at Rockefeller Center

5 min

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

Highlights

Live customer service
Photos taken by the guide
Roof (for rain or sun, optional)
Treats for the horses
Licensed professional guide (licenses are authorized by New York City authorities)
Blankets (during winter)
All Fees and Taxes
Prices are per carriage, NOT per person. A carriage takes up to four adults.

What's included

Included
Live customer service
Photos taken by the guide
Roof (for rain or sun, optional)
Treats for the horses
Licensed professional guide (licenses are authorized by New York City authorities)
Blankets (during winter)
All Fees and Taxes
Prices are per carriage, NOT per person. A carriage takes up to four adults.
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important 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.

Reviews(49)

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Kristi_R
February 8, 2026
Once is great.

It was a great Christmas experience to do with my kids. Our driver was great, matched our sense of humor. Seemed very pricey though for under an hour.

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kellyhB2122TI
December 24, 2025
What an experience!!

What an experience! Very rare you get to see NYC Christmas by carriage. They confirmed early in the day, our driver, Helio, texted us closer to arrival time,everything was great! Great communication! Even took us through Central Park as a bonus! Highly recommend at least once!

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987kellyd
December 23, 2025
A magical ride with Punch

Noah and beautiful horse Punch, took us on a magical tour past The Plaza, down 5th Ave and Madison Avenue before dropping us off at our hotel (The Plaza). Noah shared information, stopped so we could take videos and pictures (the Saks 5th Ave light show is amazing). Highly recommend!

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Pauk_E
December 23, 2025
Excellent

A great, one-time experience to see NY and the decorations. Would highly recommend- Noah & his horse Punch did us proud !

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Dawn_M
December 20, 2025
Driver was very friendly...

Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city. Nice warm blankets to keep us warm. Great time!

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Edward_W
December 14, 2025
Our NYC Christmas lights...

Our NYC Christmas lights carriage ride was an absolutely magical experience. From the instant we stepped into the carriage, the holiday spirit surrounded us. The glowing city lights were breathtaking, and enjoying them from a snug, intimate carriage made the moment even more special.

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Joe_Black1971
December 13, 2025
Do not miss this tour

Our driver was super helpful. Explain things for you’re seeing was very friendly and just did a great job accommodating us and keeping things moving. The carriage is well kept and super clean. He also had plenty of blankets. Excellent experience.

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Trish_M
December 10, 2025
The carriage ride was...

The carriage ride was good. A little disappointed that we didn’t get to see light show like our first time in ny.

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Freedom57437122822
December 9, 2025
A must Christmas in NYC

We had Honor and Shadow for our carriage ride Honor was very informative and knowledgeable and polite he took our pictures and stopped at a few spots for us to take pictures from the carriage and Shadow did not let anything bother him on our trip very enjoyable and would highly recommend them

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Explore29094325462
December 8, 2025
Magical horse carriage ride

We truly enjoyed our time together with my sister and her kids. It was like a magic we pass through all beautiful Christmas lights crazy expensive shops. It felt like mid century kids were crazy. They were so happy our carriage driver Onur gave us a selfie stick. We took many pictures. Everything was so cool. they provided very nice warm blankets. We had to feed the horse at the end. Really appreciate this service. Everything was very well organized special things to our horse Zoro and our driver Onur.

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