The History of the Carriage Horses in Central Park NYT - Home Page By: John Leland 17 July 2026 at 16:20 After 165 years, the tourist ritual β which now costs $77.22 for the first 20 minutes β may be coming to an end. Hereβs a tour through the archives. Β© Neal Boenzi/The New York TimesThe carriage ride through the park has been a rite of passage for visitors to the city for ages.