Central Park Pedicab Guided Tour Experience
Explore Central Park on a Pedicab Tour with a Private Guide and Capture Memorable Moments
NY
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Central Park by Pedicab in New York City
- • Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Tour of Central Park's Highlights
- • Experience the Most Informative Pedicab Tour of Central Park
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the magic of Central Park like never before with a guided 2-hour Pedicab Tour. This charming ride offers an unparalleled way to explore one of New York City’s most iconic destinations. As the pedicab glides through scenic pathways, a dedicated guide will bring the history of the park to life, sharing captivating stories and fascinating details that will enhance the adventure. Ideal for visitors of all ages, this tour allows everyone to relax while enjoying the stunning sights and sounds of Central Park.
The 2-hour journey begins as you hop into a comfortable pedicab specially designed for up to three passengers. With opportunities to pause for unforgettable photos, the experience includes highlights like the enchanting Bethesda Fountain, the historic Bow Bridge, and the serene Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Your guide will reveal hidden gems, point out movie filming locations, and discuss the architectural marvels and the stories behind them, creating an immersive journey through the park’s vibrant history.
Not only is this pedicab tour a fantastic way to discover Central Park, but it also makes a perfect gift for friends and loved ones seeking adventure or a memorable outing in the city. Treat someone special to an experience that blends history, scenery, and fun—a day spent in the heart of nature amidst the bustling city. Gift the joy of exploration with a Central Park Pedicab Tour and create lasting memories together!
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Experience Overview:
Nyc Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour - 2 HoursPedicabs are the best and most efficient way to see Central park, it has revolutionized the way tourists explore. Designed to transport up to three passengers, it gives the ability to hop on & hop off for photos. The driver is also your private tour guide who will introduce you to the history of the park, show you movie scene locations, homes of the wealthiest and most famous American families and architecture design in and around the park.
Meeting Point
1794 Broadway
1794 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA
Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway.
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What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Columbus Circle
Broadway & 59th Street, New York City, 10019, New York
Our tour's starting point.
A colossal figure of Columbus stands atop a column pierced by three boats, the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María, on a pedestal adorned with commemorative inscriptions and a winged figure examining a globe.
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Central Park Carousel
1802 65th St Transverse, , New York City, 10065, New York
One of the most favorite attractions in the park since it was first launched in 1871. 250 thousand people ride the carousel every year.
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Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center
Center Drive, New York, NY 10019, USA
The historic Chess & Checkers House is currently home to one of Central Park’s five visitor centers managed by the Central Park Conservancy. Surrounding the octagonal brick structure are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis.
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The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
E 65th St, New York City, 10065, New York
The Dairy is Central Park's largest gift shop, offering a wide range of products for a wonderful day in the Park and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Conveniently located mid-Park at 65th Street, the Dairy is easily accessible. Plus, every purchase supports the Central Park Conservancy, so you can feel good knowing that your contribution helps care for the Park
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Umpire Rock
Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA
Located in the southwest corner of the Park, Umpire Rock is named for its location in what was Central Park’s first playground, a large open meadow where children could play games. From the same location you will be able to see the Wollman Rink.
5 minutes
The Plaza
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
For over 100 years, The Plaza has been the New York hotel to see and be seen. Kings, presidents, and stars of stage and screen have all gathered and stayed at The Plaza.
It is also most known for being filmed in a famous 1990's movie Home Alone.
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Gapstow Bridge
62nd Street, New York City, 10019, New York
The bridge brings visitors over the narrow neck of the Pond and is also a popular spot for enjoying an overview of scenery and taking photographs.
10 minutes
Central Park Zoo
East 64th Street, 5th Avenue, New York City, 10021, New York
The Central Park Zoo is home to animals from tropical, temperate, and polar regions. One of its most prominent features is the sea lion pool and tank, located in the center courtyard, which is visible from outside of the Zoo. Other exhibits feature snow leopards, grizzly bears, penguins, and more.
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Balto Statue
East Drive at 67th Street, New York City, 10024, New York
One of the most beloved monuments in the park. Balto became famous after a heroic journey across Alaska. In January 1925, an outbreak of diphtheria threatened the population of the town of Nome, Alaska. Weather conditions prevented the transport of vaccines from Anchorage by plane. A relay of dog-sled teams and mushers provided the only alternative.
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Central Park Summerstage
Rumsey Playfield, 5th Ave. and E. 72nd St, New York City, New York
SummerStage is an outdoor concert and performance series organized by the City Parks Foundation. It is held on an open sports field in the park called Rumsey Playfield.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York, NY 10128, USA
The Reservoir is the largest water body in Central Park and one of its most popular destinations for running.
A 1.58-mile track surrounds the Reservoir, often filled with runners and walkers enjoying the scenery of the water with skyline views in all directions. In addition to running, many also visit to birdwatch, as the Reservoir attracts many types of aquatic birds.
5 minutes
Belvedere Castle
79th Street, Mid-Park at 79th, New York City, 10021, New York
One of the most iconic features in Central Park, this miniature castle is located atop the huge rock outcrop known as Vista Rock, the second highest natural point in Central Park.
20 minutes
Harlem Meer
109th Street, Next to Dana Discovery Center, New York City, 10029, New York
The Harlem Meer is a water body in the northeast corner of Central Park—one of the most popular destinations in the area and known for its wealth of activities and scenic beauty.
A path lined with benches and various lawns along the Meer’s edge provide numerous spots for relaxing, picnicking, and sunbathing, as well as enjoying shoreline vegetation, wildlife, and views of the rocky bluffs to the south—an area known as the Fort Landscape.
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Upper East Side
New York City, New York
The posh, residential Upper East Side is known for its wealthy denizens, fancy restaurants and designer shops along Madison Avenue. It's a pretty neighborhood, with a mix of classic brownstones and upscale high-rises. Museum Mile, a stretch of 5th Avenue next to Central Park, draws crowds to cultural institutions that include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and El Museo del Barrio.
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Bethesda Fountain
New York City, 10024, New York
Bethesda is a large plaza consisting of two levels as well as an Arcade and a Fountain. The Terrace is a popular destination for relaxing, people-watching, and admiring the architecture and the scenery. At the center of the Terrace stands Bethesda Fountain, also known as Angel of the Waters, one of the Park’s most beloved works of art.
10 minutes
The Mall and Literary Walk
The Mall, New York, NY 10022, USA
The Mall is one of Central Park’s most significant landscapes - a wide, straight path lined by two rows of American elm trees. The southern section of the Mall is known as Literary Walk because of the numerous statues of writers added there in the 19th century.
5 minutes
Cherry Hill
Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, USA
Named for the cherry trees that bloom in this landscape each spring, Cherry Hill is a popular destination overlooking the Lake. Its sloping lawn is an ideal place for picnicking, relaxing, and enjoying views of rowboats on the water. Visitors flock to Cherry Hill in spring to enjoy the pink and white blooms of the Yoshino cherry trees.
5 minutes
Bow Bridge
74th Street, West of Bethesda Terrace, Connecting Cherry Hill and The Ramble, New York City, New York
Bow Bridge got its name because of its low-lying and graceful curve that resembles the bow of an archer or violinist. It is a prominent spot that offers expansive views of the Lake and surrounding landscapes. It’s one of the most photographed Park features and one of the most romantic, serving as the site of numerous wedding proposals.
10 minutes
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
717 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10022, New York
Strawberry Fields is a memorial to the British rock musician and peace activist John Lennon (1940–1980). It also includes the Imagine mosaic, where many come to pay tribute to Lennon. The memorial’s name is a reference to the 1967 song Lennon wrote and performed with the Beatles, “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
5 minutes
The Dakota
1 W 72nd St, , New York City, 10023-3486, New York
The Dakota occupies the western side of Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd streets. It is largely square in plan and built around a central H-shaped courtyard, through which all apartments are accessed. According to a 1996 article in New York magazine, many brokers classified the Dakota as one of five top-tier apartment buildings on Central Park West, largely because of its residents, large scale, and "historical prestige".
5 minutes
Tavern On the Green
W 67th St, New York, NY 10023, USA
Tavern on the Green, the restaurant located in the historic building once known as the Sheepfold, has been a destination for fine dining in Central Park since the 1930s. The restaurant recently underwent a years-long renovation during which some of its many additions were removed to expose more of the original structure and provide more variety of dining options. Tavern on the Green reopened in 2014.
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Pinebank Arch
Central Park West Historic District, New York, NY 10019, USA
Pinebank Arch is an elegant cast-iron bridge that spans the bridle path. Designed to be integrated with the landscape, it seems to emerge from rock outcrops on either end, and its lacy ironwork almost blends in with the surrounding foliage. The bridge is often photographed and is a popular spot from which to survey the surrounding landscapes and take photographs.
5 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The rest of the time is spent on actually getting from one location to the other and reviewing the sights in between.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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New York Central Park Pedicab Tour
NY
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Central Park by Pedicab in New York City
- • Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Tour of Central Park's Highlights
- • Experience the Most Informative Pedicab Tour of Central Park
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