Private 1 Hour Central Park Pedicab Tour with Local Guide

New York City, USA
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Duration1h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Skip the crowds and see far more of Central Park than you ever could on foot - from the relaxed comfort of your own private, fully licensed pedicab. On this 1-hour ride, your local guide pedals you past 15+ of the park's most iconic spots, including Bethesda Terrace and its famous fountain, the romantic Bow Bridge and the Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon, sharing stories, history and famous movie locations along the way. Stop as often as you like - photo stops are unlimited and included, and your guide is happy to grab the perfect shot for you. There is no walking required, so it is the ideal introduction to the park for first-time visitors, couples and families - a relaxed, personal ride at your own pace.

What's included

  • Licensed and insured NYC pedicabs
  • Unlimited photo stops at every landmark
  • Live commentary throughout the ride
  • Local guide and driver
  • Photo assistance from your guide
  • Private pedicab ride through Central Park
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Bethesda Terrace
    10m
    The iconic heart of Central Park - the grand Bethesda Terrace and its famous Bethesda Fountain (Angel of the Waters), a top photo stop.
  2. Bow Bridge
    8m
    One of New York's most romantic and photographed bridges, with beautiful views over Central Park Lake - a favorite photo stop.
  3. Strawberry Fields
    5m
    The peaceful memorial to John Lennon, with the famous Imagine mosaic, near the Dakota Building.
  4. Wollman Rink
    5m
    Your guide pauses at the rink made famous by Home Alone 2 and Serendipity. In winter you watch skaters circle beneath the Midtown skyline; in summer the same spot opens onto a wide view of Central Park South.
  5. Gapstow Bridge
    Pass by
    The vine-covered stone arch over the Pond, instantly recognisable from Home Alone 2 and Gossip Girl. One of the most photographed views in the park, with the Plaza Hotel framed behind it.
  6. Central Park Zoo
    Pass by
    You roll past the gates of the zoo that inspired Madagascar and appeared in Mr. Popper's Penguins. Listen for the Delacorte Clock, whose bronze animals circle and chime on the half hour.
  7. Balto Statue
    Pass by
    The bronze sled dog who carried diphtheria antiserum across Alaska in 1925 and later starred in his own animated film. A favourite with kids, polished smooth by decades of small hands.
  8. Sheep Meadow
    Pass by
    Fifteen acres of open lawn with the Midtown skyline rising straight up behind it. Real sheep grazed here until 1934. This is the classic Central Park postcard shot.
  9. The Dakota
    Pass by
    The Gothic apartment building across from Strawberry Fields where John Lennon lived, and the exterior used in Rosemary's Baby. Your guide points out the gabled roofline from inside the park.
  10. Central Park Carousel
    Pass by
    One of the largest merry-go-rounds in the country, with 57 hand-carved horses dating to 1908. You hear the band organ before you see it.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Grand Army Plaza, at the southeast corner of Central Park (near The Plaza Hotel and the Pulitzer Fountain). Look for the TruRide pedicab.

End point

Meet your guide at Grand Army Plaza, at the southeast corner of Central Park (near The Plaza Hotel and the Pulitzer Fountain). Look for the TruRide pedicab.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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