Central Park Pedicab Tour: Narrated ride with photo stops

A narrated pedicab loop past movie locations, bridges, gardens and the park's oldest corners

A Central Park pedicab tour is a guided ride in a human-powered two-seater that stops at landmarks across the park (Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and others) with a live English-speaking guide and time to photograph each one. You choose between a 1-hour, 1.5-hour or 2-hour loop. All include park entry and a professional guide who narrates the park's history and points out filming locations from Home Alone, Stuart Little II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Central Park1h
2. Gapstow Bridge2m
3. Balto Statuepassing by
4. Bethesda Terrace6m
5. Bow Bridgepassing by
6. The Dakota2m
7. Shakespeare Garden3m
8. Belvedere Castle9m
9. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir5m

Central Park Pedicab Sightseeing Tour

• Start narrated tour around Central Park
• Stop for pictures at key spots
• See pigeon lady from Home Alone movie
• View and photograph Balto statue
• Spot locations from Stuart Little II movie
• Visit largest bronze statue in park
• Stop at Bethesda Terrace
• Enjoy views of The Mall promenade
• Pass by Bow Bridge
• Visit John Lennon’s IMAGINE mosaic
• See oldest building in Upper West Side
• Explore Shakespeare Garden
• Spot Teenage Ninja Turtles movie location
• Take photos at The Obelisk
• Visit Belvedere Castle atop summit rock
• View Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The experience

The pedicab itself is the transport and the vantage point. You sit in an open carriage pulled by a cyclist, which means you move slowly enough to take in the park without the sealed windows of a bus, and you stop when the guide says something worth a photograph. The route covers the centerpiece attractions: Bethesda Terrace with its arched walkway, the Bow Bridge (called the Cupid Bridge), the Balto Statue, Gapstow Bridge where the pigeon lady scene was filmed, and the Shakespeare Garden, which changes with the seasons. The guide narrates from the park's early origins to the present day, so you get context for what you're seeing instead of just passing through.

Longer tours add more ground. The 1-hour option hits the main stops. The 1.5-hour and 2-hour versions let you linger at places like Belvedere Castle, perched on summit rock, or the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, which the operator notes is always pretty and best for colors and photographs. The Dakota, the oldest building on the Upper West Side, appears on the longer routes. You can request stops at any point, so if a view catches your eye or you want extra time at one landmark, the guide can adjust.

Entry to Central Park is included, and so is the guide's narration: no separate ticket to buy at the gate. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the pedicabs are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to get to the meeting point, and the pace suits all fitness levels since you're riding, not walking.

What’s included

• Central Park entry.
• a professional live guide in English.
• a private pedicab ride.
• photo stops at each major landmark.
• narration covering the park's history and movie filming locations.

Options for this experience

3 options

1-hour guided pedicab tourGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:004 stops: Wollman Rink, Billionaires' Row view, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill ⛲ Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields / The Dakota Building

1.5-hour guided pedicab tourGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:005 stops: Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill ⛲ Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields - Dakota Building, Alice in Wonderland

2-hour guided pedicab tourGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Seven stops along the way: Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill⛲ Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota, The Castle, the Alice statue, and The Reservoir

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Central Park Pedicab Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the 1-hour tour if you want the highlights and have limited time. Choose 1.5 or 2 hours if you want to linger at Belvedere Castle, the Reservoir and the Shakespeare Garden, or if you're traveling with young children who need a slower pace and photo breaks.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What landmarks does the Central Park pedicab tour actually stop at?

The tour stops at Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Balto Statue, Gapstow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Shakespeare Garden, and The Dakota on the longer routes. The guide also points out the Obelisk and the John Lennon memorial (the IMAGINE mosaic) as you ride.

Can I choose how long the pedicab tour lasts?

Yes, you pick between a 1-hour, 1.5-hour or 2-hour tour at checkout. The longer options cover more ground and include stops at places like Belvedere Castle and the Reservoir that the shorter tour may skip.

Is Central Park entry included in the pedicab tour price?

Yes, entry to Central Park is included. You don't need to buy a separate ticket. The guide takes you in as part of the tour.

What movie locations does the pedicab tour pass?

The tour points out filming locations from Home Alone (Gapstow Bridge, where the pigeon lady scene was shot), Stuart Little II, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The guide narrates these as you ride past.

Do I need to be fit to take the pedicab tour?

No, the tour suits all fitness levels because you're riding in the pedicab, not walking. The pedicab is also wheelchair accessible if you need that accommodation.