Central Park Pedicab Tour: Strawberry Fields & Bow Bridge

Roll past John Lennon's memorial and cast-iron bridges without navigating the park on foot alone.

A private pedicab tour of Central Park in New York City with a professional English-speaking guide, covering 1 to 3 hours depending on the option you choose. You ride in the pedicab between stops, then walk on your own for 5 minutes at each major site: Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and dozens of other landmarks. The guide points out sights like Wollman Rink, the Carousel, The Dakota, and the Balto Statue as you move through the park. Children from age 1 are welcome, and you can reschedule for the next day if rain arrives.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each17 stops

1. Central Park1h
2. Central Park Carouselpassing by
3. Central Park Zoopassing by
4. Balto Statuepassing by
5. Bethesda Terrace5m
6. Bow Bridge3m
7. The Dakota2m
8. Strawberry Fields3m
9. Columbus Circlepassing by
10. The Met2m
11. Shakespeare Garden5m
12. Belvedere Castle10m
13. American Museum of Natural Historypassing by
14. Guggenheim Museumpassing by
15. Harlem5m
16. Conservatory Garden10m
17. Upper West Sidepassing by

Central Park 1-hour Pedicab Tour

• Start pedicab tour in Central Park
• Stop and walk at Strawberry Fields
• Stop and walk at Bethesda Fountain
• Stop and walk at Bow Bridge
• See Summer Stage
• See Bethesda Terrace
• See The Plaza Hotel
• See Tavern on the Green
• See Heckscher Playground and Carousel
• See Bandshell and Boathouse
• See Cherry Hill
• See Wollman Rink
• See Sheep Meadow and Dairy
• See Balto Statue and The Dakota
• See The Lake and The Mall
• See The Pond and The Falconer
• See The San Remo and Conservatory Waters
• End pedicab tour

The experience

The pedicab does the legwork between stops so you see more ground than walking alone would cover in the same time. You'll pass Summer Stage, The Mall's towering elm canopy, Cherry Hill, and the Loeb Boathouse (the restaurant where When Harry Met Sally was filmed) before pulling up to each main attraction. At Strawberry Fields, a tranquil memorial to John Lennon, you walk in on your own to stand at the mosaic. Same at Bethesda Fountain and its ornate two-level terrace, which has hosted scenes from The Avengers, Elf, and Home Alone 2. Bow Bridge, the cast-iron span that appears in Spiderman 3 and Autumn in New York, gets its own stop for photos.

The 1-hour tour hits the core three stops and a handful of viewpoints in between. The 2-hour option runs only in warm months and adds the upper park: Belvedere Castle perched on high ground, the Conservatory Water where model boats sail, the Turtle Pond, and the Guggenheim Museum just outside the park's edge. A 3-hour tour covers the whole park, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Conservatory Garden's three distinct sections (French, Italian, English), and the North Woods. Your guide speaks English and stays with you throughout, narrating the history and movie trivia as you move.

Wear warm layers in winter. The pedicab is open-air. Book early in your trip so you can reschedule to the next day if rain hits. Public transit stops are nearby if you need to reach the starting point, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you're riding most of the way.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• pedicab transportation between stops.
• access to all major park attractions on your chosen route.
• 5-minute walking time at each main site to explore up close.

Options for this experience

3 options

1-Hour TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Tour of the Southern Loop

2-Hour TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Tour of Half the Park

3-Hour TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Tour of the Whole Park

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

Information

Lasts 1h–3h, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 65 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (1 to 9 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Peter Pan Tours of Central Park

Is this one for you?Book the 1-hour tour if you want the park's most famous spots (Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge) without committing a full afternoon. The 2-hour option (warm months) adds the upper park and castle views when you have more time. Choose the 3-hour tour to see the entire park in one ride, from the museums on the edges to the North Woods and Conservatory Garden.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Strawberry Fields and why is it on the tour?

Strawberry Fields is a tranquil memorial dedicated to John Lennon, named after the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever." It serves as a gathering place for fans and admirers of Lennon's music and legacy, and you walk through it on your own during the stop to see the mosaic and the surrounding landscape up close.

Do I stay in the pedicab the whole time or do I get out and walk?

You ride in the pedicab between stops, then walk on your own for about 5 minutes at each major site to see the attractions up close. This mix lets you cover more ground than walking the entire park would allow in the same timeframe.

What's the difference between the 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour tours?

The 1-hour tour covers the central park highlights including Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge. The 2-hour tour (warm months only) adds the upper park with Belvedere Castle, Conservatory Water, and the Guggenheim Museum. The 3-hour tour includes the entire park, from the American Museum of Natural History to the Conservatory Garden and North Woods.

Are there famous movie locations on this tour?

Yes. Bethesda Terrace appears in The Avengers, Elf, and Home Alone 2. Bow Bridge is featured in Spiderman 3 and Autumn in New York. Wollman Rink appears in Home Alone 2 and Serendipity. The Loeb Boathouse, which you pass, was used in When Harry Met Sally and Sex and the City.