Central Park Pedicab Tour: Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields & More

A pedicab holds passengers while the driver pedals you through the park's quietest corners.

A guided pedicab tour of Central Park takes you past Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and nine other landmarks in two hours, with a licensed driver who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages. The pedicab seats two passengers and the driver handles the pedaling. Hotel drop-off within ten blocks of the park is included, and the driver will help you frame photos at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Balto Statuepass by
2. Central Park Zoopass by
3. The Metpass by
4. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir5m
5. Belvedere Castle10m
6. Strawberry Fieldspass by
7. Bow Bridge5m

Central Park guided pedicab tour

• Visit Wolman ice skating ring
• Pass by Balto Statue
• Pass by Central Park Zoo
• See Conservatory Water and statues
• Explore Bethesda Fountain and terrace
• Pass by Museum of Modern Art
• Visit Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
• Pass by Shakespeare in the Park
• Visit Belvedere Castle
• Pass by John Lennon Memorial and Dakota Building
• Visit Bow Bridge
• Pass by Egyptian obelisk

The experience

The tour starts at the Wollman ice skating ring and moves through the park on a pedicab: a bicycle with three wheels, pedaled by a licensed driver. You sit back while the driver navigates the route, stopping at landmarks like the Balto Statue, Central Park Zoo, the Conservatory Water with the Alice in Wonderland statue, and Bethesda Fountain. The pace lets you take in each spot without rushing between them.

Mid-tour you'll reach Strawberry Fields, the John Lennon Memorial, and pass the Dakota Building across the street. From there the route moves to Belvedere Castle for views over the park, then to the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and the Delacorte Theater. The Bow Bridge, the romantic arched span, closes the loop, and the Egyptian obelisk marks the final stop before the driver takes you back.

The two-hour window means you cover the major sights without the full-day commitment. Drop-off happens at your hotel if it's within ten blocks of the park. If you're further out, the driver can arrange nearby transit options. Children from age one ride along, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. The driver assists with photos at stops, so you're not hunting for angles or asking strangers to frame a shot.

What’s included

• Pedicab ride with a licensed driver.
• guided stops at eleven Central Park landmarks.
• assistance framing and taking photos at each stop.
• hotel drop-off within ten blocks of the park.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday and Sunday5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Official Central Park Pedicab Tours

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves the rest of your day open for museums, lunch or other neighborhoods, so you see Central Park's main sights without committing to a full afternoon. The pedicab means you're not walking the whole route or navigating the park on your own. The driver knows where to go and when to stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 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 landmarks does the Central Park pedicab tour actually stop at?

The tour hits Wollman ice skating ring, Balto Statue, Central Park Zoo, the Conservatory Water with the Alice in Wonderland statue, Bethesda Fountain, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields with the John Lennon Memorial, Bow Bridge and the Egyptian obelisk: eleven stops in two hours.

Does the tour include hotel drop-off?

Drop-off at hotels within ten blocks of Central Park is included. If your hotel is further away, public transportation options are available nearby.

Is the pedicab accessible for travelers with mobility concerns?

The pedicab itself is wheelchair accessible, and the service is suitable for all physical fitness levels since the driver does the pedaling. However, the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.