Central Park Private Pedicab Tour: 843 Acres Without Walking

Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields and the Carousel roll past while you stay seated.

A private pedicab tour of Central Park in New York City pairs a knowledgeable guide with a comfortable ride through the park's most visited sights (Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Zoo, Gapstow Bridge and the Carousel) without the fatigue of walking 843 acres. The tour runs 60 minutes as standard, though you can extend to 90 minutes or two hours and add more stops. A guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Russian or one additional language. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. Minimum booking is two people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Central Park1m
2. Central Park Carouselpass by
3. Gapstow Bridge5m
4. Bow Bridge7m
5. Strawberry Fields5m
6. Central Park Zoopass by

Guided pedicab tour of Central Park

• Ride pedicab through Central Park
• See Central Park Carousel
• Pass Chess & Checkers House
• Pass Dairy Visitor Center
• Visit Wollman Rink
• View Gapstow Bridge
• Explore Central Park Terrace area
• Cross Bow Bridge
• Stop at Strawberry Fields
• Pass Central Park Zoo

The experience

Central Park spans 843 acres of landscape that shifts from open fields to thick forest to water, and a pedicab gets you past the major stops without the wear of a full day on foot. The ride itself is the point. You're seated while the guide pedals, pointing out the history and the sightlines as they come. The standard tour covers five stops in an hour, though you can book 90 minutes for six stops or two hours for eight, depending on how deep you want to go.

The stops themselves are the landmarks people come for. Bow Bridge, the cast-iron span across the lake, is one of the most photographed spots in the park. Strawberry Fields, the garden near the Dakota Apartments, carries a plaque listing 121 countries that endorse it as a Garden of Peace. The Carousel dates to 1871 and still turns. Gapstow Bridge is a rustic stone crossing at the pond's edge in the southeast corner. The Central Park Zoo occupies 6.5 acres and is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society system. You'll also pass the Dairy, a Victorian cottage from 1869–1871 that anchors the Children's District, and depending on your route, the Wollman Rink or the Boat House Restaurant and the Lake.

A guide travels with you the whole time, offering context and history, and will take photos so you have the moments captured. The pedicab is fully private (just your group and the guide), which means the pace and the stops are yours to shape. Children from age 1 ride free (infants on a lap), and the activity suits all fitness levels because you're not the one pedaling. Service animals are welcome. If you're traveling with a stroller, that works too.

What’s included

• A comfortable private pedicab ride through Central Park.
• a knowledgeable guide fluent in English, Spanish, French, Russian or another language.
• professional photo-taking at the stops to capture your memories.
• access to five major sights on the standard tour, with the option to extend to six or eight stops.

Options for this experience

3 options

Silver: 1-hour tour with 5 stopsGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00A minimum of 2 persons is required per booking for this activity.

Gold: 1.5-hour tour with 6 stopsGuide in English · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00At least 2 persons are required.

Diamond: 2-hour tour with 8 stopsGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Note: a minimum of 2 persons is required per booking for this activity.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (1 to 16 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Russian and Turkish

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 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Central Park Joy ™

Is this one for you?Book the standard 60-minute tour if you want the highlights (Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Carousel, the Zoo) without committing a full afternoon, or extend to 90 minutes or two hours if you'd rather linger at each stop and see more of the park's interior. The private pedicab means your group sets the rhythm, and a guide who speaks your language handles the navigation and the stories.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 16 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 are the main stops on the Central Park pedicab tour?

The standard one-hour tour includes five stops: Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Carousel, Gapstow Bridge and the Central Park Zoo. The 90-minute option adds the Dairy and one more site, and the two-hour tour extends to eight stops, including the Boat House Restaurant, the Lake and the Wollman Rink depending on your route.

How long is the tour and can I extend it?

The standard tour runs 60 minutes and covers five stops. You can book a 90-minute tour with six stops or a two-hour tour with eight stops to see more of the park without walking.

Is the pedicab tour private or shared with other groups?

The tour is fully private, meaning your group rides alone with the guide. The pedicab is yours for the duration, and the guide will adjust the pace and stops to suit your interests.

What's included in the pedicab tour price?

The tour includes the pedicab ride, a knowledgeable guide, and professional photo-taking throughout so you have high-quality memories of the stops. Hotel pickup and tips are not included.