Central Park Private Pedicab Tour: Film Locations & Hidden Gems

Glide past iconic landmarks and film locations while your guide narrates the history and hidden corners of Central Park.

A private pedicab tour of Central Park with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German or other languages, covering landmarks like Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace and Belvedere Castle. Tours run 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the option you choose. A photographer is included, and you get a warm blanket or cooler fan depending on the season.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each9 stops

1. Central Park Zoopassing by
2. Gapstow Bridgepassing by
3. Balto Statuepassing by
4. Bethesda Terrace10m
5. Bow Bridge10m
6. Strawberry Fields5m
7. Central Park Carouselpassing by
8. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ReservoirEntry included5m
9. Belvedere CastleEntry included15m

Explore Central Park by Pedicab

• Visit Central Park Zoo
• Pass Gapstow Bridge
• Enjoy city view and ice rink
• See Balto Statue
• Pass Roosevelt Island
• Watch model boat sailing
• Visit Bethesda Terrace
• Pass collection of Elm trees
• Pass restaurant on the lake
• See Cherry blossom trees and Cherry Hill fountain
• Visit Bow Bridge
• See Imagine mosaic of John Lennon
• Pass iconic picnic place
• Pass famous restaurant since 1932
• Pass baseball field
• Pass snowball fight scene from movie Elf
• Pass largest playground in Central Park
• Pass public place
• Pass Central Park Carousel
• Pass first building in Central Park
• Visit top attraction
• Visit Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
• Visit Belvedere Castle

The experience

The pedicab itself is the point. You sit back while a local guide pedals you through the park's most recognizable spots and the quieter corners most visitors miss. The route passes the Central Park Zoo (featured in Madagascar), Gapstow Bridge (Home Alone), the Balto Statue, and Roosevelt Island's collection of elm and cherry blossom trees. You'll see Bethesda Terrace, the oldest carousel in the park, and the Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields dedicated to John Lennon. Bow Bridge, the oldest bridge in New York City, frames views across the water, and Belvedere Castle sits high enough to give you a vantage point over the whole landscape.

The tour works for individuals, couples, and families: infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome. If you're traveling with a larger group, multiple pedicabs can ride side by side so everyone stays together. A photographer travels with you to capture moments at the best spots, and depending on the season, you get either a warm blanket or a cooler fan to stay comfortable during the ride.

You choose how deep you want to go: the 30-minute express hits the highlights, the small loop covers a tighter circuit, the 1-hour tour opens up more ground, the 90-minute deluxe adds breathing room between stops, and the 2-hour whole park option lets you linger and explore without rushing. The guide speaks your language: English, Spanish, French, German or several others are available. If you need hotel pickup, that's an add-on arranged at checkout.

What’s included

• Pedicab ride with a knowledgeable local guide.
• professional photographer to capture moments at key landmarks.
• warm blanket or cooler fan depending on season.
• private tour experience that keeps groups together on multiple pedicabs if needed.

Options for this experience

4 options

Express tour of 30 minutesGuide in 5 languages · 24 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 20:00A non-stop tour lasting 30 minutes.

Private tour lasting 1 hourGuide in 5 languages · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Lasting 1 hour, this tour includes up to 4 stops and covers the most famous spots in Central Park. Highlights include Wollman Rink (Skyline), Bethesda Terrace (Home Alone), Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge) and Strawberry Fields (John Lennon).

Deluxe tour of 90 minutesGuide in English, French or Russian · 23 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 19:30Lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, this tour includes up to 6 stops and covers 70% of Central Park's attractions. The six top sights are Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, the Alice in Wonderland statue, Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields.

Tour of the whole park lasting 2 hoursGuide in 5 languages · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Lasting 2 hours, this tour takes in up to 7 stops and covers all of Central Park's top attractions. Across the entire park you will see Wollman Rink, Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, the Alice in Wonderland statue, the Reservoir, the Castle and Strawberry Fields.

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Information

Lasts 30m–2h, runs every day, 25 start times, from US$ 35 per person, with live guides in 7 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20:00

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Persian, Russian and Turkish

Audio guideSpanish, Italian and Portuguese

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

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Youth (5 to 10 years) · Child (under 5): free

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NYC Experience

Is this one for you?The 30-minute express works if you're short on time and want the park's most famous spots without a long commitment. Pick the 1-hour or 90-minute option if you want to linger at film locations and hear the stories behind them without feeling rushed. The 2-hour whole park tour suits travelers who want to see everything from the zoo to Belvedere Castle in a single ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 10 years); Child (under 5): free.

What film and TV locations does the Central Park pedicab tour pass?

The tour includes Gapstow Bridge from Home Alone, the Central Park Zoo from Madagascar, Strawberry Fields with the John Lennon Imagine mosaic, and Roosevelt Island's Cherry Hill fountain featured in Friends. The snowball fight scene from Elf also happens on the route, and the largest playground in the park appeared in the TV show Jessie.

How long does the Central Park pedicab tour take?

Tours range from 30 minutes for the express option up to 2 hours for the whole park tour. The small loop, 1-hour private tour, and 90-minute deluxe option give you choices in between depending on how much ground you want to cover.

What's included in the pedicab tour?

The tour includes the pedicab ride with a professional guide, a photographer to capture photos at key spots, and either a warm blanket or cooler fan depending on the season. Tips are optional and arranged at checkout.

Is the pedicab tour wheelchair accessible?

The pedicab itself is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby. Service animals are allowed on the tour.