Central Park Private Pedicab Tour: 1 Hour, Licensed Guide

Sit back while someone else navigates Central Park's highlights

A private pedicab tour of Central Park's Lower Loop lasts one hour, with a licensed guide who narrates history and makes stops at major landmarks including Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Balto statue and the Boathouse. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language you choose at booking, and children from age 10 are welcome to ride along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Central Park highlights by pedicab

• Board private pedicab in Central Park
• Visit Bethesda Fountain
• Stop at Cherry Hill
• See Strawberry Fields
• Pass Ice Skating Rink and Carousel
• View Chess & Checkers House
• Walk along The Mall
• Spot Summer Stage and Balto Statue
• Drive through Sheep’s Meadow
• Pass Tavern on the Green and The Boathouse
• See The Dairy and other landmarks
• Listen to guide’s narration and facts

The experience

You're picked up at your hotel or a meeting point in Manhattan, then pedaled through Central Park instead of walking it yourself. The guide handles the route while you sit back and take in the sights: no navigation, no figuring out which path leads where across 843 acres. A licensed, friendly guide narrates facts and history as you move through the Lower Loop, pointing out landmarks and stopping at the ones worth lingering at.

The tour hits Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields, then covers other sites along the way: the Ice Skating Rink, Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, the Mall, Summer Stage, Balto statue, Sheep's Meadow, Tavern on the Green, the Boathouse and the Dairy. You're moving the whole time but sitting down, which saves your feet and keeps the pace relaxed enough to actually absorb what you're seeing instead of rushing between stops.

The pedicab holds you and your group: no strangers, no shared ride. If you have small children, they can ride in a stroller or pram alongside the pedicab, and kids from age 10 can ride in the seat with you. Service animals are welcome. The whole thing takes an hour, which is long enough to see the park's main attractions without eating up your whole afternoon.

What’s included

• Private pedicab transportation through Central Park's Lower Loop.
• licensed guide narration in your choice of language.
• stops at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 13 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Central Park Carriage Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Manhattan without a car or prefer not to walk the park's 843 acres. The pedicab picks you up and does the navigating, so you see the highlights in an hour without figuring out the route yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (10 to 13 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 stops at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill and Strawberry Fields, and the guide points out and narrates history for the Ice Skating Rink, Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, the Mall, Summer Stage, Balto statue, Sheep's Meadow, Tavern on the Green, the Boathouse and the Dairy as you ride through the Lower Loop.

How long does the pedicab tour take?

The tour lasts one hour and covers the Lower Loop of Central Park, moving through all the major highlights without requiring you to walk.

Where does the pedicab tour pick me up?

Pickup is included at your hotel or a meeting point in Manhattan. Confirm your location when you book.