Private Pedicab Tour of Central Park: Movie Locations & Landmarks

Central Park has been a film set since 1908, and a pedicab ride shows you the exact spots.

A private pedicab tour of Central Park pairs a leisurely ride through the park with a guide who shares the history, design and movie trivia behind its landmarks. The tour covers 40 to 60 minutes depending on photo stops and how long you want to linger at each spot. You'll see Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields up close, and pass other notable sites like the Carousel, Wollman Rink and Conservatory Water without stopping. The pedicab holds up to three passengers, and the guide is live and speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pedicab tour of Central Park

• Start pedicab tour
• See Carusel and Walman Rink
• Pass The Mall and Sheep’s Meadow
• View Summer Stage and Zoo entrance
• Observe Conservatory Water and Boathouse
• Pass Tavern on the Green
• Stop at Bethesda Fountain for photos
• Stop at Cherry Hill for photos
• Optional walk to Bow Bridge
• Stop at Strawberry Fields for photos
• End tour after 40-60 minutes

The experience

A pedicab tour trades the walking for pedaling. Your driver does the work while you sit back and take in the park. The route moves at a pace that lets you absorb details: the fountains, the arches of the bridges, the statues tucked into the landscape. Because you're not on foot, you cover more ground and see both the stops where you'll get out for photos and the sites you pass without breaking stride.

The guide weaves in the park's history and design as you ride, but the real draw is the movie angle. Central Park has been a backdrop for over 300 films since 1908, and the driver points out the exact locations where scenes were shot. Some of those spots (Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields) are stops where you can get out and take a picture. Others, like the Carousel and the Boathouse, you'll see from the pedicab itself. If you want to walk the Bow Bridge, the guide can arrange that. Otherwise the tour keeps moving.

The whole thing runs between 40 and 60 minutes, which means it fits into a morning or an afternoon without eating your whole day. Some people finish faster. Others ask to stay longer at a particular spot. The pedicab holds three passengers maximum, so it stays intimate, and the driver is experienced enough to answer questions and adjust the route if something catches your eye.

What’s included

• Private pedicab tour of Central Park.
• experienced driver/guide who speaks English and shares the park's history and movie trivia.
• photo stops at Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields.
• views of the Carousel, Wollman Rink, The Mall and other landmarks from the pedicab.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-Hour Central Park Pedicab TourUp to 3 people · Guide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00A one-hour Central Park pedicab tour covering celebrity homes, favorite film locations, and scenic spots ideal for photos, including Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields

1-Hour Central Park Pedicab TourUp to 6 people · Guide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00Lasts one hour

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Information

Lasts 40m, runs every day, 11 start times, from US$ 125 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

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

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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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by enjoycentralpark

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover the park's highlights without walking. The pedicab does the work, and the 40- to 60-minute pace fits a morning or afternoon without dominating your day. It's built for small groups (up to three passengers), so it stays personal and the driver can adjust stops based on what interests you.

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Top questions

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 where we get out and take photos on this pedicab tour?

Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields are the designated photo stops on the tour. Bow Bridge is optional if you'd prefer to walk it instead of viewing it from the pedicab.

How long does the Central Park pedicab tour actually take?

The tour runs between 40 and 60 minutes depending on how many photo stops you want and how long you linger at each spot. The driver adjusts the pace to give you time to take pictures and ask questions.

Can small children ride on this pedicab tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the pedicab holds up to three passengers total, so there's room to accommodate them alongside adults.

What other Central Park landmarks do we see without stopping?

The tour passes the Carousel, Wollman Rink, The Mall, Sheep's Meadow, Summer Stage, the Zoo entrance, Conservatory Water, the Boathouse and Tavern on the Green as you ride through the park.

Does the guide talk about the movies filmed in Central Park?

Yes, the guide shares details about the over 300 films shot in Central Park since 1908 and points out the exact locations where scenes were filmed, so you'll recognize the spots from movies you've seen.