Central Park pedicab tour: 2-hour private guided ride

Ride through Central Park in a pedicab while a guide points out movie locations and historic landmarks.

A private 2-hour pedicab tour of Central Park with a professional English-speaking guide covers 32 attractions across 9 stops, including Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, The Dakota, and Bow Bridge. The tour departs from 1411 6th Avenue and requires a minimum of 2 travelers. Children from age 1 are welcome, and you choose between a standard 2-hour tour or a deluxe option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Central Park Carouselpassing by
2. Gapstow Bridge3m
3. Central Park Zoopassing by
4. Balto Statue2m
5. Bethesda Terrace5m
6. Bow Bridge5m
7. Strawberry Fields5m
8. The Dakota5m

Central Park 2-hour Pedicab Tour

• Board pedicab in Central Park
• Visit Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
• See Central Park Carousel
• Stop at Cherry Hill Fountain
• Explore Sheep Meadow
• View The Dakota building
• Visit The Pond
• See Strawberry Fields memorial
• Pass Tavern on the Green
• Cross Bow Bridge
• View The Lake and Boathouse
• Stop at Balto Statue
• Pass The Mall and Bandshell
• End tour in Central Park

The experience

You sit in a colorful pedicab rickshaw while your guide pedals through Central Park, pointing out landmarks and the stories behind them. The route covers 32 attractions in two hours: Bethesda Terrace and its fountain, Cherry Hill, Sheep Meadow, The Lake, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields (dedicated to John Lennon in 1985), and The Dakota, the first building constructed on the Upper West Side in 1884. The guide shares which spots appeared in films like Home Alone, Elf, Spider-Man and Gossip Girl, and stops so you can take photos at the most recognizable locations.

The tour also passes the Central Park Carousel, built in 1906 and the first carousel in the city, the Balto Statue (famous from the 1925 Serum Run), Alice in Wonderland statue, Gapstow Bridge, and the Boathouse on The Lake. You'll see Roosevelt Island views, the Bandshell where Good Morning America films, and Tavern on the Green. The guide, working since 2010, knows the park's history (Central Park was established between 1858 and 1873 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux), and shares details about each stop as you move through the green heart of the city.

Pickup happens at 1411 6th Avenue in Midtown, and the whole tour runs two hours. You need at least 2 travelers to book, and children from age 1 can ride. At checkout, you'll choose between the standard 2-hour tour or the deluxe option. Public transportation is available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

What’s included

• Private pedicab rickshaw tour.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• 32 attractions across 9 stops including Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, The Dakota, and The Lake.
• photo stops at movie locations.
• meeting at 1411 6th Avenue.

Options for this experience

2 options

Deluxe tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Covers 7 stops: Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge), Strawberry Fields, Alice in Wonderland, the Reservoir, and Belvedere Castle. Requires a minimum of 2 persons per booking.

2-hour tour for 3 personsGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Select "1 Adult" for 3 persons. Covers 7 stops: Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge), Strawberry Fields, Alice in Wonderland, the Reservoir, and Belvedere Castle.

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

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 23 start times, from US$ 89 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Friday: 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 and 19:00Friday: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

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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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (1 to 14 years)

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by NYC Park Tours™ | Central Park Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover the park's major landmarks without walking or navigating on your own. The guide handles the route and the stories, and you stay seated the whole time. The private pedicab means your group moves at one pace without waiting for other travelers to catch up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 14 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 movie and TV locations does the Central Park pedicab tour pass?

The tour passes over 30 filming locations from Home Alone, Elf, Gossip Girl, Spider-Man, Avengers, Sex and the City, and other films. Bethesda Terrace appears in Home Alone, Elf, Enchanted and Law and Order; Bow Bridge is from Spider-Man and Elf; Gapstow Bridge is from Home Alone; and Strawberry Fields was featured in multiple productions.

Where does the Central Park pedicab tour start and how do I get there?

The tour departs from 1411 6th Avenue in New York, NY 10019. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point.

How many attractions and stops are included in the 2-hour tour?

The tour covers 32 attractions across 9 stops, including Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, The Dakota, The Lake, Cherry Hill, the Carousel, Balto Statue, and Roosevelt Island views.

What's the difference between the standard and deluxe 2-hour pedicab tour options?

Both options run 2 hours and cover the same Central Park route with a professional guide. The deluxe tour is available as an upgrade choice at checkout, and the standard tour accommodates 3 persons. You select which option suits your group when you book.