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Skip the crowds and see far more of Central Park than you ever could on foot - from the relaxed comfort of your own private, fully licensed pedicab. On this 1-hour ride, your local guide pedals you past 15+ of the park's most iconic spots, including Bethesda Terrace and its famous fountain, the romantic Bow Bridge and the Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon, sharing stories, history and famous movie locations along the way. Stop as often as you like - photo stops are unlimited and included, and your guide is happy to grab the perfect shot for you. There is no walking required, so it is the ideal introduction to the park for first-time visitors, couples and families - a relaxed, personal ride at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Grand Army Plaza, at the southeast corner of Central Park (near The Plaza Hotel and the Pulitzer Fountain). Look for the TruRide pedicab.
Itinerary
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1Bethesda Terrace
The iconic heart of Central Park - the grand Bethesda Terrace and its famous Bethesda Fountain (Angel of the Waters), a top photo stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bow Bridge
One of New York's most romantic and photographed bridges, with beautiful views over Central Park Lake - a favorite photo stop.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Strawberry Fields
The peaceful memorial to John Lennon, with the famous Imagine mosaic, near the Dakota Building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Wollman Rink
Your guide pauses at the rink made famous by Home Alone 2 and Serendipity. In winter you watch skaters circle beneath the Midtown skyline; in summer the same spot opens onto a wide view of Central Park South.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Gapstow Bridge (Pass by)
The vine-covered stone arch over the Pond, instantly recognisable from Home Alone 2 and Gossip Girl. One of the most photographed views in the park, with the Plaza Hotel framed behind it.
Admission ticket free -
Central Park Zoo (Pass by)
You roll past the gates of the zoo that inspired Madagascar and appeared in Mr. Popper's Penguins. Listen for the Delacorte Clock, whose bronze animals circle and chime on the half hour.
Admission ticket free -
Balto Statue (Pass by)
The bronze sled dog who carried diphtheria antiserum across Alaska in 1925 and later starred in his own animated film. A favourite with kids, polished smooth by decades of small hands.
Admission ticket free -
Sheep Meadow (Pass by)
Fifteen acres of open lawn with the Midtown skyline rising straight up behind it. Real sheep grazed here until 1934. This is the classic Central Park postcard shot.
Admission ticket free -
The Dakota (Pass by)
The Gothic apartment building across from Strawberry Fields where John Lennon lived, and the exterior used in Rosemary's Baby. Your guide points out the gabled roofline from inside the park.
Admission ticket free -
Central Park Carousel (Pass by)
One of the largest merry-go-rounds in the country, with 57 hand-carved horses dating to 1908. You hear the band organ before you see it.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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