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Discover more of Central Park on this premium 90-minute private pedicab tour - a deeper, more relaxed ride than the classic hour. Sit back in your own fully licensed pedicab while a local guide pedals you past 20+ iconic landmarks, with time for 5 scenic photo stops. You'll pause at Bethesda Terrace and its famous fountain, Cherry Hill with its lake and skyline views, the romantic Bow Bridge, the Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon, and the Victorian Belvedere Castle with sweeping views over the park. Along the way you'll glide past hidden gems and famous movie locations while your guide shares stories about the park's history. There is no walking required, so it's ideal for families, couples and first-time visitors who want to see more of the park at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Grand Army Plaza, next to the Pulitzer Fountain (corner of 59th Street & 5th Avenue). Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour. Your guide will be waiting with a black pedicab and will contact you if needed.
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 -
4Belvedere Castle
The Victorian castle at the heart of the park, offering sweeping panoramic views over Central Park - a highlight of the longer tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Wollman 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 -
Conservatory Water (Pass by)
The model boat pond from Stuart Little, where hobbyists still sail miniature yachts on weekends. The Alice in Wonderland and Hans Christian Andersen statues sit on its banks.
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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