Central Park 2-Hour Bike Tour Including Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, Reservoir and Strawberry Fields
by Fancy Apple
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts to be fitted with bikes. The guide will spend about 5 minutes reviewing safety rules and explaining the route. The 2-hour bike tour covers approximately 6 miles at a leisurely pace suitable for all skill levels. The first stop is near the Dairy Visitor Center, where riders spend 10 minutes at a notable rock formation with views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park surroundings. The group then cycles to Bethesda Fountain and Terrace for 15 minutes, exploring the architecture and lakeside views, including a short walk to learn about the area's history and its appearances in movies. Next, the tour continues to Belvedere Castle, a historic site where participants spend 20 minutes with a guide sharing information and a brief walk around the castle grounds. The ride proceeds to the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir for a 5-minute stop to view Manhattan. Afterward, the group pauses for 15 minutes at another scenic lake area on the Upper West Side. The final stop is Strawberry Fields, John Lennon's memorial, where visitors spend 15 minutes to pay respects near the location where he lived and was killed. The tour concludes with a return ride to the starting point. The price includes a 5-star guide, helmet, bike use, a Central Park map, and all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bike Setup and Introduction
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts to get fitted with bicycles. The guide prepares riders for the Central Park biking experience.
15 min
Safety Briefing
The guide explains safety guidelines and tour details to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
5 min
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
This stop features a well-known rock formation near the Dairy Visitor Center. Visitors can appreciate views combining the Manhattan skyline and Central Park’s natural surroundings.
10 min
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
At Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, participants explore the architectural features and look over the lake. The guide shares historical facts and movie location information, with a short walk around the area.
15 min
Belvedere Castle
A historic castle where the guide provides information, followed by a short walk to view the castle and its surroundings.
20 min
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Stop at the Reservoir for views of Manhattan across the water.
5 min
Lake Area on Upper West Side
Pause at another notable area in Central Park with lake views and Upper West Side scenery.
15 min
Strawberry Fields
Visit the John Lennon memorial near where he lived and was assassinated. Participants can pay tribute before the tour concludes back at the shop.
15 min
Meeting point
7th Avenue btw. 56th & 55th street
End point
7th Avenue btw. 56th & 55th street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Central Park 2-Hour Bike Tour Including Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, Reservoir and Strawberry Fields
by Fancy Apple
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts to be fitted with bikes. The guide will spend about 5 minutes reviewing safety rules and explaining the route. The 2-hour bike tour covers approximately 6 miles at a leisurely pace suitable for all skill levels. The first stop is near the Dairy Visitor Center, where riders spend 10 minutes at a notable rock formation with views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park surroundings. The group then cycles to Bethesda Fountain and Terrace for 15 minutes, exploring the architecture and lakeside views, including a short walk to learn about the area's history and its appearances in movies. Next, the tour continues to Belvedere Castle, a historic site where participants spend 20 minutes with a guide sharing information and a brief walk around the castle grounds. The ride proceeds to the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir for a 5-minute stop to view Manhattan. Afterward, the group pauses for 15 minutes at another scenic lake area on the Upper West Side. The final stop is Strawberry Fields, John Lennon's memorial, where visitors spend 15 minutes to pay respects near the location where he lived and was killed. The tour concludes with a return ride to the starting point. The price includes a 5-star guide, helmet, bike use, a Central Park map, and all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bike Setup and Introduction
Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts to get fitted with bicycles. The guide prepares riders for the Central Park biking experience.
15 min
Safety Briefing
The guide explains safety guidelines and tour details to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
5 min
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
This stop features a well-known rock formation near the Dairy Visitor Center. Visitors can appreciate views combining the Manhattan skyline and Central Park’s natural surroundings.
10 min
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
At Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, participants explore the architectural features and look over the lake. The guide shares historical facts and movie location information, with a short walk around the area.
15 min
Belvedere Castle
A historic castle where the guide provides information, followed by a short walk to view the castle and its surroundings.
20 min
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Stop at the Reservoir for views of Manhattan across the water.
5 min
Lake Area on Upper West Side
Pause at another notable area in Central Park with lake views and Upper West Side scenery.
15 min
Strawberry Fields
Visit the John Lennon memorial near where he lived and was assassinated. Participants can pay tribute before the tour concludes back at the shop.
15 min
Meeting point
7th Avenue btw. 56th & 55th street
End point
7th Avenue btw. 56th & 55th street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.