Central Park Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops and Expert Guide
by Experience NYC
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The tour begins as the group boards a private pedicab to explore New York City's Central Park. The guide starts by explaining how the park was created before riding past Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel. The route covers the east side of the park, highlighting apartments where celebrities live and locations seen in TV shows. The pedicab stops first at Bethesda Fountain for about 10 minutes, where guests can walk around, take pictures, and have photos taken by the guide. The tour then continues past landmarks such as the Central Park Carousel, Wollman Rink, Central Park Zoo, the Mall, Balto statue, Rumsey Playfield, and Conservatory Water. Views of the Boathouse restaurant and Upper East Side apartments are also included. Additional photo stops include Umpire Rock with views of the city skyline, Bow Bridge for about 7 minutes, Strawberry Fields for 5 minutes, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir for 10 minutes, Shakespeare Garden for 5 minutes, and Belvedere Castle for 10 minutes. The guide shares historical and cultural information at each stop. Other sights along the route are the Dakota Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleopatra’s Needle, the Great Lawn, the American Museum of Natural History, Tavern on the Green restaurant, Sheep Meadow, Pinebank Bridge, the largest playground in the park, and a building owned by Donald Trump overlooking Central Park. This fully guided tour lasts between 1 and 3 hours. It includes warm blankets when needed and photo assistance from the guide. Bathrooms are available during the tour. Pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Central Park
The tour enters Central Park where the guide shares facts and history about this urban park in New York City.
Central Park Carousel
Guests see the Central Park Carousel, operating since 1871, while the guide explains the history and details of its hand-carved horses.
Wollman Rink
The route passes Wollman Rink, known for ice skating and featured in films like "Home Alone 2" and "Serendipity." The guide shares its history and movie appearances.
Umpire Rock
The first photo stop is at Umpire Rock, offering views of Central Park and the city skyline. The guide helps capture photos here for guests.
10 min
Plaza Hotel
The tour continues with views of the Plaza Hotel, a movie location from "Home Alone 2," with the guide providing historical facts.
Central Park Zoo
Guests pass Central Park Zoo, home to animals worldwide and featured in the animated movie "Madagascar."
Mall of Central Park
The tour proceeds to the Mall, a tree-lined promenade known for American elm trees and appearances in movies like "Maid in Manhattan."
Balto Statue
The Balto statue honors the sled dog from 1925, with the guide sharing the story behind this memorial.
Rumsey Playfield
The tour passes Rumsey Playfield, an event venue known for concerts and shows such as "Good Morning America."
Upper East Side
Guests see apartments on the Upper East Side, featured in "Gossip Girl," with the guide noting famous buildings and lifestyle stories.
Conservatory Water
The ride goes by Conservatory Water, a pond known for small sailboats featured in "Stuart Little."
Boathouse Restaurant
A view of the Boathouse restaurant is included, seen in films such as "Sex and the City" and "27 Dresses."
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
The second stop is Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, where guests spend about 10 minutes walking, taking photos, and exploring with guide assistance.
10 min
Bethesda Terrace
After the fountain, guests see Bethesda Terrace, noted for its architecture and tile work beneath the arches.
Cherry Hill
At Cherry Hill, the tour offers views of the Upper West Side and a fountain that inspired one from the TV show "Friends."
The Lake
Guests view the Lake with gondolas and rowboats moving on its surface.
Bow Bridge
The third photo stop is Bow Bridge, where guests spend about 7 minutes taking photos and hearing the bridge’s history.
7 min
Dakota Building
The tour passes the Dakota Building, known for its architecture and as John Lennon’s home, with stories shared about Lennon and the building’s significance.
Strawberry Fields
The fourth stop is Strawberry Fields, featuring the "Imagine" mosaic honoring John Lennon, with the guide explaining its background during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guests see the Metropolitan Museum of Art from behind, with the guide pointing out details about the museum.
Cleopatra’s Needle
The tour passes the 3,500-year-old Obelisk, known as Cleopatra’s Needle, with the guide describing its journey from Egypt to New York.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
The fifth stop is the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, where guests spend about 10 minutes enjoying views and photos as the guide shares its history.
10 min
Great Lawn
The route passes Central Park’s Great Lawn, a well-known open space used for concerts and local gatherings.
Shakespeare Garden
The next stop is Shakespeare Garden, a landscaped area featuring plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works, visited for about 5 minutes.
5 min
Belvedere Castle
The seventh photo stop is Belvedere Castle, with panoramic views of the park and city, discussed by the guide during a 10-minute visit.
10 min
+ 6 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at an easy-to-find location at the intersection of W 58th Street and 7th Avenue. Begin your tour by being warmly welcomed by your friendly guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of your upcoming journey through Central Park.
End point
Meet your tour guide at an easy-to-find location at the intersection of W 58th Street and 7th Avenue. Begin your tour by being warmly welcomed by your friendly guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of your upcoming journey through Central Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Central Park Private Pedicab Tour with Photo Stops and Expert Guide
by Experience NYC
Choose from 3 available options
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.$84Overview
The tour begins as the group boards a private pedicab to explore New York City's Central Park. The guide starts by explaining how the park was created before riding past Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel. The route covers the east side of the park, highlighting apartments where celebrities live and locations seen in TV shows. The pedicab stops first at Bethesda Fountain for about 10 minutes, where guests can walk around, take pictures, and have photos taken by the guide. The tour then continues past landmarks such as the Central Park Carousel, Wollman Rink, Central Park Zoo, the Mall, Balto statue, Rumsey Playfield, and Conservatory Water. Views of the Boathouse restaurant and Upper East Side apartments are also included. Additional photo stops include Umpire Rock with views of the city skyline, Bow Bridge for about 7 minutes, Strawberry Fields for 5 minutes, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir for 10 minutes, Shakespeare Garden for 5 minutes, and Belvedere Castle for 10 minutes. The guide shares historical and cultural information at each stop. Other sights along the route are the Dakota Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleopatra’s Needle, the Great Lawn, the American Museum of Natural History, Tavern on the Green restaurant, Sheep Meadow, Pinebank Bridge, the largest playground in the park, and a building owned by Donald Trump overlooking Central Park. This fully guided tour lasts between 1 and 3 hours. It includes warm blankets when needed and photo assistance from the guide. Bathrooms are available during the tour. Pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Central Park
The tour enters Central Park where the guide shares facts and history about this urban park in New York City.
Central Park Carousel
Guests see the Central Park Carousel, operating since 1871, while the guide explains the history and details of its hand-carved horses.
Wollman Rink
The route passes Wollman Rink, known for ice skating and featured in films like "Home Alone 2" and "Serendipity." The guide shares its history and movie appearances.
Umpire Rock
The first photo stop is at Umpire Rock, offering views of Central Park and the city skyline. The guide helps capture photos here for guests.
10 min
Plaza Hotel
The tour continues with views of the Plaza Hotel, a movie location from "Home Alone 2," with the guide providing historical facts.
Central Park Zoo
Guests pass Central Park Zoo, home to animals worldwide and featured in the animated movie "Madagascar."
Mall of Central Park
The tour proceeds to the Mall, a tree-lined promenade known for American elm trees and appearances in movies like "Maid in Manhattan."
Balto Statue
The Balto statue honors the sled dog from 1925, with the guide sharing the story behind this memorial.
Rumsey Playfield
The tour passes Rumsey Playfield, an event venue known for concerts and shows such as "Good Morning America."
Upper East Side
Guests see apartments on the Upper East Side, featured in "Gossip Girl," with the guide noting famous buildings and lifestyle stories.
Conservatory Water
The ride goes by Conservatory Water, a pond known for small sailboats featured in "Stuart Little."
Boathouse Restaurant
A view of the Boathouse restaurant is included, seen in films such as "Sex and the City" and "27 Dresses."
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
The second stop is Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, where guests spend about 10 minutes walking, taking photos, and exploring with guide assistance.
10 min
Bethesda Terrace
After the fountain, guests see Bethesda Terrace, noted for its architecture and tile work beneath the arches.
Cherry Hill
At Cherry Hill, the tour offers views of the Upper West Side and a fountain that inspired one from the TV show "Friends."
The Lake
Guests view the Lake with gondolas and rowboats moving on its surface.
Bow Bridge
The third photo stop is Bow Bridge, where guests spend about 7 minutes taking photos and hearing the bridge’s history.
7 min
Dakota Building
The tour passes the Dakota Building, known for its architecture and as John Lennon’s home, with stories shared about Lennon and the building’s significance.
Strawberry Fields
The fourth stop is Strawberry Fields, featuring the "Imagine" mosaic honoring John Lennon, with the guide explaining its background during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guests see the Metropolitan Museum of Art from behind, with the guide pointing out details about the museum.
Cleopatra’s Needle
The tour passes the 3,500-year-old Obelisk, known as Cleopatra’s Needle, with the guide describing its journey from Egypt to New York.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
The fifth stop is the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, where guests spend about 10 minutes enjoying views and photos as the guide shares its history.
10 min
Great Lawn
The route passes Central Park’s Great Lawn, a well-known open space used for concerts and local gatherings.
Shakespeare Garden
The next stop is Shakespeare Garden, a landscaped area featuring plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works, visited for about 5 minutes.
5 min
Belvedere Castle
The seventh photo stop is Belvedere Castle, with panoramic views of the park and city, discussed by the guide during a 10-minute visit.
10 min
+ 6 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at an easy-to-find location at the intersection of W 58th Street and 7th Avenue. Begin your tour by being warmly welcomed by your friendly guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of your upcoming journey through Central Park.
End point
Meet your tour guide at an easy-to-find location at the intersection of W 58th Street and 7th Avenue. Begin your tour by being warmly welcomed by your friendly guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of your upcoming journey through Central Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.