New York Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour
by Central Park Attractions
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This 90-minute guided pedicab tour in New York City offers a practical way to explore Central Park and its surroundings. The tour begins at Columbus Circle, where the guide points out the statue of Columbus atop a column with three ships. The route continues to the Central Park Carousel, a popular attraction since 1871, followed by the Chess & Checkers House visitor center with its outdoor game tables. Next is the Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop, located mid-park at 65th Street, offering park-related products. The pedicab then travels to Umpire Rock in the park’s southwest corner, providing views of Wollman Rink. The tour passes the historic Plaza Hotel, known for its appearances in films. Gapstow Bridge is the next stop, a well-known spot for photos overlooking the Pond. The route includes the Central Park Zoo, home to animals from various climates, with visible sea lion pools. The Balto Statue commemorates the 1925 Alaska serum run by dog sled teams. The tour continues to Central Park SummerStage, an outdoor performance venue at Rumsey Playfield. The pedicab moves through the Upper East Side, known for its museums, upscale shops, and classic architecture along Madison Avenue and Museum Mile. Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a two-level plaza with an arcade and a fountain called Angel of the Waters, is a featured stop. The Mall, lined with American elm trees and known as Literary Walk for its statues of writers, is next. Cherry Hill offers views of the Lake and blooming cherry trees in spring. Bow Bridge, with its curved design, provides expansive views of the Lake and is a popular location for photographs and wedding proposals. Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lennon, featuring the Imagine mosaic. The Dakota apartment building on Central Park West is included, noted for its architecture and residents. Tavern on the Green restaurant, located in the historic Sheepfold building, is also featured. The tour concludes at Pinebank Arch, a cast-iron bridge designed to blend with the landscape. The pedicab accommodates up to three passengers and allows hopping on and off for photos. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, and Russian. Goods and Services Tax and guides are included; gratuities are not. The remaining time is used for travel between stops and commentary on sights along the way.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Columbus Circle
The tour begins at Columbus Circle, where a large statue of Columbus stands on a column surrounded by representations of his ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. The pedestal features inscriptions and a winged figure holding a globe.
Central Park Carousel
The route passes the Central Park Carousel, an attraction operating since 1871 that entertains about 250,000 riders each year.
Chess & Checkers House
Next is the Chess & Checkers House, a historic octagonal brick building housing one of Central Park’s five visitor centers. Around it are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis.
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
Located mid-Park at 65th Street, the Dairy is the park’s largest gift shop offering various products. Purchases support the Central Park Conservancy’s maintenance efforts.
Umpire Rock
In the park’s southwest corner, Umpire Rock sits in Central Park’s first playground meadow. From here, riders can also see the Wollman Rink. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
The Plaza Hotel
The tour passes The Plaza hotel, which has been a notable New York hotel for over 100 years, hosting kings, presidents, and stars of stage and screen. It is also known for its appearance in the 1990s movie Home Alone.
Gapstow Bridge
Gapstow Bridge crosses a narrow part of the Pond and is popular for photographs and views of the surrounding scenery. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo houses animals from various climates, including sea lions visible from outside, snow leopards, grizzly bears, and penguins.
Balto Statue
The Balto Statue honors the sled dog famous for delivering diphtheria vaccines during a 1925 Alaska outbreak when planes could not fly due to weather.
Central Park Summerstage
SummerStage is an outdoor concert series held on Rumsey Playfield, an open sports field within the park.
Upper East Side
The tour passes the Upper East Side, a neighborhood known for its wealthy residents, designer shops on Madison Avenue, and cultural institutions along Museum Mile such as the Met and Guggenheim.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
At Bethesda Terrace, a two-level plaza featuring an Arcade and the Bethesda Fountain (Angel of the Waters), riders can see a popular spot for relaxing and viewing park architecture. The stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Mall
The Mall is a broad, straight path lined with American elm trees. Its southern section, Literary Walk, features statues of 19th-century writers. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill overlooks the Lake with a sloping lawn ideal for picnics and views of rowboats. It is known for cherry trees that bloom in spring. Stop duration is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge is named for its curved shape resembling a bow. It offers extensive views of the Lake and is a well-photographed, romantic spot. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lennon, featuring the Imagine mosaic where visitors pay tribute to the musician and peace activist.
5 min
The Dakota
The Dakota is a large apartment building on Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd Streets. It has a central H-shaped courtyard and is noted for its historical prestige and notable residents. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Tavern on the Green
Tavern on the Green, formerly known as the Sheepfold, is a historic restaurant in Central Park. It reopened in 2014 after renovations that restored parts of the original structure.
Pinebank Arch
Pinebank Arch is a cast-iron bridge over the bridle path designed to blend with the landscape. It is a popular photo spot with delicate ironwork and rock outcrops at each end. The stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway. If using Google maps, please make sure to enter a zip code for the correct location!
End point
Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway. If using Google maps, please make sure to enter a zip code for the correct location!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New York Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour
by Central Park Attractions
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.$88Overview
This 90-minute guided pedicab tour in New York City offers a practical way to explore Central Park and its surroundings. The tour begins at Columbus Circle, where the guide points out the statue of Columbus atop a column with three ships. The route continues to the Central Park Carousel, a popular attraction since 1871, followed by the Chess & Checkers House visitor center with its outdoor game tables. Next is the Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop, located mid-park at 65th Street, offering park-related products. The pedicab then travels to Umpire Rock in the park’s southwest corner, providing views of Wollman Rink. The tour passes the historic Plaza Hotel, known for its appearances in films. Gapstow Bridge is the next stop, a well-known spot for photos overlooking the Pond. The route includes the Central Park Zoo, home to animals from various climates, with visible sea lion pools. The Balto Statue commemorates the 1925 Alaska serum run by dog sled teams. The tour continues to Central Park SummerStage, an outdoor performance venue at Rumsey Playfield. The pedicab moves through the Upper East Side, known for its museums, upscale shops, and classic architecture along Madison Avenue and Museum Mile. Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a two-level plaza with an arcade and a fountain called Angel of the Waters, is a featured stop. The Mall, lined with American elm trees and known as Literary Walk for its statues of writers, is next. Cherry Hill offers views of the Lake and blooming cherry trees in spring. Bow Bridge, with its curved design, provides expansive views of the Lake and is a popular location for photographs and wedding proposals. Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lennon, featuring the Imagine mosaic. The Dakota apartment building on Central Park West is included, noted for its architecture and residents. Tavern on the Green restaurant, located in the historic Sheepfold building, is also featured. The tour concludes at Pinebank Arch, a cast-iron bridge designed to blend with the landscape. The pedicab accommodates up to three passengers and allows hopping on and off for photos. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, and Russian. Goods and Services Tax and guides are included; gratuities are not. The remaining time is used for travel between stops and commentary on sights along the way.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Columbus Circle
The tour begins at Columbus Circle, where a large statue of Columbus stands on a column surrounded by representations of his ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. The pedestal features inscriptions and a winged figure holding a globe.
Central Park Carousel
The route passes the Central Park Carousel, an attraction operating since 1871 that entertains about 250,000 riders each year.
Chess & Checkers House
Next is the Chess & Checkers House, a historic octagonal brick building housing one of Central Park’s five visitor centers. Around it are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis.
The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
Located mid-Park at 65th Street, the Dairy is the park’s largest gift shop offering various products. Purchases support the Central Park Conservancy’s maintenance efforts.
Umpire Rock
In the park’s southwest corner, Umpire Rock sits in Central Park’s first playground meadow. From here, riders can also see the Wollman Rink. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
The Plaza Hotel
The tour passes The Plaza hotel, which has been a notable New York hotel for over 100 years, hosting kings, presidents, and stars of stage and screen. It is also known for its appearance in the 1990s movie Home Alone.
Gapstow Bridge
Gapstow Bridge crosses a narrow part of the Pond and is popular for photographs and views of the surrounding scenery. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo houses animals from various climates, including sea lions visible from outside, snow leopards, grizzly bears, and penguins.
Balto Statue
The Balto Statue honors the sled dog famous for delivering diphtheria vaccines during a 1925 Alaska outbreak when planes could not fly due to weather.
Central Park Summerstage
SummerStage is an outdoor concert series held on Rumsey Playfield, an open sports field within the park.
Upper East Side
The tour passes the Upper East Side, a neighborhood known for its wealthy residents, designer shops on Madison Avenue, and cultural institutions along Museum Mile such as the Met and Guggenheim.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
At Bethesda Terrace, a two-level plaza featuring an Arcade and the Bethesda Fountain (Angel of the Waters), riders can see a popular spot for relaxing and viewing park architecture. The stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Mall
The Mall is a broad, straight path lined with American elm trees. Its southern section, Literary Walk, features statues of 19th-century writers. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill overlooks the Lake with a sloping lawn ideal for picnics and views of rowboats. It is known for cherry trees that bloom in spring. Stop duration is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge is named for its curved shape resembling a bow. It offers extensive views of the Lake and is a well-photographed, romantic spot. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lennon, featuring the Imagine mosaic where visitors pay tribute to the musician and peace activist.
5 min
The Dakota
The Dakota is a large apartment building on Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd Streets. It has a central H-shaped courtyard and is noted for its historical prestige and notable residents. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Tavern on the Green
Tavern on the Green, formerly known as the Sheepfold, is a historic restaurant in Central Park. It reopened in 2014 after renovations that restored parts of the original structure.
Pinebank Arch
Pinebank Arch is a cast-iron bridge over the bridle path designed to blend with the landscape. It is a popular photo spot with delicate ironwork and rock outcrops at each end. The stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Meeting point
Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway. If using Google maps, please make sure to enter a zip code for the correct location!
End point
Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway. If using Google maps, please make sure to enter a zip code for the correct location!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.