--- title: Central Park Pedicab Tour / Photo Stops lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 38 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 80 (Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-pedicab-tour-photo-stops/ --- # Central Park Pedicab Tour / Photo Stops In our comparison: #34 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Central Park is a vast and diverse oasis with a rich history. It covers 843 acres and has over 60 attractions, including lakes, bridges, statues, gardens, and monuments. Our Pedicab Tours in Central Park will take you to the most iconic spots in the park, such as Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and The Mall. But we also love to show you the park's hidden gems and lesser-known corners, allowing you to see Central Park from a unique perspective. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will teach you about the park's history, and culture. We are not just tour guides but entertainers who bring Central Park to life with engaging stories and interesting facts. Our tours are designed to be informative but also fun and memorable. You'll have many opportunities to take photos, ask questions, and interact with other riders. You'll also enjoy the fresh air, the exercise, and the city skyline views. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for this remarkable urban park. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Note: In front of Starbucks Coffee, - 23 start times: between 08:00 and 19:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €38 per person for the 1 HOUR CLASSIC option; other options up to €83 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NYC Park Tours™ | Central Park Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.98 from 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 52. - 5 stars: 51 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 1 HOUR CLASSIC | €38 / person | English | 4 STOPS: Wollman Rink (Ice rink ). Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge). Strawberry Fields (John Lennon). .: Requires MINIMUM 2 person per booking | | 1.5-HOURS COMBO | €63 / person | English | 5 STOPS: Wollman Rink. Bethesda Fountain. Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge) Strawberry Fields. Alice in Wonderland. .: Requires MINIMUM 2 person per booking | | 2 - HOURS DELUXE | €83 / person | English | 7 STOPS :: Wollman Rink. Bethesda Fountain. Cherry Hill (Bow Bridge) Strawberry Fields. Alice in Wonderland. Reservoir. Belvedere Castle .: Requires MINIMUM 2 person per booking | ## What's included - Private experience, allowing for a personalized and exclusive journey tailored to your preferences - A scenic pedicab ride, offering a comfortable and leisurely way to explore the area. - Experienced guide who will share fascinating insights and stories throughout the tour. - Taking photo to capture high-quality moments, ensuring you have lasting memories of your tour. ## Not included - Gratuites/Tips (Optional) - Hotel pickup ## Itinerary 1. **Central Park** (1h; admission included) - Leave the noisy, crowded concrete city behind and enter the peaceful, green world of Central Park for an hour-long pedicab tour. Our very friendly tour guide and pedicab operator will take you to the most famous attractions in the park and tell you everything about each one... 2. **Central Park Carousel** - Originally crafted in 1908 by Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein, the current Carousel is one of the nation's largest merry-go-rounds, featuring 57 hand-carved horses and two decorative chariots. While still in working condition, it is over 100 years old and has undergone many... 3. **Chess & Checkers House was built in 1952 to offer visitors of all ages a spac...** - Chess & Checkers House was built in 1952 to offer visitors of all ages a space to play games. Surrounding the octagonal brick structure are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis 4. **Wollman Rink** (5m) - From Movies: Serendipity, Rayn-o-Nyle, Home Alone 2. Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating... 5. **Gapstow Bridge** (3m) - From films Home Alone 2, Gossip Girls, Jersey Girl, King Kong. It rustic stone construction, much of which is covered in vines, blends in with the surrounding landscape. The bridge brings visitors over the narrow neck of the Pond and is also a popular spot for enjoying an... 6. **Famous place from movie Home Alone 2 (pigeon lady)** - The picturesque Pond, a 3.8-acre lake, was placed on the site of steep rock outcrops and a natural brook that came from the west side of Manhattan Island and emptied into the East River. In Olmsted and Vaux’s original plan, the area around the Pond was carefully designed to... 7. **Central Park Zoo** - From Movie Madagascar, Mr Popper's Pinguin. The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. 8. **Balto Statue** - National Hero Siberian Husky Dog From Movie Balto. Statue from 1925. A bronze statue of Balto by Frederick Roth is installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. Balto was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala. 9. **Rumsey Playfield** - Good Morning America Show Summer Stage. Located on a hill overlooking the Concert Ground, the site originally featured a restaurant created by Park co-designer Calvert Vaux, which was known as the Casino. (The restaurant did not host any gambling; the name means “little... 10. **Conservatory Water** (1m) - From Movie Stuart little. Its main feature is an ornamental pond, also known as the Model Boat Pond, where children and hobbyists launch and race miniature sailboats and yachts. These are stored and rented at the nearby Kerbs Boathouse, which also houses a cafe. The edges of... 11. **From Movie Made in Manhattan** (5m) - This wide, straight path lined by two rows of American elm trees was designed by Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux as a formal promenade and gathering space. Like many areas of the Park, visitors can experience this landscape in largely the same way they... 12. **From Movies: Sex In The City, 27 Dresses** - With their 1858 landscaping plan under construction, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux began adding architectural features to their Park design. Around 1874, Vaux designed a two-story boathouse at the eastern end of the Lake. Here visitors could purchase refreshments,... 13. **NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides** (10m) - Bethesda Fountain is the central feature on the lower level of the terrace. The pool is centered by a fountain sculpture designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and unveiled in 1873. Also called the Angel of the Waters, the statue refers to the biblical healing of a disabled man at... 14. **Bethesda Terrace** (10m) - From Movies : Gossip Girls, Home alone,Elf,Spider Man, Law and Order, 27 Dresses. Avengers, Made In Manhattan. The Mintons encaustic tiles of the arcade ceiling were removed in the 1980s renovation because the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission deemed the tiles... 15. **Cherry Hill Fountain is the most historical fountain in New York City's Centr...** (5m) - Cherry Hill Fountain is the most historical fountain in New York City's Central Park. It is located just to the west of Bethesda Fountain, enclosed in a circular plaza in Cherry Hill. Designed by Jacob Wrey Mould and dedicated in the 1860s, the ornamental structure was... 16. **This 20-acre water body connects the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace, and various we...** (3m) - This 20-acre water body connects the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace, and various west side landscapes to form what is often called the heart of Central Park. In addition to wandering its varied shoreline and appreciating its many vistas, visitors can also explore the Lake by boat... 17. **Bow Bridge** (10m) - the bridge was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, and completed in 1862. It was built by the Bronx-based iron foundry Janes, Kirtland & Co., the same company that constructed the dome of U.S. Capitol Building. The bridge was restored in 1974.The bridge was closed... 18. **The Falconer** - was donated to Central Park by the Irish-American businessman George Kemp in 1875. He saw the artwork while traveling in Europe and commissioned the artist, English sculptor George Blackall Simonds, to create a larger-scale version for the Park. 19. **Daniel Webster Monument** - Daniel Webster served for nearly 40 years as a Representative, then Senator, and lastly as Secretary of State. His well-documented orations on the Constitution taught Americans their history in an era before textbooks. The American manufacturing magnate Gordon W. Burnham... 20. **Strawberry Fields** (5m) - is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) landscaped section in New York City's Central Park, designed by the landscape architect Bruce Kelly, that is dedicated to the memory of former Beatles member John Lennon. It is named after the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever", written by... 21. **The Dakota** - After Clark announced plans for an apartment complex at the site in 1879, work began in late October 1880. The building was not given its name until mid-1882, and Clark died before the Dakota was completed in October 1884. The Dakota was fully rented upon its completion. The... 22. **This 15-acre lawn is one of the most popular destinations in the south end of...** - This 15-acre lawn is one of the most popular destinations in the south end of the Park and ideal for relaxing, sunbathing, reading, and picnicking, as well as marveling at the contrast between the verdant Park and the towering skyline of Manhattan. 23. **Tavern on the Green is an American cuisine restaurant in Central Park** - From its opening in 1934 to its closure in 2009, the restaurant changed ownership several times. From 2010 until 2012, the building was used as a public visitor center and gift shop run by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. After a multimillion-dollar... 24. **From Movie Elf** (1m) - Designed to be integrated with the landscape, it seems to emerge from rock outcrops on either end, and its lacy ironwork almost blends in with the surrounding foliage. The bridge is often photographed and is a popular spot from which to survey the surrounding landscapes and... 25. **Heckscher Playground** - is a play area located in New York City's Central Park, located close to Central Park South between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. It is the oldest and largest of Central Park's 22 playgrounds. Opened in 1926, Heckscher Playground is named for philanthropist August Hecksche 26. **Alice in Wonderland Statue** (5m) - Included in 2 hours tour. Alice in Wonderland was a gift from the philanthropist and publisher George Delacorte. He intended the donation as a gift to the children of the City and a memorial for his recently deceased wife Margarita (1891–1956), an enthusiastic linguist and... 27. **Cleopatra's Needle** - Included in 2 hours tour. Created roughly 3,500 years ago in Egypt, the Obelisk—also known as Cleopatra's Needle—was dedicated in Central Park in 1881. Standing between the Great Lawn and the Met Museum, the Obelisk is the oldest outdoor monument in NYC. 28. **The Metropolitan Museum of Art** (2m) - Included in 2 hours tour. In 1874, the park commissioners offered the committee land in Central Park for the construction of a museum building and asked Park architect Calvert Vaux to design it. Vaux created a plan for a High Victorian Gothic building with multiple wings that... 29. **Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir** (5m) - Included in 2 hours tour. The Reservoir was built between 1858 and 1862 to provide additional capacity for the City’s first receiving reservoir, which pre-dated the Park and was located just to the south. While the original reservoir had a rectangular shape, the current... 30. **Belvedere Castle** (10m) - Included in 2 hours tour. Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It contains exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and since 1919 has housed Central Park’s official weather station. Belvedere Castle was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 23 start times between 08:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Note: In front of Starbucks Coffee, between 57th and 58th streets. Your assigned driver/guide will approach you to verify your name. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - ***MINIMUM 2 TRAVELERS REQUIRED ## Compared with other Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 80** | €38 | 1h–3h | 4.98 (52) | private | | [Private Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.98 (7622) | private | | [Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-pedicab-guided-tours/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.97 (8664) | private | | [Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-guided-pedicab-tours/?format=md) | €59 | 1h | 4.97 (605) | private | Ranked #34 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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