Embark on our scenic Private New York City Bike Tour of Central Park’s 843 acres. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll pedal past landmarks like Bethesda Fountain and Belvedere Castle, to the bustling Central Park Zoo and serene Sheep Meadow. This two-hour tour unveils the park’s history and hidden gems, offering a leisurely, informative ride through America’s first landscaped public park. From cinematic scenes to historic architecture, you’ll experience the park’s diverse attractions in an intimate, active way. Don’t miss out on this unique way to experience one of the city’s most beloved green spaces.
Tour Itinerary & Highlights
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
- Your Central Park bike tour begins when you meet your expert local tour guide at 56 West 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Here you’ll get set up with your bike and your helmet. You’ll also get an overview of what lies ahead as well as basic safety instructions.
- From there your guide will escort you to Central Park to begin your exploration of this remarkable slice of tranquility in the heart of Manhattan.
- As you pedal through the park, and pass beneath many of its 26,000 trees, you’ll be in awe as you catch glimpses of the NYC skyscrapers peeking out from this peaceful haven.
- Your NYC custom tour will include in-depth narration and will allow you the chance to stop several times during your ride to get up close to some of the park’s most famous attractions – as well as its hidden gems – for photo opportunities.
- Among those sites and stops will be Bethesda Terrace, where you’ll get a great view of those classic rowboats, Strawberry Fields, where you’ll see the Imagine mosaic which is the memorial dedicated to the late John Lennon and a ride around the scenic Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
- Along the way you may also see the winding paths and lush vegetation of The Ramble, the stunningly picturesque Conservatory Garden, hidden waterfalls, cast-iron bridges and much, much more!
- All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent on traffic and weather conditions.
Inclusions:
- Private guided bike ride through Central Park with a licensed tour guide for two hours
- Cannondale Bike with basket/bike bag, helmet and a map of Central Park
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
More Information:
- The duration of the tour is two hours.
- The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
- This tour is offered all year round, seven days a week.
- Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
- The starting location of the tour is at 56 West 56th Street, New York.
- We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.