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Central Park Pedicab Tour: History, Landmarks & Photos
5.0
212 Ratings
New York
Pedicab excursions offer patrons a superior way to discover Central Park, forming pleasant memories and capturing remarkable photographs through tour guides. These guides relay extensive knowledge about the Park’s history, points of interest, film locations, and famous residents’ apartments.
Pedicab excursions offer patrons a superior way to discover Central Park, forming pleasant memories and capturing remarkable photographs through tour guides. These guides relay extensive knowledge about the Park’s history, points of interest, film locations, and famous residents’ apartments.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wollman Rink - Winter time (Ice skating) Summer time (Pickle Ball) from the Movies: Home Alone 2, Limitless, Serendipity.
- Central Park Carousel - Iconic carousel in Central Park built in 1908 & featuring over 50 hand-carved horses.
- Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center - 24 game tables shaded by wooden trellis which was built in 1952 to…
- Wollman Rink - Winter time (Ice skating) Summer time (Pickle Ball) from the Movies: Home Alone 2, Limitless, Serendipity.
- Central Park Carousel - Iconic carousel in Central Park built in 1908 & featuring over 50 hand-carved horses.
- Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center - 24 game tables shaded by wooden trellis which was built in 1952 to offer visitors of all ages a space to play games.
- The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop - The Dairy is a historic building that is nov a visitor center and gift shop.Originally, the Dairy was an eatery where children could get fresh milk.
- Central Park’s Literary Walk - Statues of Shakespeare,Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees. Summer time, every Saturday evening Free Tango classes are available near the Shakespeare’s statue.
- Balto Statue - Balto was a lead sled dog that delivered medicine to save children from diphtheria in 1925 in Alaska
- Rumsey Playfield - Rumsey Playfield (Summer Stage ) is a hot spot for music, dance,spoken word and film as the home of the popular Summer Stage cultural series. Every Friday morning summer time they film TV Show Good Morning America.
- Conservatory Water - Man-made pond for selling and renting remote control model boats.From the movie “Stuart Little”
- Loeb Boathouse - American restaurant & bar known for its Lakeside view in the middle of Central Park. Movies filmed: “When Harry Met Sally”, “27 Dresses” and “Date Night.”
- Bethesda Fountain - Bethesda Terrace Fountain in Central Park is one of the New York City’s most iconic landmarks, often seen in movies and Tv shows.Movies filmed: Home Alone 2, John Wick, Sex and the City,Gossip Girl and Enchanted.
- The Mall and Literary Walk - The Mall is the place with the biggest collection of American Elm trees and a walkway leading to the beautiful Bethesda Terrace.Movies filmed: Maid in Manhattan, Night at the Museum and Autumn in New York.
- Cherry Hill - Named for the cherry trees that bloom in this landscape each spring, Cherry Hill is a popular destination overlooking the Lake.Also known as “Friends Fountain”.
- Bow Bridge - Built in 1862,Victorian-era bridge spans 60 feet across Central Park Lake and connects Cherry Hill and Ramble.Known as “Romantic Bridge” and “Proposal Bridge”. Movies filmed: You’ve Got Mail, Enchanted and Spider-man 3.
- The Lake - The second largest man-made body of water in the Park where you can rent Rowboats.
- Daniel Webster Monument - The monument to American lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster (1782-1852).
- Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - Strawberry Fields is a memorial to the British rock musician and peace activist John Lennon (1940-1980). There is “Imagine” mosaic, where many people come to pay tribute to Lennon.
- The Dakota - Dakota building is the first building on the Upper West side which was built in 1884.The Dakota was the home where John Lennon and Yoko Ono lived.
- Tavern On the Green - Tavern on the Green is an American cuisine restaurant in Central Park opened in 1934. Movies filled: “Ghostbusters” and Mr.Popper’s Penguins.
- Sheep Meadow - Park’s largest lawn which was originally the home to a flock of pure bred sheep from 1864 until 1934. Nowadays use for Family picnics.
- Pinebank Arch - Pinebank Arch is an elegant cast-iron bridge that spans bridle path.Movies filmed: “Elf” (Snowball Fight).
- Columbus Circle - Busy traffic circle featuring a small park with a towering monument to Christopher Columbus. Movies filmed: Morning Glory, Crocodile Dundee and The Other Guys.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Guided Tour
- Taking Pictures
- Experienced Tour Guide
- On-board WiFi
- Guided Tour
- Taking Pictures
- Experienced Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick up
- Drop off in other places
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick up
- Drop off in other places
Location
50 Central Park S
Central Park South
meet in front of The Ritz Carlton Hotel on the corner of Central Park South and 6 Ave, (across from Central Park)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(212 Ratings)
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U4732glmiaa
Nov 6, 2024
Central Park - We had a great experience! We took an early morning ride and it was very informative. I would recommend to see around Central Park.
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Kingh608
Nov 6, 2024
Central Park - Really good amir he took me around Central Park and explains everything good shows us the movies and shows that they made
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Robloxificationy
Nov 2, 2024
Central Park - I really enjoyed the the ride as it was a lot of fun to see everything around central park. I had been here before but the ride showed me different things I didn’t before.
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995rasab
Nov 2, 2024
Central Park Carriage, loved it! - Really good ride and informative! Loved the trip!!! Would love to be here again! Definitely recommend to friends and family!!🩷🩷🩷
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Morganwelling
Nov 2, 2024
So much fun! - This was so much fun! I got to see so much in so little time! I learned a lot of information and there were opportunities to stop! Our driver took pictures for us!
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Emmac1077
Nov 1, 2024
Fantastic, highly recommend. 5 star - Fantastic tour guides Ali and Amir, loved every minute, they really know the area and are very friendly and knowledgable. Brilliant drivers navigating smoothly round the park.
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682gilbertg
Nov 1, 2024
Wonderful tour - Shah and Arda the whole was terribly rewarding and very fabulous. Respectful and warm, clean and courteous.
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668elisabethi
Nov 1, 2024
Loved our tour - Sadi was a great tour guide through Central Park. Beautiful area - fall is beautiful. So many iconic views and places to stop.
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Shayrao692
Nov 1, 2024
Very informative guide - We went around Central Park. Really informative guide. He was really funny too. The weather was nice. And we went around NYC marathon.
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373kylahd
Nov 1, 2024
Great experience touring Central Park! - Shah gave us a great tour! 1 hr & great price! We brought oyr dog & toddler along and it was smooth! We loved everywhere we stopped!
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