Discover Central Park’s iconic spots and hidden gems with our entertaining pedicab tour. Capture stunning photos and learn fascinating history. Book your adventure today.
- Central Park - Escape the bustling, crowded concrete jungle and step into the serene, green oasis of Central Park for a one-hour pedicab tour.
Our amiable tour guide and pedicab driver will show you the park’s most iconic spots and share fascinating details about each one:
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Victorian Garden amusement park and winter ice-skating rink
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Chess and checkers house
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The city’s oldest carousel
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Dairy house from the Great Depression era
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Central Park Mall with its stunning American elm trees
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Statue of the heroic dog, Balto
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Upper East Side history and “Gossip Girl” filming locations
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Famous SummerStage from Good Morning America
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Remote control boats featured in “Stuart Little”
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Pilgrim Hill
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The world-renowned Bethesda Fountain, seen in many films including “Home Alone 2”
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Turtle Lake and Boathouse with gondolas
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Bow Bridge
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Strawberry Fields and the Dakota building
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Sheep Meadow (Manhattan Green Beach)
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Bridge from the movie “Elf”
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The park’s largest playground
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Central Park Carousel - Crafted in 1908 by Solomon Stein and Harry Goldstein, this Carousel is one of the largest in the nation, featuring 57 hand-carved horses and two ornate chariots. Despite being over a century old, it remains operational and has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance.
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Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center - Built in 1952, the Chess & Checkers House provides a space for visitors of all ages to enjoy games. The octagonal brick structure is surrounded by 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis.
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Wollman Rink - Featured in movies like Serendipity, Rayn-o-Nyle, and Home Alone 2, Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park. Named after the Wollman family who funded its original construction, the rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
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Gapstow Bridge - Seen in films like Home Alone 2, Gossip Girl, Jersey Girl, and King Kong, this rustic stone bridge, covered in vines, blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. It spans the narrow neck of the Pond and is a popular spot for scenic views and photography.
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The Pond at Central Park - Famous for its appearance in Home Alone 2 (pigeon lady scene), this picturesque 3.8-acre lake was created on the site of steep rock outcrops and a natural brook. Olmsted and Vaux’s original plan carefully designed the area around the Pond to offer ever-changing scenery.
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Central Park Zoo - Featured in movies like Madagascar and Mr. Popper’s Penguins, the Central Park Zoo spans 6.5 acres in the southeast corner of Central Park. It is part of a system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
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Balto Statue - A bronze statue of the national hero Siberian Husky dog, Balto, created by Frederick Roth in 1925, stands in Central Park. Balto was an Alaskan husky and sled dog owned by musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala.
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Rumsey Playfield - Known for the Good Morning America Summer Stage, this site originally featured a restaurant designed by Park co-designer Calvert Vaux. The area has evolved over the years, becoming a sports field for older children in the 1980s and hosting SummerStage since 1990.
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Conservatory Water - Featured in the movie Stuart Little, this ornamental pond, also known as the Model Boat Pond, is a popular spot for launching and racing miniature sailboats. The nearby Kerbs Boathouse stores and rents these boats and houses a cafe. The area also features statues of Alice in Wonderland and Hans Christian Andersen.
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The Mall - Seen in the movie Made in Manhattan, this wide, straight path lined with American elm trees was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux as a formal promenade and gathering space. Visitors can enjoy strolling, sitting, people-watching, and admiring the trees and monuments.
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Loeb Boathouse - Featured in movies like Sex and the City and 27 Dresses, the Loeb Boathouse offers dining and boat rides. The current Boathouse, built in 1956, replaced the original Victorian structure that burned down. Visitors can enjoy meals year-round, with overhead heating extending the pleasure of dining on the deck overlooking the Lake.
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Bethesda Fountain - The central feature of the lower terrace, Bethesda Fountain, designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and unveiled in 1873, is also known as the Angel of the Waters. The statue refers to the biblical healing at the Pool of Bethesda and was the only statue funded by the city in the park’s original design. Stebbins was the first woman to receive a public commission for a major work of art in New York City.
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Bethesda Terrace - Featured in movies like Gossip Girl, Home Alone, Elf, Spider-Man, Law and Order, 27 Dresses, Avengers, and Made in Manhattan, Bethesda Terrace underwent a significant renovation in the 1980s. The Mintons encaustic tiles of the arcade ceiling were restored and reinstalled in 2007 after sitting in storage for over 20 years.
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Cherry Hill - The most historical fountain in Central Park, Cherry Hill Fountain, designed by Jacob Wrey Mould and dedicated in the 1860s, was originally a watering trough for horses. The ornamental structure features a granite dome, sculpted bluestone basin, and eight frosted glass lamps.
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The Lake - This 20-acre water body connects various west side landscapes and is often called the heart of Central Park. Visitors can explore the Lake by boat, thanks to rowboat rentals available at the Loeb Boathouse.
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Bow Bridge - Designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould and completed in 1862, Bow Bridge was built by the same company that constructed the U.S. Capitol Building dome. The bridge has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including Manhattan, The Way We Were, Spider-Man 3, Highlander, Keeping the Faith, When in Rome, Made of Honor, Night at the Museum, Autumn in New York, Great Expectations, Uptown Girls, and Glee.
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The Falconer - Donated to Central Park by Irish-American businessman George Kemp in 1875, The Falconer was created by English sculptor George Blackall Simonds.
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Daniel Webster Monument - This monument, donated by American manufacturing magnate Gordon W. Burnham and created by sculptor Thomas Ball, honors Daniel Webster, who served as a Representative, Senator, and Secretary of State. The monument’s placement was controversial, but it was ultimately located at the intersection of the West Drive and 72nd Street Cross Drive.
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Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - This 2.5-acre landscaped section of Central Park, designed by Bruce Kelly, is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. Named after the Beatles’ song “Strawberry Fields Forever,” the area is a peaceful retreat for visitors.
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The Dakota - Completed in 1884, The Dakota has been home to many artists, actors, and musicians, including John Lennon, who was murdered outside the building in 1980. The building remains a cooperative to this day.
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Sheep Meadow - This 15-acre lawn is a popular spot for relaxing, sunbathing, reading, and picnicking, offering a striking contrast between the lush park and Manhattan’s skyline.
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Tavern On the Green - Originally a sheepfold for Sheep Meadow, this American cuisine restaurant opened in 1934 and has undergone several renovations. After serving as a visitor center and gift shop from 2010 to 2012, the Tavern reopened in 2014 following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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Pinebank Arch - Featured in the movie Elf, this bridge’s lacy ironwork blends with the surrounding foliage, making it a popular spot for photography.
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Heckscher Playground - The oldest and largest of Central Park’s 22 playgrounds, Heckscher Playground opened in 1926 and is named after philanthropist August Heckscher.
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Alice in Wonderland Statue - Included in the two-hour tour, this statue was a gift from philanthropist and publisher George Delacorte in memory of his wife Margarita. It is a beloved spot for children and visitors.
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Cleopatra’s Needle - Also included in the two-hour tour, this ancient Egyptian obelisk, dedicated in Central Park in 1881, is the oldest outdoor monument in NYC.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Part of the two-hour tour, the Met was designed by Calvert Vaux and opened its first wing in 1880. The museum has since expanded and features a monumental Fifth Avenue entrance hall and façade designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir - Included in the two-hour tour, this 106-acre reservoir was built between 1858 and 1862 and holds over one billion gallons of water. It was the world’s largest man-made water body at the time of its construction.
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Belvedere Castle - Also part of the two-hour tour, Belvedere Castle, designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1867, features exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and Central Park’s official weather station.
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- Pedicab / Rickshaw Tour
- Private Tour
- Taking Photos
- Professional Guides
- Gratuites/Tips (Optional)
- Hotel pickup
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.
- *MINIMUM 2 TRAVELERS REQUIRED
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.