Experience the thrill of exploring Central Park’s famous attractions in just one hour with our Pedicab tour. Capture memorable moments at 4 big stops and enjoy the expertise of our experienced tour guide. Book now!
- Central Park - Escape the bustling city and step into the serene, green oasis of Central Park with 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’s 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 offers 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 located 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 such as 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 - Known from the movie Home Alone 2 (pigeon lady), 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 designed the area around the Pond to offer visitors 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, listening to music, 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 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 significant restoration in the 1980s and 2000s. The Mintons encaustic tiles of the arcade ceiling were restored and reinstalled in 2007.
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Cherry Hill - Cherry Hill Fountain, designed by Jacob Wrey Mould and dedicated in the 1860s, is the most historical fountain in Central Park. Originally a watering trough for horses, the fountain features a granite dome, sculpted bluestone basin, and frosted glass lamps.
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The Lake - This 20-acre water body connects various landscapes in Central Park and is often called the heart of the park. Visitors can explore the Lake by boat, with 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 appeared in numerous movies and TV shows and was restored in 1974 and 2023.
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The Falconer - Donated 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 Gordon W. Burnham and created by sculptor Thomas Ball, honors Daniel Webster, a prominent American statesman. The placement of the monument 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 - Designed by landscape architect Bruce Kelly, Strawberry Fields is a 2.5-acre section of Central Park dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. Named after the Beatles’ song “Strawberry Fields Forever,” the area is a peaceful retreat.
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The Dakota - Completed in 1884, The Dakota has been home to many artists, actors, and musicians, including John Lennon. The building was converted into a housing cooperative in 1961 and remains so today.
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Sheep Meadow - This 15-acre lawn is a popular spot for relaxing, sunbathing, reading, and picnicking, offering a contrast between the park’s greenery and Manhattan’s skyline.
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Tavern On the Green - This American cuisine restaurant, originally a sheepfold for Sheep Meadow, has undergone several renovations and changes in ownership since its opening in 1934. It was reopened in 2014 after a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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Pinebank Arch - Featured in the movie Elf, this bridge blends with the surrounding landscape and is 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 - A gift from philanthropist George Delacorte, this statue was intended as a gift to the children of the city and a memorial for his wife, Margarita. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was her favorite book to read to their children.
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Cleopatra’s Needle - Created around 3,500 years ago in Egypt, this obelisk was dedicated in Central Park in 1881 and is the oldest outdoor monument in NYC.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The first wing of the museum, designed by Calvert Vaux, opened in 1880. The museum has since expanded with additional wings and major renovations, becoming a prominent cultural institution.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir - Built between 1858 and 1862, this 106-acre reservoir was designed to harmonize with the park’s landscape. It holds over one billion gallons of water and features three gatehouses along its shores.
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Belvedere Castle - Designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1867, Belvedere Castle serves as an observation deck and houses Central Park’s official weather station.
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- Pedicab Tour
- Private Tour
- Taking Photos
- Professional Guides
- Gratuites/Tips (Optional)
- Hotel pickup
Central park tours are fun, but nothing beats the exhilarating pleasure of exploring and enjoying the world’s most famous urban park from the comfort of a Pedicab and with the help of an experienced tour guides. NYC Park Tours offers the most exciting Central Park Pedicab tours in all of New York customized just for you. Our Central Park Pedicab tour is a favorite for tourists and locals alike, which is why we are the most preferred tour company when looking for an unforgettable central park Pedicab guided tour experience in New York. Here’s why we are your best shot at enjoying the best views of Central Park. Including the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Mall, the Dakota Building, the Bow Bridge, the Boathouse, Cherry Hill Fountain, the Museum of Natural History, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. * Minimum 2 Travelers.
- *MINIMUM 2 TRAVELERS REQUIRED
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.