Central Park 3-Hour Guided Pedicab Tour

Explore Central Park from a comfortable pedicab as your guide shares stories of its history, design, movie locations, and nearby celebrity homes. Cover the park's southern and northern sections with time for photos along the way.

• Discover Central Park's history, design, movie locations, and nearby celebrity homes
• Ride through the park's southern and northern sections in a pedicab
• Pause for photos at landmarks and hidden corners along the route
• Enjoy guide-led commentary throughout the tour

Itinerary

1. Wollman Rink — Famous ice skating rink since 1949, featured in Home Alone 2 and Love Story.
2. Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center — Built in 1952, designed for people of all ages to enjoy games.
3. Central Park Carousel — Historic gem dating back to 1871 with hand-carved horses and chariots.
4. The Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop — Built in the 1870s in Victorian Gothic style by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould.
5. The Plaza — A symbol of luxury and sophistication since 1907, featured in numerous films and literary works.
6. Central Park Zoo — One of the oldest zoos in the US, evolved from a menagerie into a modern wildlife conservation center.
7. The Mall & Literary Walk — Lined with one of the largest remaining stands of American elm trees, stunning in summer and fall.
8. Balto Statue — Honors the hero dog who led his team on the final leg of a 674-mile relay to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska in 1925.
9. SummerStage in Central Park — Live music venue featuring rock, hip-hop, jazz, and the Good Morning America summer concert series.
10. Conservatory Water — Beloved spot for model boat sailing since the early 20th century, immortalized in E.B. White's writing.
11. The Lake — A picturesque 20-acre body of water and one of the park's most iconic features.
12. Central Park Boathouse — Famous restaurant and filming location for When Harry Met Sally, 27 Dresses, and Sex and the City.
13. Bethesda Terrace — A stunning two-level platform known for its ornate architecture and beautiful views of the park.
14. Bethesda Fountain — Located at the heart of the park, featuring the iconic Angel of the Waters statue celebrating NYC's clean water.
15. Cherry Hill — Named for its cherry trees that bloom pink each spring, offering panoramic views of the lake and city skyline.
16. Bow Bridge — A beautiful cast iron romantic bridge offering stunning views of the lake, popular for photos especially among couples.
17. The San Remo — Iconic twin-towered building that has been a prominent feature of the city's skyline since 1930.
18. The Dakota — Historic 1884 building where many celebrities have lived, most famously John Lennon of The Beatles.
19. Strawberry Fields — A peaceful memorial dedicated to John Lennon, named after the Beatles song Strawberry Fields Forever, featuring the iconic Imagine mosaic.
20. Sheep Meadow — Originally designed for sheep grazing in the 19th century, now a beloved open lawn for New Yorkers and tourists.
21. Tavern on the Green — Originally a sheepfold, transformed into an iconic restaurant and filming location for Ghostbusters, Wall Street, and Mr. Popper's Penguins.
22. Columbus Circle — Marks the end of the 1-hour tour route.
23. Alice in Wonderland Statue — Created in 1959, this climbable sculpture features Alice atop a giant mushroom surrounded by the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat.
24. Cedar Hill — A tranquil escape with lush landscape, cedar trees, and serene atmosphere.
25. Cleopatra's Needle — The oldest man-made object in New York City, over 3,500 years old, bearing original hieroglyphs carved to honor Pharaoh Thutmose III.
26. The Metropolitan Museum of Art — One of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, known for its grand Beaux-Arts architecture.
27. Alexander Hamilton Statue — Funded by public subscription, honoring Hamilton's pivotal contributions to America's financial system.
28. 1040 Fifth Avenue — The prestigious Upper East Side residence where Jacqueline Kennedy moved in the 1970s after her years in Europe.
29. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir — Built in the mid-19th century as a drinking water source, renamed in 1994 to honor the former First Lady, offering stunning skyline views.
30. The Great Lawn — A vast open space that has hosted legendary concerts by Simon & Garfunkel, Diana Ross, Andrea Bocelli, and Garth Brooks.
31. Delacorte Theater — An outdoor venue famous for the annual free Shakespeare in the Park performances.
32. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre — A charming Scandinavian-style cottage home to a beloved puppet theater that has delighted generations of children.
33. Shakespeare Garden — A four-acre oasis where every plant and flower mentioned in Shakespeare's works has been carefully cultivated.
34. Belvedere Castle — Built in 1869 in Gothic and Romanesque style, perched on one of the highest points in the park with breathtaking views.
35. Turtle Pond — A beloved reptile habitat where turtles come to bask and sunbathe.
36. American Museum of Natural History — Marks the end of the 2-hour tour route, famously the filming location for Night at the Museum.
37. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum — An architectural masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright with a unique spiral shape, housing an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.
38. Fred Lebow Statue — Honors the Romanian-born co-founder of the NYC Marathon, which he grew from 127 participants in 1970 into one of the world's largest races.
39. National Academy of Design Museum — Housed in the former mansion of Andrew Carnegie, who famously donated over $350 million to benefit society.
40. Convent of the Sacred Heart — A prestigious all-girls Catholic school founded in 1881, known for rigorous academics and character development.
41. North Meadow — One of Central Park's largest open spaces at 23 acres, popular for baseball, soccer, and softball.
42. Harlem — A vibrant neighborhood rich in cultural history, birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance and a hub for African American art and culture in the 1920s and 1930s.
43. Conservatory Garden — A stunning six-acre garden divided into French, Italian, and English sections, each with unique floral displays and architectural features.
44. The Ravine — A scenic, densely forested area beloved by nature lovers and photographers, with beauty that changes dramatically with the seasons.
45. North Woods — A peaceful retreat home to diverse wildlife and bird species, with dense trees and hidden streams offering a rustic contrast to the rest of the park.
46. Glen Span Arch — A beautiful bridge blending natural and architectural beauty, offering a tranquil spot to enjoy Central Park's serene environment.
47. The Loch — A scenic waterway stretching from the North Woods to the Harlem Meer, designed to mimic a natural stream with winding paths and rocky outcroppings.
48. Seneca Village — Established in the 1820s, this was a thriving community of free African Americans, Irish immigrants, and German settlers with its own church, school, and businesses.
49. Upper West Side — A culturally rich neighborhood famous for its role in the musical West Side Story.
50. Central Park South — End of the tour.