Central Park Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Enjoy an easy bike ride through beautiful Central Park in New York City, admiring top attractions including Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra's Needle and the Sheep Meadow. Learn about the magnificent 843-acre (341-hectare) park from a local guide as you cruise along its gently winding paths. Suitable for all fitness levels, the relaxing ride is an excellent way to cover lots of the park's most famous landmarks in a short span of time.

What's Included

  • Bike Bag
  • Helmet (Mandatory)
  • Illustrated Map
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Central Park

Meet your guide just a couple of blocks south of Central Park on West 56th Street for your morning or afternoon bike tour. Select a hybrid bike, appropriate for your skill and experience level, as well as a helmet and map of the park.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Belvedere Castle

Then, peddle along at a leisurely pace on both paved roads and unpaved trails as your guide talks about the park's history and its many famous attractions. Your guide broadcasts his narration to group through a speaker, so you won't miss any details.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

See the tribute to the Beatle John Lennon at Strawberry Fields.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare Garden

Delight in views of Belvedere Castle, smell the flowers in Shakespeare Garden, and ride by the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre where one of the last public marionette companies in the US operates.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Fountain

Admire popular landmarks including ornate Bethesda Fountain, the ancient Egyptian obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, the massive green space of the Sheep Meadow, and the lovely Jackie Onassis Reservoir in the northern part of the park.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dakota

The Dakota, the New York City apartment building where the singer John Lennon once lived.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park Sightseeing

Pause for photos and replenish with bottled water (own expense) as you travel 7 miles (11.2 km) through the lush and lively park. Your leisurely 2-hour Central Park bike tour ends back where it began, just south of the park.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cleopatra's Needle

See the ancient Egyptian obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Ride around the beautiful Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

Explore Central Park and all of the hidden paths that it has to offer
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

New York City Center

Explore New York!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park's Literary Walk

Stop and look at the infamous Literary Walk in Central Park, with two rows of trees, music, artists, and sometimes even skate parties!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tag-a-longs and child trailers are not available for this tour
  • No customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Central Park Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5557CENTRAL

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333 reviews

Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 333 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Bike Bag
  • Helmet (Mandatory)
  • Illustrated Map
  • Use of bicycle
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Tag-a-longs and child trailers are not available for this tour
  • No customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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