Central Park Highlights Small Group Bike Tour

NYC Central Park Bike Tour Description

Your 2-hour bicycle tour includes:

• Modern hybrid bike rental

• Bike helmet and basket included

• Guided tour of Central Park highlights

• Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, Literary Walk, and more!

• Local NYC Licensed Storytelling Guide

• Maximum group size of 15

Start Your Central Park Adventure

The day begins just south of Central Park at our partner office. Find your perfect bike, meet your guide for the day, and learn how to stay safe biking in the city. You'll begin your journey riding past the historic luxury hotels that line the south side of the park, including the Ritz Carlton, Plaza, and Essex House.

Movie Locations and Artistic Tributes

For decades, Central Park has been a setting for countless films and shows. Along your bike tour of the park, your guide will point out where blockbusters such as Elf, Home Alone 2 and When Harry Met Sally were shot, along with countless episodes from shows like Law and Order.

Across Central Park, artists have also developed stunning fountains, statues and gardens dedicated to the great writers of the past. In the Shakespeare Garden, examine with scent and sight the elaborate flowers that surround the statue of William Shakespeare at the center. Further north, see the dedication to Lewis' Alice in Wonderland looking over the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.

Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill Fountain, and the Lake

At the heart of Central Park is Bethesda Terrace. The most iconic structure in the park, this attractive two-level square full of musical performers, street artists, and selfie-takers. The area designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux is one of the most popular places in the park to hang out and watch New York City life pass by.

From the Terrace you'll have a stunning view of the Bethesda Fountain and out over The Lake. Enjoy the atmosphere, take a few photos, and carry on your journey. From here, you'll ride around the Cherry Hill Fountain and to Bow Bridge for another amazing vista of The Lake and the West Side high rises.

Belvedere Castle and the Great Lawn

From the Italian for "beautiful view", the Belvedere Castle isn't really a castle but does present an amazing view of the Great Lawn. The stone structure appears as a Gothic castle, but was always intended as an observation deck within Central Park. Though kings and queens have never resided in the castle, it is a scenic location full of New York history.

Below the Castle is the Great Lawn. The lawn is the daily home of picnic lunches and relaxation for New Yorkers. It is the perfect place to lay down a blanket or throw a frisbee, and it's also home to many softball fields. On Curb Your Enthusiasm, the very friendship of Larry David and Rosie O'Donnell was threatened during a softball game here.

John Lennon and Strawberry Fields

One of the most famous names associated with Central Park is John Lennon, and your guide will walk your through his story and love for the park. After the Beatles broke up at the end of the 1960s, Lennon left Liverpool for a life in New York. An adopted son of the City, Lennon lived just a block off of Central Park.

Though Lennon passed away in 1980, the memory of Lennon in the park lives on. Your guide will lead you through Strawberry Fields to the monument in honor of the iconic musician.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Renamed in 1994 to honor Jackie Kennedy's contribution to New York City, Central Park's largest body of water is no longer used as a reservoir, but attracts lots of aquatic birds and is surrounded by beautiful trees and landscapes. There's also a 1.58-mile track around the reservoir that's popular with joggers, walkers, and cyclists alike. Stretch your legs and enjoy a gentle ride around the water, before returning to the rental office where you'll wave goodbye to your local guide and the rest of your group.