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5.0 Google · 4.8 GetYourGuide
A private 90-minute Central Park pedicab ride up to Belvedere Castle, with five timed photo stops on the way.
Private ride
Timed photo stops
Landmarks
Start across from The Plaza
Private · 90 min · 15+ landmarks
Adults 13+
per person
Kids 3–12
under 3 ride free
+ 6% online booking fee, shown at checkout
5.0 Google · 4.8 GetYourGuide
“Our guide, Dil was very friendly, stopped at all photo locations and narrated what we were seeing.” Mrunal Vaze, Google
4 or more? We send extra pedicabs that ride together. On holiday dates (Nov 26–29, 2026 and Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027) the Premium is $75 per adult and $50 per child.
Private · 90 min · 15+ landmarks
Adults 13+
per person
Kids 3–12
under 3 ride free
+ 6% online booking fee, shown at checkout
5.0 Google · 4.8 GetYourGuide
“Our guide, Dil was very friendly, stopped at all photo locations and narrated what we were seeing.” Mrunal Vaze, Google
4 or more? We send extra pedicabs that ride together. On holiday dates (Nov 26–29, 2026 and Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027) the Premium is $75 per adult and $50 per child.
The route
The 90-minute Central Park pedicab ride goes further than the one-hour Classic. After the Lake and Bow Bridge it keeps climbing north to Belvedere Castle, the stone lookout on Vista Rock. You stop at five places along the way and pass ten more while your driver tells you about them.
Roughly in the order you see them, from Central Park South up to Belvedere Castle and back.
The Pond 59th St
Wollman Rink Southeast
Central Park Zoo 64th St · East
Chess & Checkers House
The Dairy
Central Park Carousel 65th St · Mid-park
Balto Statue 67th St · East
Sheep Meadow
Tavern on the Green
The grand staircase and the tiled arcade. The fountain itself is fenced off for restoration until about late summer 2027.
The old fountain on the hill above the Lake, with the San Remo across the water.
The cast-iron bridge across the Lake, the classic Central Park photo.
The “Imagine” mosaic in memory of John Lennon, across from the Dakota.
Conservatory Water 74th St · East · closed until 2028
A small stone castle on Vista Rock, built as a lookout over the park. The top of this route.
Roughly 36 minutes of the 90-minute Central Park pedicab ride are photo stops where you get out and walk around. The rest of the time you ride past while your driver explains what you are looking at. More about each landmark in our Central Park fun facts guide →
Included
Everything below comes with the ride. You only need your phone and a layer for the breeze.
First-time visitors to NYCCouplesFamilies with kidsPhotography loversPrivate groupsRelaxed sightseeing
Every ride is private, and your driver plans the route around what you want to see. Our most popular ride is the one-hour Classic. Choose the 90-minute Central Park pedicab ride when you want to reach the castle and still have most of your day ahead.
Good to know
Reviews
5.0 Google · 4.8 GetYourGuide · 203 reviews
Watch a ride
Footage from an actual ride: the park drives, the bridges and the quiet corners away from the busy paths. Watch on YouTube →
Before you book
Yes. No strangers join you; the pedicab is yours for the ride.
At Grand Army Plaza on Central Park South, by the Plaza Hotel. We confirm the exact spot once you book.
Plan on 80 to 90 minutes. It runs a bit shorter or longer depending on park traffic and how long you linger at the five stops.
Yes. You step out at the five planned stops, and the driver pulls over for more as time allows.
Very. Seats are cushioned, and blankets on cold days come with the ride at no extra charge.
We still ride in light rain, with rain covers on the pedicab. In heavy rain, thunder, ice or high wind we reschedule or refund you in full.
Yes, Spanish as well as English. Tell us which you prefer when you book.
Yes. Children 3 to 12 pay the child rate shown at checkout, and under-3s ride free on an adult’s lap without taking one of the 3 seats.
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A private 90-minute Central Park pedicab ride with five photo stops, $60 per adult and $45 per child, plus a 6% online booking fee at checkout. Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Rated 5.0 on Google and 4.8 on GetYourGuide. You can also read our reviews on GetYourGuide, Viator, Yelp and TripAdvisor.
“Tim and Dylan provided a great tour of the Park. They were knowledgeable and friendly. I would book again!”
“Great experience. Dil was our guide and we got to see Central Park in 1 hour. Dil was very kind and friendly, took our pictures, and I would 100% recommend.”
“It was a great experience with Vali, very knowledgeable!”
“Good info and relaxing ride with lots of photo opps.”
“We did enjoy our tour with Vali. He showed us nice places, took good pictures, and told a lot of stuff about New York.”
“Best tour guide!!”
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