Merchants Gate · W 59th & 8th Ave

Central Park, by wheel & by foot

Pedicab, bicycle, and walking tours through 843 acres of paths, lakes, and a century and a half of stories — led by guides who know every gate by name.


"Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers, providing 843 acres of paths, lakes, and open spaces for escaping the din and chaos of the city beyond its walls."
Whatever brings you here, there's a tour built for it
Three ways through the park

Pick your pace

Every route passes the same landmarks — the difference is how close to the ground you want to be.

A wide path curving through Central Park, lined with trees

Pedicab Guide Tour

Sit back while a licensed guide pedals and narrates — the easiest way to cover the most ground with kids, or after a long flight.

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Cyclists riding through Central Park on a car-free Sunday Temporarily Unavailable

Bicycle Guide Tour

Ride alongside your guide at your own rhythm — best for anyone who wants a workout with their history lesson.

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Walkers on a path near Strawberry Fields in Central Park Temporarily Unavailable

Walking Guide Tour

No pedals at all — just you, your guide, and the slowest possible way to notice everything.

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Pedicab routes

Two lengths, one wheel

Every stop below is a real place along the route, in the order you'll see it.

The Hour Tour

3 ADULTS · OR 2 ADULTS + 1 CHILD

The essentials, at a comfortable clip — three stops built in for photos.

Central Park's carousel
Children's Carousel
A century of hand-carved horses, still turning.
Wollman Rink
Wollman Rink
Skyline views over the ice, summer or winter.
Bethesda Terrace and the Angel of the Waters fountain
Bethesda Terrace
The Angel of the Waters, and the park's grand room.
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge
The most photographed cast-iron span in the park.
The Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields
The Imagine mosaic, beneath old elms.

The Two-Hour Tour

3 ADULTS · OR 2 ADULTS + 1 CHILD

Everything in the Hour Tour, plus the park's quieter corners and 150+ years of history along the way.

Central Park's carousel
Children's Carousel
A century of hand-carved horses, still turning.
Bethesda Terrace and the Angel of the Waters fountain
Bethesda Terrace
The Angel of the Waters, and the park's grand room.
Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge
The most photographed cast-iron span in the park.
The Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields
The Imagine mosaic, beneath old elms.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
A 1.58-mile running track ringing 106 acres of water.
Belvedere Castle
Belvedere Castle
The park's highest point, and its weather station since 1919.

Licensed NYC guides

Every driver and guide is licensed by the city and trained on the park's history, not just its route.

Small groups only

Up to three adults per pedicab — no stacking strangers into one tour to fill a quota.

Meet at Merchants Gate

Fifth Avenue side, near Columbus Circle. Your guide will have your name and a printed map.