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The best Central Park tours

Bike rentals, guided bike tours, pedicab rides and a film walk. Here is what is free, what a pedicab costs and where to meet your guide.

By the Things to Do in NYC editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 8 picks
Central Park from the air, framed by Manhattan towers
Short answer

Central Park is free and open every day from 6 AM to 1 AM. The easiest way to see it is on a rented bike or a two-hour guided bike tour.

Bike rental costs from €12, and the pedicab film-spots tour from €36. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 8 picks for Central Park

One bike rental, four guided bike tours, two pedicab rides and one walking tour. Most start a few blocks south of the park. The one tour you cannot refund is listed last.

  • A row of city bikes from €12 per person Our top pick

    1 hour to 1 day 4.2 (2,639) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Bike and e‑bike rental

    Rent a classic bike or an e-bike for 1 to 4 hours, a day or 24 hours. A helmet, lock, bag and map are included. You pick it up at 56 W 56th St.

    Best for Riding on your own, at your own pace

    Check availability: Bike and e-bike rental on GetYourGuide
  • Bow Bridge in Central Park in autumn from €49 per person

    2 hours 4.6 (881) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Highlights guided bike tour

    A 2-hour ride with a licensed guide past Bethesda Terrace, the Loeb Boathouse, the Reservoir and Strawberry Fields. You can book a classic bike or an e-bike. The pace suits riders of any level.

    Best for A first visit

    Check availability: Highlights guided bike tour on GetYourGuide
  • A bike by the Central Park reservoir in winter from €36 per person

    2 hours 4.9 (95) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Guided bike or e‑bike tour, up to 15

    A 2-hour ride to Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Cherry Hill and Belvedere Castle. The guide covers film spots and famous homes too. It is not for people who cannot ride a bike.

    Best for Small groups who want a set size

    Check availability: Guided bike or e-bike tour, up to 15 on GetYourGuide
  • A bicycle on a Central Park drive from €49 per person

    2 hours 4.5 (364) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Central Park guided bike tour

    A 2-hour tour with a licensed guide that stops at Strawberry Fields. Child bikes, child seats and trailers are included. You pick your start time.

    Best for Families with young children

    Check availability: Central Park guided bike tour on GetYourGuide
  • The San Remo towers on Central Park West from €36 per person

    1–2 hours 4.9 (888) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Celebrity homes and film spots by pedicab

    A guide pedals you past places from Home Alone 2, Elf and John Wick. You also pass famous homes on the edge of the park. Professional photos are included, and blankets in winter.

    Best for A ride with no effort, and film fans

    Check availability: Celebrity homes and film spots by pedicab on GetYourGuide
  • A snowy Central Park drive at dusk, with Midtown towers behind the trees from €27 per person

    30 minutes–2 hours 4.8 (151) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Private Central Park pedicab tour

    A private tour by motorized pedicab, from 30 minutes to 2 hours. It starts at Grand Army Plaza. A ride on to your next stop costs extra.

    Best for Families who want their own guide

    Check availability: Private Central Park pedicab tour on GetYourGuide
  • Cyclists on a tree-lined path from €40 per person

    2 hours 4.1 (72) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Best of Central Park bike tour

    A 2-hour ride past 36 highlights of the park, with a guide and a map. Bike insurance costs $2.99 extra. It starts at 870 7th Ave.

    Best for Riders who want a lot of stops

    Check availability: Best of Central Park bike tour on GetYourGuide
  • The Angel of the Waters statue on Bethesda Fountain in Central Park from €40 per person

    2 hours 4.5 (89) reviews on GetYourGuide

    TV and movie sites walk

    A 2-hour walk to places from films, such as the Boathouse and Bethesda Fountain. Non-refundable: you cannot cancel for your money back.

    Best for Film fans who would rather walk

    Check availability: TV and movie sites walk on GetYourGuide

Central Park tours compared

Central Park tours compared
TourFromDurationFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Bike and e-bike rental 4.2 (2,639)€12
per person		1 hour to 1 dayYesRiding on your own, at your own paceThe cheapest way round the park, with 4.2 from 2,639 reviews.
Highlights guided bike tour 4.6 (881)€49
per person		2 hoursYesA first visitThe most-reviewed guided bike tour: 4.6 from 881 reviews.
Guided bike or e-bike tour, up to 15 4.9 (95)€36
per person		2 hoursYesSmall groups who want a set sizeThe best-rated bike tour, past Bethesda Fountain and Belvedere Castle: 4.9 from 95 reviews.
Central Park guided bike tour 4.5 (364)€49
per person		2 hoursYesFamilies with young childrenChild seats and trailers come free: 4.5 from 364 reviews.
Celebrity homes and film spots by pedicab 4.9 (888)€36
per person		1–2 hoursYesA ride with no effort, and film fansThe best-rated pick here: 4.9 from 888 reviews.
Private Central Park pedicab tour 4.8 (151)€27
per person		30 minutes–2 hoursYesFamilies who want their own guidePrivate and short if you like: 4.8 from 151 reviews.
Best of Central Park bike tour 4.1 (72)€40
per person		2 hoursYesRiders who want a lot of stopsThe most stops in 2 hours, but a lower rating: 4.1 from 72 reviews.
TV and movie sites walk 4.5 (89)€40
per person		2 hoursNon-refundableFilm fans who would rather walkThe only walking tour here: 4.5 from 89 reviews.

  • Bike and e-bike rental

    €12 per person1 hour to 1 day 4.2 (2,639)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Riding on your own, at your own pace
    Why we picked it
    The cheapest way round the park, with 4.2 from 2,639 reviews.

  • Highlights guided bike tour

    €49 per person2 hours 4.6 (881)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    A first visit
    Why we picked it
    The most-reviewed guided bike tour: 4.6 from 881 reviews.

  • Guided bike or e-bike tour, up to 15

    €36 per person2 hours 4.9 (95)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Small groups who want a set size
    Why we picked it
    The best-rated bike tour, past Bethesda Fountain and Belvedere Castle: 4.9 from 95 reviews.

  • Central Park guided bike tour

    €49 per person2 hours 4.5 (364)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Families with young children
    Why we picked it
    Child seats and trailers come free: 4.5 from 364 reviews.

  • Celebrity homes and film spots by pedicab

    €36 per person1–2 hours 4.9 (888)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    A ride with no effort, and film fans
    Why we picked it
    The best-rated pick here: 4.9 from 888 reviews.

  • Private Central Park pedicab tour

    €27 per person30 minutes–2 hours 4.8 (151)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Families who want their own guide
    Why we picked it
    Private and short if you like: 4.8 from 151 reviews.

  • Best of Central Park bike tour

    €40 per person2 hours 4.1 (72)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Riders who want a lot of stops
    Why we picked it
    The most stops in 2 hours, but a lower rating: 4.1 from 72 reviews.

  • TV and movie sites walk

    €40 per person2 hours 4.5 (89)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Film fans who would rather walk
    Why we picked it
    The only walking tour here: 4.5 from 89 reviews.
  • Group size is stated for one tour only: Guided bike or e-bike tour, up to 15.
  • None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • Group options: Highlights guided bike tour, small-group option available.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Central Park tours: walk, bike or pedicab

The best Central Park tour for most people is a 2-hour guided bike ride. You cover much more ground than on foot. Four of our picks are bike tours.

For no effort at all, take a pedicab: a guide pedals you around. To walk, the TV and movie sites tour takes 2 hours, but it cannot be refunded.

Central Park is one stop on a longer trip. Our guide to New York City tours compares walks in SoHo, Chinatown and other areas.

Pedicab tours: how prices work

On a pedicab tour booked here, you pay the price on GetYourGuide. A pedicab you hail on the street is different.

The city does not set pedicab fares. Its consumer guide says the price must be posted per minute. It says there is no extra charge per person for up to 3 riders, and no tip is required.

Bike rental in Central Park

Bike rental near Central Park costs from €12 on GetYourGuide. You choose 1 to 4 hours, a day or 24 hours. E-bikes cost more.

Our pick starts at 56 W 56th St, a few blocks south of the park. The helmet, lock, bag and map are included.

Guided Central Park bike tours

A guided bike tour takes 2 hours and costs from €36. The guide shows you Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields and the Reservoir. Most tours stop for photos and short walks.

For young children, the tour with free child seats and trailers is the best fit.

How to get to Central Park

Central Park runs from 59th Street to 110th Street. It lies between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West. Most tours meet near the south end, between 56th and 59th Street.

The subway stops all around the park. The Conservancy says it is about a 19-minute walk from Grand Central.

  • South side: A, B, C, D, 1, N, R, Q
  • West side: 1, 2, 3, B, C
  • East side: 4, 5, 6
  • North side: B, C, 2, 3
Where each tour meets
TourMeeting point
Bike rental and Highlights bike tour56 W 56th St
Guided bike or e-bike tour, up to 15240 W 56th St
Central Park guided bike tour203 W 58th St
Best of Central Park bike tour870 7th Ave
Film spots pedicab tour180 W 58th St
Private pedicab tourGrand Army Plaza
TV and movie sites walk10 Central Park S

Booking tips for Central Park

  1. Find your start point

    The tours meet on different streets south of the park. Check the address on your ticket.

  2. Ask the pedicab price first

    On the street, the price is per minute. Ask for the total before you sit down.

  3. Bring cash for tips

    Tips are not included on most guided tours here.

  4. Keep free cancellation

    Seven of our eight picks can be cancelled for free. The TV and movie sites walk cannot be refunded.

Central Park: questions and answers

Where is Central Park, and how do I get there?
Central Park is in Manhattan, from 59th to 110th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West. Take the A, B, C, D, 1, N, R or Q train to the south side. The 4, 5 and 6 stop on the east side.

How can I tour Central Park?
Rent a bike, join a 2-hour guided bike tour, or ride in a pedicab with a guide. You can also walk on your own, for free. Most tours start near the south end of the park.

How much is bike rental in Central Park?
Bike rental costs from €12 on GetYourGuide. You can rent for 1 to 4 hours, a day or 24 hours. A guided bike tour costs from €36.

Is Central Park free?
Yes. There is no entrance fee and you need no ticket. You only pay for extras such as a bike or a guided tour. The Conservancy says the park covers 843 acres, with public restrooms all through it.

When is Central Park open?
Central Park is open every day from 6 AM to 1 AM, all year round.

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