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Inside Central Park Bike Tour
4.5

Inside Central Park Bike Tour

By Bike and Roll NYC
Enjoy biking at a leisurely pace, while traveling through New York’s Central Park on this small-group guided tour. It’s easy to lose your bearings in the park’s 840 acres (340 hectares) if you don’t know where you’re going. This tour allows you to see the main highlights of the park with a guide who keeps you on track the whole way.
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$48.99
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$48.99
per adult
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Ages 1-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Highlights
  • Cover more ground on this bike tour of Central Park than by walking
  • Your guide takes you to popular landmarks and hidden gems
  • Morning and afternoon tour times are available for your convenience
  • Save time with bike and helmet rental included 
  • Stay hydrated with bottled water available on this bike tour
  • Small-group bike tour
  • Bike rental and helmet
  • Basket/Bike Bag
  • Entry/Admission - Central Park
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Bethesda Fountain
  • Entry/Admission - Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
  • Entry/Admission - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Your Central Park biking tour meets within the park. Check in with your voucher and get matched with a bike and helmet for this guided tour. Follow your guide through and pass famous landmarks and hidden hot spots. Some points of interest include Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the Dakota, where John Lennon lived. Other lesser-known areas include Cleopatra's Needle, Shakespeare Garden, and Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater. Your guide keeps you on track as your group bikes at a comfortable pace for all skill levels. Stop and take pictures at the highlights, and listen as your guide dives into the park’s history. This biking tour ends back at the original meeting spot. Turn in your helmet and your bike, and head out in NYC with the rest of the day’s plans in your hands.
Departure details
  • 56 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA Look for the Unlimited Biking sign between 5th and 6th Ave's.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3156BIKE04
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Trailer carriages, trailer tandems and child seats are available on-site for children
  • Tours may be cancelled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions. If we are unable to reschedule the tour, we will issue a full credit or refund
  • Infants must be at least 1 year old and be able to wear a helmet and hold their head and upper body in an upward positions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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How much is Inside Central Park Bike Tour?
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What is the Inside Central Park Bike Tour cancellation policy?
Inside Central Park Bike Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Inside Central Park Bike Tour on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Inside Central Park Bike Tour?
Inside Central Park Bike Tour is hosted by Bike and Roll NYC. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Bike and Roll NYC on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Inside Central Park Bike Tour on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3156BIKE04
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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    56 W 56th St
    56 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Look for the Unlimited Biking sign between 5th and 6th Ave's.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Central Park
    Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
    See details
  • 3
    Shakespeare Garden
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  • 4
    The Dakota
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  • 5
    Cleopatra's Needle
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  • 6
    New York City
    Stop: 2 hours
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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By: Bike and Roll NYC
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Fabulous electric bike tour with Richard!
Richard was our host. He was very knowledgeable about New York and its history and very personable and fun to be w…
Amelia R
Amelia R
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Make sure have a credit card on you
I was denied participation due to not having a credit card on me for security deposit, I had cash on me & Apple Pay…
lonestar21
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I ❤️ Dan’s NYC Central Park Tour
Had a lovely tour of Central Park led by Dan. Our group of 18 had people from Amsterdam, Germany, Italy, Australia…
jessiem488
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10/10 from Australia :)
Eddie was an awesome tour guide, he was knowledgeable, kind, fabulous photographer, patient, experienced and we fel…
framcop
framcop
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Excessive elevator wait time
Elevators are among the slowest in the city. You may spend a good portion of your time in the hotel waiting for the…
Vanessa X
Vanessa X
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Time Worth Spending
Great 2 hours of sightseeing and fitness in one of NYC's iconic landscapes. Easy booking and registration experienc…
Bains1010
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Great way to see NYC
We had a Go City pass and opted for hire out bikes and we are so glad we did. We hired these out near the Brooklyn…
Robert S
Robert S
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Brilliant group ride.
Great experience. The guide was very friendly and told us about the history of the area. I enjoyed cycling over th…
Reneesin1
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Informative bike ride through the city
Saturday was a perfect day for a bike ride. My husband and I had a wonderful time. Johan was a great tour guide. H…
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Good bike rental service in Midtown
Very easy opportunity to get a bike in midtown Manhattan. Robert did a great job. Booking should be done with a Ne…
Chellichacha
Chellichacha
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A fun bike ride over the Brooklyn Bridge
This was super fun! Our guide was great. We saw some beautiful areas of the city that would have taken us hours by …
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Compass03522408744
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Great tour
This was great. Alex did a very good job as tour guide. We had a fun ride packed with interesting information
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No comment
I do not wish them.a bad rating however they did not have bikes that were acceptable so we couldn’t use their servi…
birda77
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Definitely recommend!
A very fun experience that we highly recommend. Very full 2 hours with awesome sights, views, spots and action. Ou…
Helwellie
Helwellie
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Fantastic tour!
This was a fantastic trip! I was a tad nervous given I hadn’t been on a bike in a while but Alex was wonderful and …
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Graham P
Bexley, Australia79 contributions
NYC Central Park Bike Tour
Mar 2018 • Couples
On a cold sunny March Sunday afternoon we headed to NYC Central Park for the Bike Tour.
After collecting our Bikes from W58th Street and our Guide Filip we headed to Central Park.
Best 2 hours on cycling & walking through an amazing Park. So much history and sights that you could miss if not for your Guide.
Everything in and around Central Park, Filip knew it.
The Strawberry Fields Tribute to John Lennon is a MUST see.
Written March 14, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Beth S
Florida79 contributions
Friday in the Park
Oct 2017 • Solo
This is a great way to see the park. Walking this route would take all day. Dan did a good job of shepherding our group. He wore a bright yellow shirt so we could always spot him and he kept checking back and circling back to make sure we were all accounted for.
He really knows the city and seems to enjoy sharing it with newcomers. A plus - at the end I felt that I had a handle on NYC bike etiquette. Thanks!
Written November 9, 2017
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Ayesha A
21 contributions
Central Park by night
Nov 2016 • Friends
A slightly delayed review but what a great personalised experience this was. Michelle, our guide, rode with us, who were the only guests in this tour, through Central Park at night in what I'm convinced is one of the most fun ways to see an iconic part of New York. Michelle was patient and friendly as she allowed us to set the pace for the ride, while explaining the history and stories of the most important sights along the route. At just about an hour, this was the perfect amount of time to get some exercise in the outdoors, while seeing a new attraction and learning so much.I highly recommend signing up for this as a chance to see one of the greatest cities in the world with new eyes.
Written October 28, 2017
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Wendy H
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
Central Park is a great place to ride a bike!
Jul 2018 • Family
Although I think the park is easily explored by bike, I didn't feel like the tour guide offered any added value. We left the location 15 minutes after the start time and at two of our stops we were given 15 minutes to ourselves to wander around. That means that little over half of the time was actually spent on the tour itself. There were two 'guides' but only one was leading the tour and the other was often distracting with strange comments and jokes. Next time, I would just rent bikes and ride around the park without the guide.
Written July 17, 2018
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Amy A
6 contributions
Great way to see Central Park!!
Oct 2018 • Family
Joseph was our tour guide and he was the BEST!! He is a local NY'er and shared so many great details about the park. We road as a family, with kids ages 13 and 10. For my son, the 10 year old, this was the highlight of his NYC trip! We saw the memorial to John Lennon and the Alice In Wonderland statue...we also got an incredible history of how the park has changed over time. If you are looking for a fun and educational way to see Central Park, do this tour! (And ask for Joseph - he was really great!)
Written December 15, 2018
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Anthony B
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Well worth the trip uptown.
Blake from Bike and Roll NYC was amazing as he guided us effortlessly through Central Park. Blake has thorough knowledge on the history of NYC, and in particular, the park. Blake was very attentive and ensured our safety throughout the bike tour. Thanks mate. We had a great time.
Written November 22, 2018
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Bamit422
Athens, GA122 contributions
Small = Large
Sep 2018 • Couples
Firstly, when you book this tour through tripadvisor, you are not provided the full information (like where you meet) that you need, so you have to contact the company. Not the company's fault, tripadvisor needs to fix. Also, note that it is a 48 hour, not 24 hour cancellation notice, if you need to do so.

It clearly states in the description that the "small-group tour" consists of 15 people. We had 18 people and I'm sure three less would not have made a difference because it felt like a large group. When I think of small, I think of less than ten. We were at the back of our group the majority of the time, so who knows what our guide was saying. We could really only hear him when we made a stop.

We booked the afternoon tour, which got started by 2pm by the time everyone filled out paperwork and got fitted for their bikes. Our tour guide was the self-proclaimed "Best tour guide with a stutter." If a severe stutter is going to prevent you from enjoying the tour, then I suggest you make sure to check before you make your reservation. He was very nice and informative when we could hear him. The whole tour lasted about 2.5 hours. I would definitely recommend biking Central Park. It is the quickest and most efficient way to make your way through the Park.
Written October 1, 2018
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Felix D
Erlangen, Germany15 contributions
Good guide, but a large group means going rather slowly
Aug 2018 • Solo
I took the Bike and Roll's guided Central Park tour, which was included in my Sightseeing Pass. Their online reservation system for Sightseeing Pass holders was broken at the time, so I was told to just come by before the tour. I assume others have been affected by this as well, at least that would explain why we ended up with quite a large group.

There were more than 20 people in our group, which just seemed like too many: Someone would always be stopped by a traffic light or just take more time. Also, listening to the guide can get hard with so many people and bikes around them. In the end, the tour took about 40 minutes longer than the expected two hours.

Our guide, a middle-aged gentleman, kind of made up for that with good explanations. I wouldn't recommend against the tour, but you should be aware that a guided bike tour means going at the group's pace, being considerate of slower group members and waiting for them. This is especially true if the group gets larger.
Written October 1, 2018
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Trupe R
Toronto, Canada52 contributions
Better to rent a bike and grab a map
Jun 2018 • Couples
Travelling with my elderly mother, I called the company the day before the planned tour to see if see they offered ladies bikes or only unisex. I could not reach the office so took the call-back option but no one called back. Against my better judgement, I called again the next morning and asked if they had ladies bikes. The operator said no one had asked for ladies bikes in years and did not know if they had them or not. We booked anyways and when we reached the location, were relieved to see they had ample styles of bikes including ladies. We specifically chose this company because they offered small-group tours (up to 10?). We were supposed to leave at 1:45 but were kept waiting until 2 pm while newcomers continued to join our group,finally numbering..I counted 19..hardly a small group that we had signed up for. The leader Joseph had voice problems and being in a large group in a noisy city, you couldn’t hear him 75% of the time. They needed a leader with a louder voice or a microphone system for him and of course a smaller group would have helped. There were frequent stops where he would go on endlessly with facts that anyone could pull from Wikipedia or Google so we learned little when we could hear him. The ride itself was pleasant although sometimes challenging due to the numerous slopes and inclines. I had no problem, but my elderly parents who are in excellent health, and casual bike riders started to struggle in the heat with all the inclines and slopes. Eventually it became a crisis and I reached out to the company’s support person trailing the group for options of ending the tour early for myself and my parents. He advised that it was not possible. I explained the situation with my parents and that we needed a solution. He then said that he needed to check with Joseph the leader but could not reach him as by now we had lost sight of the group and he seemed not to have a radio or cellphone to contact him with. By now another 15 minutes had passed and I was becoming very concerned with the health of my parents as I pushed them on. I finally said that either he could help us end early or we would abandon the bikes right there and get a cab. He then found a way to contact someone and proceeded to lead us out of the park and was quite pleasant and helpful after that. It took a long time to get back, circling around the perimeter of the park and not 5 minutes after we returned, the main group returned as well so I’m not sure if the route we were led on to leave early was really the best choice. When we returned, the office staff did not ask about how my parents were or inquire about our experience but instead said…you can leave a gratuity for Joseph with me. I had been very very concerned about the health of my parents at one point and the readiness of the company to provide assistance and support for them but it seemed not to concern them.
I understand that my experience was out of the ordinary but any company can excel when there are no challenges. It is their readiness for and how well they handle an unexpected challenge that really shows how good of an organization they are and this one is lacking.
I will not recommend this tour or this company and there is lots of competition out there so look around!
Written June 9, 2018
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Kallie S
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States29 contributions
Fun Bike Ride and tour
Apr 2018 • Family
The bike tour was our teenage son's favorite part of our NYC vacation. Blake and his female tour companion were excellent tour guides. It was a great way to see a large part of this huge park.
Written April 8, 2018
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