Elite Tour 11 Big Stops. With stories about the park from your guide

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Overview

  • Duration:3 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:2 - 100 guests
  • Tour Type:One -Time
  • Language:English, French, German, Persian, Russian, Spanish
Whatever your plans in New York, Central Park is not just a destination, but an essential chapter in the narrative of the city. This is a living archive, where the multi-layered history of the metropolis is hidden under the stone jungle and on the winding paths. This is a unique monument where the history of the city unfolds before you like the pages of an illustrated book. The frames of cult films and TV series come to life here, you will literally walk in the footsteps of movie characters, recognizing the filming locations of your favorite paintings, and familiar alleys and bridges turn out to be decorations for your own memories. But that's not even more important. It is important to slow down, breathe in the air filled with the scent of earth and freedom, and allow yourself to lose yourself in its unique atmosphere, where silence and poetry reign in the midst of the stone jungle. It's not just a tour - it's a timeless experience, a gift that you take with you forever. You will not just see the places, but immerse yourself in their stories, each of which is a separate novel in the annals of the park. Your guide will reveal the secrets hidden in the stone and landscape.

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain are not just architectural gems, but the "heart of the park". You will hear the story of the symbol of healing, learn why the angel on the fountain is the only sculpture conceived when creating the park, and how this place has become the main stage for countless films, from romantic encounters to dramatic climaxes.

Bow Bridge is the most romantic cast -iron bridge in America. You will learn why it is compared to the bridges of Florence and Venice, and how it became a silent witness to thousands of declarations of love and the setting of key scenes in cinema.

Strawberry Fields is more than a memorial. It is a global symbol of peace, a living "Imagine". You will feel the special, contemplative atmosphere of this place and learn the story of its creation as a gift from Yoko Ono and cities around the world.

The Mall are an open-air formal living room. You will walk under the arches of the century-old American elms, which have seen parades and protests, and find out why statues of great writers are installed here, creating a unique "salon" in the shade of foliage.

Sky Line the Billionaires' Row view is your main photo opportunity in New York. From this point, not just a view opens, but the most expensive panorama in the world. The super-skyscrapers of Billionaire's Row (57th Street) are lined up in front of you, as if in the palm of your hand - the thinnest, tallest, most ambitious creations of modern architecture. This is the frame where the power of human genius and the grandeur of Central Park create the perfect composition for your triumphant photo on social networks.
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Highlights

  • A comfortable detour through the park: We will drive along its main alleys so that you can capture the scale of Manhattan's "green lungs" by seeing the diversity of its landscapes.
  • Immerse yourself in history: You will learn how a masterpiece of landscape design appeared on the site of swamps and rocks, and what dramas, triumphs and curiosities its paths hide.
  • A journey through movie locations: We will show you familiar places where iconic scenes from "Home Alone", "Sex and the City", "The Avengers" and many other films and TV series were filmed. You will see the park through the eyes of Hollywood directors.
  • Ease of booking: do you appreciate spontaneity? You can book a tour just 30 minutes before the start by receiving an instant confirmation. Your plans remain flexible.
  • Not just an excursion, but an experience: We are not creating a set of facts for you, but vivid, vivid emotions and photographs that will become your most pleasant souvenir from New York - a lifelong memory.
  • Our route is not built as a series of short visits, but as a series of conscious stops. We will stop at the Terrace of Bethesda so that you can feel the age-old stone under your feet and hear the whisper of the fountain. We will walk across the Bow Bridge so that you can feel how history connects with romance in one graceful arch. We will pause at the Strawberry Fields so that in the silence, among the sounds of the giant city, you can hear the soft melody of "Imagine".

Includes/Excludes

  • Professional Guide
  • Pedicab / Rickshaw
  • Private tour
  • Tips / Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup / drop off

Itinerary

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Starting/pickup location

Grand Army Plaza, New York, 5 ave.

Plaza Hote

The legendary The Plaza Hotel is perhaps the most famous hotel in the world according to Hollywood. He has starred in not one, but dozens of films!

Central Park Zoo

From movie Madagascar, Mr Popper's Pinguin.

Gapstow Bridge

From movie Home Alone. Bridge from 1986.

The Pond

From movies Home Alone, King Kong, Jersey Girl.

The Dairy

From movie Serendipity, Enchanted.

Sky Line

Foreshortening on Billionaires' Row is your main photo opportunity in New York.

Wollman Rink

From movies Serendipity, Rayn-o-Nyle, Home Alone.

Statue Balto

National hero, From movie Balto. Statue from 1925.

Summer Stage

Good Morning America Show Summer Stage.

Conservatory Water

From movie Stuart little.

The Mall

From movie Made in Manhattan.

Bethesda Fountain - Bethesda Terrace

From movies Gossip Girls, Home alone, Elf, Spider Man, Law and Order, 27 Dresses, Avengers.

Loeb Boathouse Restaurant

From movies Sex In The City, 27 Dresses.

Cherry Hill Fountain

Designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in the 1860s.

The Lake

The 18-acre lake, known simply as "the Lake" is the largest man-made body of water in the park.

Bow Bridge

Completed 1862. Bow Bridge is a symbol of romance and a cinematic icon of Central Park.

Alice in Wonderland Statue

One of the most popular artworks in Central Park is Alice in Wonderland

Obelisk

Standing between the Great Lawn and the Met Museum.

Jacqueline Onassis Reservoir

The Reservoir covers 106 acres of water. Though no longer used to distribute New York City's water supply.

Conservatory Garden

A destination for neighborhood residents and visitors from all over the world, its six acres are well-known for plantings of tulips, lilacs, crabapple trees, summer perennials, and chrysanthemums.

The Ravine

A densely wooded valley, its defining feature is the long, narrow watercourse called the Loch, known for its three waterfalls. (The word “Loch” is Scottish for “lake.”)

Belvedere Castle

Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan.

Daniel Webster Monument

The monument to American lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster (1782–1852).

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields was inaugurated on what would have been Lennon's 45th birthday, 9 October 1985.

The Dakota

One of the first buildings on upper west side from 1884s.

Sheep Meadow

A 15-acre pasture, originally designated in 1864 by Olmsted and Vaux as a grazing area for 200 sheep.

Tavern on the green

Tavern on the Green is an iconic, landmark restaurant unlike any other. From movie «Ghost Busters».

Pinebank Arch

One of the most distinctive ornamental features in the south end of Central Park. From movie «Elf».

Columbus Circle

Columbus Circle appeared at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The blocks adjacent to the intersection are also called the same way.

Drop-off locations

Grand Army Plaza, New York, 5 ave.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Central Park pedicab tour?

Tours typically last from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the route you choose.

What landmarks will we see during the tour?

Popular stops include Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and many famous movie locations.

Can the driver stop for photos?

Yes, pedicab tours include photo stops at major attractions and scenic spots throughout the park.

Extra Services

Drop-off

Drop-off

Exclusively in hotels located in midtown Manhattan, between 42nd and 59th Streets. Just provide the address of your hotel when booking.

$25.00/pedicab
Pickup

Pickup

Exclusively in hotels located in midtown Manhattan, between 42nd and 59th Streets. Just provide the address of your hotel when booking.

$25.00/pedicab

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