USA · BIKE TOURS IN NEW YORK CITY
The good bike tours in New York City fill weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Pick up a Cannondale, Specialized, hybrid, comfort bike, mountain bike, tandem, eBike, tag-a-long, or toddler trailer near Central Park. Ride independently for one hour to a full day, using the included map to plan your route. Staff can suggest sights, food stops, and practical ways to reach the park.
“Really good. A short walk to Central Park, but great value for bikes!”
Bike Rent NYC places you steps from Central Park with Trek or Giant bikes, helmets, locks, and a digital map included. A one-hour rental costs $8 per person, with extra hours available for $10. Choose adult or child bikes, trailers, tag-alongs, and seats, or upgrade to an e-bike for an added fee.
“Renting the bikes through the app was super cheap. We saved a lot of money taking into account that other places charge you minimum 15 dollars per hour. You can pay 12, have the bikes for 5 hours and be sure to have enough time to bike through Central Park and visit all the main places in there (since to those you need to walk)”
Pick up a Trek bike, helmet, basket, lock, and Central Park map from Cycle Park NYC. Staff can point you toward key sights, from the carousel and Alice in Wonderland to Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields. Choose one to ten hours, with two to three hours giving you time for the main loop and photo stops.
“The staff is very friendly. The bikes were high quality and my family and I had a great experience in Central Park.”
Ride through Central Park on a Cannondale bike or eBike with guides such as Dan, Chuck, Carla, and John. This two-hour, small-group tour stops at Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain, the Reservoir, Belvedere Castle, and Strawberry Fields, with time for photos, questions, and stories.
“We had the amazing guide called Daniel. Very knowledgeable & funny, a great way to see the park & all the sites! Highly recommend! Bikes were in great condition too!!!”
Ride five miles through Central Park on an adult, child, or electric bike with a licensed English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, pass the Reservoir and Literary Walk, and hear useful stories about the park’s design, history, films, and famous residents. Tours run at four times daily.
“We really enjoyed our bike tour of Central Park with Michael. You get to see so much more of the park by bike! Michael was friendly and easy to chat to, and told us some interesting facts. We cycled at a leisurely pace through the park and stopped at various intervals, so even if you’re not a regular cyclist it’s very easy! Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to go round the whole park (and particularly if you like cycling).”
Start with a shoreline, a rim or a river.
