Best of · NEW YORK CITY BIKE TOURS
The 13 best new york city bike tours you can book today, with what each costs, how far it goes and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.
Pick up a Cannondale, Specialized, hybrid, comfort bike, tandem, e-bike, or family attachment near Central Park. You get a helmet, lock, bike bag, and city map, then set your own route through the park or Manhattan for one hour to a full day.
“All day rent provides sufficient time to drive all the way along the Hudson river.”
Pick up a Trek or Giant bike just steps from Central Park, with a helmet, lock, and digital map included. Ride the park’s one-way routes, stop at Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, or upgrade to an e-bike. One hour costs $8, with extra hours available.
“Brilliant service. Very helpful and bikes were good for the trip around Central Park.”
Pick up a Trek bike, helmet, basket, lock, and map from Cycle Park NYC near Central Park. Staff members such as Niko and Genghis can point you toward key sights, from Bethesda Fountain to Strawberry Fields. Choose one to ten hours and ride independently.
“Rental was fast and informative! We had the best time and saw all the sites in Central Park!”
Ride through Central Park with guides such as Dan, Chuck, Carla, or John, stopping at Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, the Reservoir, and more. Choose a standard bike or eBike, hear lively park stories, and cover more ground than you could on foot in two hours.
“Amazing way to see Central Park. Our guide Dan was awesome- made it so much fun. Would highly recommend”
Pick up a bike, helmet, lock, bag, and illustrated map at 56 W 56th St, then ride into Central Park. Choose roughly one to 12 hours, stop when you like, and cover far more ground than you could on foot. Staff such as TJ can offer useful route tips, but this is self-guided.
“Bike riding in Central Park was great but the pick up location place was not so great. The front desk was very rude and not helpful at all. Charges me over then I expected fees. Would never go there again.”
This two-hour guided ride covers Central Park’s best-known sights and quieter corners, with guides such as Michael, Chris, Aaron, and Philip sharing park history, film locations, and local stories. Bikes, child equipment, helmets, locks, baskets, and hand cycles are available.
“Had a brilliant time with Michael as he brought us around central park on ebikes. Beautiful way to see the park. So enjoyable. A highlight for me over the last few days and credit to Michael for being a great guide. Would thoroughly recommend this activity. Great way to see the park in a relatively short space of time.”
Ride seven miles through Central Park with a guide such as Dan, Chuck, Matt, or Joel. You’ll use a hybrid bike or e-bike, pause at Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, and more, with helmets, maps, bike bags, photos, and park stories included.
“Dan was a lot of fun! We appreciated the way he personalized the tour for everyone, in addition to the great information he shared about the park.”
Pick up a comfort, cruiser, hybrid, or children’s bike at 870 7th Ave, minutes from Central Park. Your rental includes a helmet, chain lock, map, and all taxes. Choose one hour to one day, with baby seats and child trailers available for an added fee.
“Central Park was amazing and bikes weew a great way of seeing the sights. Dissapointed that we were not advised we needed photo ID and a $100 deposit for the bikes.”
Explore Central Park by bicycle on a relaxed, five-mile tour led in English by a licensed guide. You will visit Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the Literary Walk, and the Reservoir, with adult and children’s bikes, trailers, seats, helmets, baskets, and locks included. E-bike upgrades may be available for an extra fee.
“Excellent our guide was very good and polite. Friendly and funny. He was detailed and deserves all the credits.”
Pick up a mountain, comfort, or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave, then ride into Central Park with a helmet, lock, map, and basket included. Choose one hour, several hours, all day, or overnight. Family gear is available, though bike condition and pickup lines can vary.
“I got my bike very quickly and everything very easy. The bike rental shop is very close to the park entrance so I didn't have to ride on the avenue, great point. The bike was in perfect condition and I could see all the attractions in the park in 3 hours. Thanks”
Cycle Central Park at an easy pace with a guide such as JJ, Martin, Darrell, or Daniel, stopping at Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields. The two-hour tour includes a bike, helmet, map, and park stories, with up to 15 riders.
“Took us on a round across the park. Majority of the time was spent in that instead of showing attractions. Later rushed through some attractions with no time for pictures. Won't recommend”
Rent a bike from Go NY Tours at Central Park South and set your own pace through New York’s famous park. Choose from more than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles, then visit movie locations, waterfalls, monuments, classic buildings, the Met, and more. English service, map, helmet, and chain lock are included.
“Don’t say you close at nine when you actually close at six and the bikes keep falling apart So”
Ride for four hours through Lower Manhattan with guides such as Robby, Robert, Kevin, or Holden. Expect safe bike routes, unusual stories about anarchists and Beatniks, lesser-known stops, a mid-tour snack, and a flexible route shaped by the group.
“The tour was fantastic and Robby was very knowledgeable about the city! He showed us some great hidden gems, and I would gladly return for another one of his tours.”
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