Private Central Park Bike Tour & Luxurious Picnic
GuidedDuration: 2 hours
Features
Description
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park offers a peaceful mixture of lakes, forests, and trails along with amazing sculptures, architecture, and artistic renderings. This private guided tour takes about 2 hours, including various stops near essential attractions of Central Park while our guides provide in-depth narration and stop for photo opportunities at famous sights and hidden gems throughout the tour. See famous landmarks like Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, Shakespeare Garden, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. As this is a private experience, you can decide what you want to see! After the tour, stop for a luxurious catered picnic with blankets, pillows, lunch boxes, and a customizable food spread of pastries, charcuterie boards, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Unlimited Biking will outfit you with everything you need to embark on your journey with our licensed NYC tour guide. We'll experience the highlights, such as:
- Literary Walk: Stroll beneath majestic American Elm Trees on this historic path, lined with statues of iconic writers.
- Bethesda Fountain and Terrace: Enjoy a stunning lakeside view of rowboats and the vibrant atmosphere at this beautiful fountain.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir: Cycle around the reservoir for breathtaking skyline views, perfect for capturing memorable photos.
- Shakespeare Garden: Wander through the enchanting Shakespeare Garden, filled with flowers and plants mentioned in his plays, creating a poetic escape in nature.
- Sheep Meadow: Relax in the park’s iconic 15 acres of lush greenery—ideal for unwinding or people-watching.
- Strawberry Fields: Stop at the John Lennon Memorial, where you can join a heartfelt sing-a-long at the “Imagine” mosaic.
Picnic Box Options:
The Signature Picnic Box: includes Herb Roasted Chicken Wrap, Potato Chips, Fruit Salad, Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookie
The Healthy Picnic Box: Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, Penne Pasta, Homemade Oatmeal Cookie Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookie
The Vegan Picnic Box: Vegan Club Sandwich, Hummus and Chips, Fruit Salad Pasta
The New York, New York Box: Corned Beef Sandwich, Red Bliss Potato Salad, NY Pretzel, Black & White Cookie, Red Apple
The Mediterranean Box: Grilled Moroccan Veggie Kabobs – Israeli couscous, tabouleh, hummus, chickpea salad, toasted pita wedges, olives, and marinated tomatoes, Fruit Salad, Valrhona Chocolate Brownie
The Italian Box: The Godfather Sandwich – Breaded eggplant, pickled hot cherry peppers, caponata, nutless pesto, ricotta, crip romaine and gutless semolina, Penne Pasta, Fruit Salad, Cannoli Chips and Di
Duration
Choose either 2 hours or 3 hours
Starting time: Custom
Location
Unlimited Biking Central Park
56 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Ages & Requirements
- Riders ages 16+ may select an eBike.
- Weight limit: 300 pounds
- Tour can accommodate a maximum of 15 guests. The listed price is for the first four guests. At checkout, you can add additional guests to see your final price.
- All guests must be able to ride their own bike. Attachments such as double trailers and tag-a-long bikes are not permitted on the tour for the safety reasons.
- No customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present.
- For your safety and the safety of the group, all tour participants are required to wear the provided helmets for the duration of the tour
What's Included
- Bike tour with licensed tour guide
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Bike bags
- Illustrated map
- Picnic box lunch
Not Included
- eBike upgrade (with additional cost) available
- Post-Tour Daypass Upgrade - Hang on to your bike rental for the rest of the day, and return it to any Unlimited Biking location!
- Equipment protection - This additional coverage includes full damage coverage & 50% coverage against lost or stolen equipment
- Gratuity
What to Bring / Wear
- Dress appropriately for the weather - we recommend comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and layers for variable wear conditions.
- Bring your camera
- Bring a valid government-issued ID & credit card
ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Unlimited Biking - New York City Central Park
FAQs
What kind of bikes do we use for the tour?
Comfort hybrid bikes are the standard option for this tour. Riders ages 16+ may select an eBike at checkout.
What languages is this tour available in?
Tours are available in English, French, Spanish and Dutch.
How does private tour pricing work?
We can accommodate a maximum of 15 guests. The listed price is for the first four guests. At checkout, you can add additional guests to see your final price.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of guide scheduling for private tours, cancellations or rescheduling requests must be done at least 7 days in advance of the activity start time to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to tour start time are not eligible for a refund/may be subject to cancellation fees. Rescheduling is subject to availability and fare difference may apply.
Please note: If you have rescheduled your booking for a later date, we must receive your cancellation request 7 days before your original travel date. If you have rescheduled for an earlier date, the 7 day cancellation window applies to your new travel date.
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