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15 NYC Bike Tours Worth the Subway Ride

55 tours  ·  from $5 a head

A New York trip always runs out of days before it runs out of ideas. These 15 nyc bike tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can choose quickly.

NYC: Central Park Bike Rentals - What kind of ride suits your plans?
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NYC: Central Park Bike Rentals

1.Central Park Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,528 reviews · 1 hour · from $9Our pick

Pick up a Cannondale or Specialized bike near Central Park and set your own route. Choose a comfort, hybrid, mountain, tandem or electric bike, with tag-alongs and toddler trailers also available. A map, helmet, chain lock and bike bag are included. Rentals run from one hour to 24 hours, so you can stick to the park or ride farther into Manhattan.

“on arrival the staff were friendly and very efficient, the bikes were good quality, any extras were given immediately for instance a basket for bags, lock and key and helmet. it was approx 5 minute walk to Central Park, I didn’t feel confident enough to ride there in the traffic, but as I say not a long walk at all, After an enjoyable cycle round the park we took our bikes back and again the staff were friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend them.”

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NYC: Central Park Bike Rental - Getting from the shop into the park
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NYC: Central Park Bike Rental

2.Central Park Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,651 reviews · 1 hour · from $8

Pick up an adult or child bike near Central Park and explore on your own with a digital map, helmet, and lock. The listed one-hour rental starts at $8 per person, with extra hours available for $10 each. You can upgrade to an e-bike for an additional charge.

“I absolutely loved it! Biking around Central Park and all over Manhattan was awesome. Would definitely recommend.”

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Central Park Bike Rental - Start near Columbus Circle, then choose a route
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Central Park Bike Rental

3.Central Park Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,509 reviews · 1 - 10 hours · from $9

Pick up a Trek bike, helmet, basket, lock, and map from Cycle Park NYC, a short walk from Central Park. Ride on your own schedule, from one hour to a full day, stopping at sights such as Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and the Alice in Wonderland sculpture. Staff can point you toward park highlights, but this is a self-guided rental, not a guided tour.

“Good bike rental. Easy to find and clear instructions about the park.”

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New York City: Highlights of Central Park Bike or eBike Tour - The Boathouse, Reservoir and Swedish Cottage
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New York City: Highlights of Central Park Bike or eBike Tour

4.Highlights of Central Park Bike or eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 800 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Ride through Central Park with a licensed New York City guide, stopping at Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, the Reservoir and more. The two-hour route is moderately paced and suits a range of riding abilities. Guides such as Dan, Chuck and Carla have led tours, though your guide may vary. Bikes and helmets are included; check the booking options for e-bike details.

“Super enjoyable tour with Dan. A great intro to Central Park on quality bikes.”

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Central Park Bike Rental New York City - Finding your rhythm on the park’s paths
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Central Park Bike Rental New York City

5.Central Park Bike Rental New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 560 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Pick up a bike, helmet, lock, bag and illustrated map at 56 W 56th St, then explore Central Park’s paved cycling paths at your own pace. Choose a rental length to suit your day, pause to see landmarks such as Belvedere Castle or the Imagine Mosaic, and return the bike to the same shop. No guide is included.

“1/3 of the price we paid last time we rented bike in central park...... love it... easy... open hour... we had a very good time!”

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Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City - What the guide adds, and where the ride can falter
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Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City

6.Guided Bike Tour of Central Park New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 537 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Start near Columbus Circle for a two-hour guided ride through Central Park, stopping at places such as Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn. Adult and child bikes, trailers, child seats, and accessible hand cycles are available. Guides on past tours have included Michael, Chris, and Aaron.

“Chris was our tour guide and was great. There was 6 of us and knew fun facts about Central Park! Took us to all the really cool spots and gave us ample time to explore at many stops!”

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Central Park NYC Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour - Strawberry Fields and the Dakota
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Central Park NYC Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

7.Central Park NYC Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 425 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Ride about seven miles through Central Park on a regular bike or e-bike, with a guide pointing out landmarks such as Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and Bethesda Fountain. The two-hour tour includes a helmet, bike bag and park map, plus stops for photos. Guides have included Dan, Chuck, Matt and Joel. It starts and ends near West 56th Street.

“Dan made this tour super fun. One has to be comfortable on a bike and able to keep up with the group, but we all felt safe in Dan’s hands. There are no baskets on the bikes so it is better to use a backpack or leave most things in the hotel.”

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NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals - Make the park map work for you
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NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals

8.NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $15

Pick up a comfort, cruiser, hybrid, or children’s bike at 870 7th Avenue, minutes from Central Park. Rentals run from one hour to one day, with a helmet, chain lock, and park map included. Book ahead to save time at the rental shop, then set your own route and return to the same meeting point.

“Bike pedal was a little wonky but not easy to ride until you walk bike to Central Park and didn't want to go back and exchange. Otherwise it's a great way to experience the park”

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NYC: Central Park Guided Bike Tour - Strawberry Fields and the Literary Walk
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NYC: Central Park Guided Bike Tour

9.Central Park Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Ride five miles through Central Park with a licensed English-speaking guide, stopping at Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields and the Reservoir. Four daily departures make it easy to fit into your plans. Adult and child bikes, trailers, seats, helmets and baskets are included; past riders have also upgraded to e-bikes.

“The tour was great, just at the right pace and visited parts of Central Park we wouldn’t have otherwise. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the city and was super helpful in answering any questions we had. Would definitely recommend.”

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Central Park Bike Rental: Quality Bikes with Map, Helmet, Lock - What the Ride Feels Like
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Central Park Bike Rental: Quality Bikes with Map, Helmet, Lock

10.Central Park Bike Rental: Quality Bikes with Map, Helmet, Lock

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $15

Pick up a mountain, comfort or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave, then explore Central Park at your own pace. Rentals range from one hour to a full day, with a helmet, lock and map included. Staff can help you choose a bike, and family gear such as baby seats and tag-alongs is available in-store.

“A faire en toute sécurité avec les enfants. Permet de visiter assez rapidement et sans trop d'efforts l'ensemble du parc et ses nombreux points dintérêt. En été, au nord de Central Park: Lasker Pool piscine gratuit en plein air devenant une patinoire en hivers”

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Best of Central Park Bike Tour - Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, with time to walk
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Best of Central Park Bike Tour

11.Best of Central Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 300 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Ride through Central Park with a guide, stopping at Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields. The two-hour tour starts and ends near Central Park South, includes a bike, helmet, and map, and costs $45 per person. Guides on recent outings included JJ, Darrell, Martin, and Daniel; your guide may differ.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our cycle tour of Central Park. Our guide was very informative and good fun. Highly recommend!”

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New York City: Central Park Bike Rental - Starting near Central Park South
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New York City: Central Park Bike Rental

12.Central Park Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 288 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $25

Pick up a bike near Central Park South and set your own pace, from a two-hour ride to a full day. More than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles are available, with a map, helmet and chain lock included. Ride past Olmsted-designed park features, historic monuments and film locations, or stop near the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

“Une excellente façon de faire le tour du parc, sans se lasser de la marche. En automne c’est magnifique.”

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From Manhattan: 2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour - Chinatown, the Woolworth Building, and a moving history lesson
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From Manhattan: 2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

13.2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Set out from 79 Chambers Street on a two-hour guided bike tour through lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Ride across the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, stop around Chinatown, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights, and take in views of lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building. A hybrid bike, helmet, and guide are included.

“10/10. Aussies visiting. Shoutout to our tour guide, Bob. Super friendly and engaging. Highly recommended”

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New York City: City Highlights Guided Bike or eBike Tour - Washington Square Park and a change of scene
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New York City: City Highlights Guided Bike or eBike Tour

14.City Highlights Guided Bike or eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Ride nine miles through Lower Manhattan and along the Hudson Greenway on a 3.5-hour guided bike tour. You’ll pass the Charging Bull, Little Italy, Chinatown, Washington Square Park, the High Line and Little Island, with a licensed guide sharing city stories and tips. Standard bikes are included, and e-bikes are available for riders aged 16 and older.

“Stefan gave us an absolutely brilliant tour of Manhatten - he was full of highly interesting information and seemed as knowledgeable as someone who had lived in New York for 100 years. Thank you so much Stefan for such an exciting start to our New York trip. Wishing you all the very best for your future here.”

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Central Park Bike Tour with Live Guide - Movie locations and celebrity neighbors
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Central Park Bike Tour with Live Guide

15.Central Park Bike Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 186 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Cycle for about two hours through Central Park with an English-speaking local guide and a rental bike included. The roughly seven-mile route passes Strawberry Fields, the Carousel, an Olmsted-designed waterfall, and film and TV locations. Past guides have included Phillip, Robert, Sergio, and Giovani. Start and finish on 6th Avenue.

“We had a great time. The bikes weren’t fitted to my youngest child very well so I would recommend double checking proper fit. It was a wonderful ride on a beautiful day. I especially liked that our tour guide allowed us to stop and walk around for a bit to get a closer look at and pictures etc.”

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