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Top 10 Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in New York City, New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. New York Lower Central Park Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Turn Central Park into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure in New York City! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.
Inclusions: One scavenger hunt for a team of 2-5 people
Exclusions: Must have a smart phone with a cellular data service plan. Smart Phone not provided with tour.
Reviewed By bpguy10
What a fun way to see Memphis and learn about Memphis. We’ve been to Memphis before but learned a lot and a fun doing it.
2. New York Midtown Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Turn Midtown Manhattan and Times Square into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.
Inclusions: One Scavenger Hunt for a team of 2-5 people
Exclusions: Must have a smart phone with a cellular data service plan. Smart Phone not provided with tour.
Reviewed By bpguy10
What a fun way to see Memphis and learn about Memphis. We’ve been to Memphis before but learned a lot and a fun doing it.
3. Harlem Bike Rental
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Biking is the perfect way to see Harlem in New York City. The area is rich in architectural, historical and cultural beauty.
Inclusions: Sightseeing recommendations from knowledgeable staff, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Use of bicycle, Helmet, Basket/Bike Bag, Lock, Map
Exclusions: Food & Drinks
Reviewed By Jan C
Our guide Kevin was very knowledgeable, entertaining and fun. He knew all the history behind NYC and its sites. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
4. Guided Bike Tour of Central Park & Circle Line Sightseeing's Landmarks Cruise
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Bike Rent NYC is the official bike tour and rental company of Central Park. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is New York City's best known sightseeing cruise line. See the Landmarks of NYC by cruise and enjoy a guided bike tour of Central Park. Combo must be redeemed at Bike Rent NYC (Central Park Bike Tours) at 203 West 58th St. NY, NY 10019. Please bring your confirmation (mobile or print). Adult bikes, child bikes, child trailers, child seats, and accessible bikes are all available. Bike baskets are available. Customer can reschedule for any reason at no additional cost.
Inclusions: A Bike Tour of Central Park and a Circle Line Sightseeing Landmarks Cruise., Rental(s) included: adult bike(s), child bike(s), child trailer(s) and child seat(s) are available., Helmet(s), and lock(s) are free. Helmet(s) are optional for those 14 years of age and older., Customer can reschedule their booking for any reason, at no additional cost.
Exclusions: Nothing of note.
Reviewed By rebeccaaA2704VO
Bike in excellent condition. Recommend the electric bike. Guide Philip took excellent care of us. He was full of information.
5. Unlimited Biking Central Park Full Day Bike Rental in New York City
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Experience one of New York City’s most beautiful attractions with this Central Park bike rental. Explore more than 47 miles (75 km) of bike-friendly paths at your own pace, stopping to admire the park’s many gardens, lakes, bridges, and city views. Choose from different styles of bike and various rental durations to customize your two-wheeled tour. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic New York adventure. Bike rental near Central Park in New York City Discover the beauty and grandeur of Central Park by bike at your own pace Bike, helmet, map, basket and lock included in rental price Comfort, hybrid, mountain and children’s bikes available
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Use of bicycle, Helmet, Basket/Bike Bag, Lock, Illustrated Map
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By sb62
Wettest, coldest day of the trip, so what to do? simple, take the Electric Bike Tour. Met at the northern end of Central Park (West 110th St). Tour took us through Morningside, Riverside and along the Hudson to Battery Park. Our tour guide was the remarkable Bob - endlessly knowledgeable and great fun. Be sure to take the trip early and ask for "Best of Bob" - you will be well rewarded with more to see. Three and a half hours flew past. Will repeat this one.
6. Central Park Pedicab Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
As NYC TOUR with 9 years experience, we offer fascinated guided Central Park pedicab tour. Our guests can make sure that they will see all the attractions, learn everything about Central Park and take lots of photos in amazing places. It is a very informative, fun and scenic drive through Central Park in company with our experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining guides who they can speak in different languages like English, Spanish, French, Russian, Turkish. We do our tours on a pedicab which is an electrical tricycle where your driver control and you relax in the comfortable passenger side. You will see in our tour Central Park zoo, luna park, chess&checkers house, carousel, dairy house, balto statue, summer stage, bethesda terrace, central park mall, boathouse, cherry hill plaza, bow bridge, san remo and beresford buildings, strawberry fields&imagine mosaic, sheep meadow, tavern on the green, ghostbusters building, elf bridge, plaza hotel and many more.
Inclusions: Pedicab Tour, Private Tour, Professional Tour Guide
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Reviewed By Corrine N
Sefa, Peddled us all round New York for three days non stop. Patiently waited for us while we visited sites. The most kindest man and hugely knowledgeable. Would use him again in a heartbeat everytime. Kind regards from the three ladies in the UK. Corrine, Karen and Laura ????????????
7. Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a flight that you will remember for a lifetime. Departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, this helicopter tour begins at the majestic the Statue of Liberty, followed by the world-famous Manhattan skyline. As you fly, sights include Ground Zero, Madison Square Garden, and Times Square, as well as a magnificent panoramic view of Central Park. This tour is a bestseller, and a great choice for those with limited time and budget. Sights include: The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Financial District, The Empire State Building, The Chrysler Building, Times Square, Central Park, and The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Inclusions: Helicopter tour
Exclusions: Heliport Fee, $40 Heliport fee is due at the time of check-in
Reviewed By Bastien B
Such an amazing experience to do once in a life. Very professional and friendly team with a special thanks to Neftali you welcomed me well and guided me with a good assistance since I had timing restrictions. 5 stars service provided and great pilot. I definitely recommend this tour. Bastien.
8. Central Park Highlights Guided Electric Bike Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A fact that may surprise you: Central Park has many hills, some of which are quite steep! Touring the park using an electric bicycle allows you to zip through the entire 843 acre park without breaking a sweat! Get a one-of-a-kind experience riding an elite piece of biking equipment through New York's iconic sightseeing destination, Central Park, with an enthusiastic and informative tour guide.
Inclusions: Map of Central Park, Helmet, E-bike to ride
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Reviewed By rebeccaaA2704VO
Bike in excellent condition. Recommend the electric bike. Guide Philip took excellent care of us. He was full of information.
9. Guided Bike Tour Of Central Park
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
There are many bike tours of Central Park out there- what makes this one special is the local guide that will lead you through the park! Our guides are people from the neighborhood who have unmatched knowledge and passion about the park. There is no tour where you will see and learn more about Central Park! Prime location! The tour starts just 1 block away from the entrance of the park, so you'll be rolling through the park just moments after you are fitted with your bike!
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Live guide, Helmet, Map of Central Park
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Reviewed By richh568
We hired two bikes from this store after being sold them on the edge of the park. Unfortunately it soon became apparent that the bikes were very poorly maintained. The chain on one of our bikes fell off 4 or 5 times for no reason. The only upside of the poorly maintained bikes was that I could put the chain back on without getting any oil on my fingers at all. Eventually, after stopping every couple of minutes we just gave up and pushed the bike back to the store. When we got back, we suggested it only seems fair that we were refunded for one of the bikes, as it did not meet the standard we were sold. The member of staff in the store refused but understood our point so put us on the phone to a manager from a different store. The manager, after putting us on hold, hanging up, and then finally speaking to us after we phoned back, very rudely tried to blame us for the situation. We were told the bikes were well maintained, which I explained how this could not be the case. Then they used the defence that we could have called the helpline in small print on our receipt. At no point when we were hiring the bikes was this number pointed out to us should we need it. Being two UK travellers we didn't have phone that would have worked for this anyway, so I explained this wasn't a viable option either. I do understand that these bikes are used a lot and things will go wrong but I just wish people could be honest and own up when they have not met the standard which has been sold. Unfortunately that is not the case here. If we'd have paid $5 then I'd have said fair enough but at $20 per bike I'd expect much better! Avoid at all costs.
10. NYC Central Park Bicycle Rentals
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Enjoy a bike ride through iconic Central Park. Perfect way to explore 843-acre (341 hectares) oasis of NYC. Traveling by bike enables you to see more in less time. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic Central Park adventure. • Pick up your bike rental by Central Park • Free bike lock, helmet, Central Park map • Top quality bikes of all sizes for Adults and Children • Large selection of bikes, child seats and trailers availabale
Inclusions: Chain Lock, Helmet and Central Park Map, Large selection of bikes: Comfort, Cruiser, Hybrid and Children's of all Sizes, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Guide
Reviewed By L5154MTdaved
You MUST rent a bike and ride through Central Park. It was incredible. So much going on outdoors! Central Park is the new Times Square post Covid.
