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NYC Cycling Tour: Explore Iconic Sites

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New York

Embark on an adventurous NYC cycling tour, exploring iconic sites from Central Park to Brooklyn Bridge to Ground Zero. Get ready for a brisk, 25-mile ride filled with photo ops and fascinating history. Join us and earn a guilt-free feast at a top NYC restaurant!

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Central Park - We’ll see the the Mall, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Sheep’s Meadow, and many places familiar from TV and films.
Times Square - Enjoy the lights of Broadway and history of this historic crossroads of the world.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Enjoy the soaring arches of this world famous Cathedral, dedicated in 1910.
Rockefeller Center - Marvel at the art deco and modernist towers, enjoy views of the statutes while taking in tales of history of David Rockefeller Jr.’s vision for a modern New York City.
New York Public Library - The flagship building in the New York Public Library system, built in 1911 is a beaux arts marvel and the site of Carrie and Big’s first (and aborted) wedding on Sex and The City.
Grand Central Terminal - This Gilded Age station is famous world over for its grandeur and 67 tracks that make it the largest station in the world. This legacy of New York’s legendary Vanderbilt family was gorgeously restored in 1990s.
John V. Lindsay East River Park - Charming East River Park was the birthplace of Shakespeare in the Park, long since moved to Central Park. We’ll enjoy East River views of Queens and Brooklyn as we make our way to the bridge crossing.
Brooklyn Bridge - Glide over the promenade of this 137 year old icon of NYC. Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Wall Street skyline and New York harbor. We’ll pause to take lots of pics!
Dumbo - This post-industrial area was once a hotbed of factories and warehouses. Now it’s trendy shows, chic restaurants, and gorgeous park land. We’ll break for a 30 minute lunch here (lunch cost not included).
City Hall Park - On July 9, 1776, New York’s City Hall Park was the sight that General George Washington read the Colonies’ Declaration of Indepence. Breath in the history of City Hall, Tweed Courthouse, the Municipal Building and the Cathedral of Commerce known as the famous Woolworth Building.
Wall Street - See Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange and snap your selfie with Arturo Di Modica’s iconic “Charging Bull” statute.
Battery Park - NYC’s oldest park sits on the southern most tip of Manhattan island and provides your best view of the Statute of Liberty and houses Castle Clinton National Monument, built in 1808.
One World Trade Center - We’ll see the resculpted “Ground Zero,” site, now home to a 400 tree oak orchard, two memorial pools, the 9/11 Memorial Museum, WTC 1 tower, and master architect Santiago Calatrava’s Oculus transportation and retail hub.
Hudson River Park - Hudson River Park stretches 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and comprises 550 acres (220 ha), making it the second-largest park in Manhattan. Enjoy Hudson River views of New Jersey and endless lawns, gardens and recreation spaces as we make our way north.
The Vessel - We’ll see the Vessel at the newly built Hudson Yards. This collection of soaring new glass towers have added more than 10 million square feet of office, housing and retail to New York City in just the last 2 years.

What's Included

Snacks provided
Helmet included
Bicycle use for the tour

Additional Information

From the spacious Central Park to the historic Brooklyn Bridge and the solemn Ground Zero, we will embark on a journey covering all these! This is not an excursion for those unexperienced with cycling. It’s designed for confident, metropolitan cyclists. We will travel approximately 25 miles (40 km) throughout a 6-hour period, maintaining a brisk yet manageable pace. While our plan is to stick to designated biking lanes, it isn’t always possible to do so throughout the entirety of the journey. This expedition is designed for those who have an adventurous heart. Be ready to experience some of New York City’s notable landmarks just as they were meant to be appreciated: from street-level. We’ll incorporate plenty of pauses for you to dismount, explore, and capture perfect shots to spruce up your Instagram page!

Expect safety and guidance – you won’t lose precious time getting disoriented. I’ll also keep the mood lively and provide historical information, background, and provide an authentic New Yorker’s perspective. By the end of the day, you’ll surely feel a good workout but will also be more than ready to indulge in a delightful meal from one of New York City’s prime dining establishments – you’ve worked for it, after all!

Location

1391 6th Ave

6th Avenue

Bike Rent NYC storefront. We'll get your bikes there.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Inspire25516422509

Apr 17, 2024

A great cycling day in New York! - During our 7-day city trip to New York, this bike tour was a wow experience, the best day of our trip. Scott in front and the two of us behind, we cycled about 50 km through this metropolis via various parts of the city. Cycling was very relaxing because we didn't have to worry about the road, the pace and the busy traffic. Scott guided us through smoothly. Occasionally we made specific stops, we received explanations and there was time to visit on foot. It was wonderful. Highly recommended! Scott was clear in his communication beforehand, knows New York very well, has a positive mindset, is very flexible yet goal-oriented and has a nice sense of humor. Since we only did this trip on the fourth day of our city trip, we had already seen some parts of New York and others not yet. That is why we mainly cycled past parts of the city and places that we had not yet seen, but also past some places that we would like to see a second time. Scott was very flexible in this regard, he adjusted the bike tour based on the things we really wanted to see and do (e.g. take the Roosevelt Island tram and ferry by bike). He also did not specify the hour at all: the tour would last until 3:00 PM or a maximum of 4:00 PM according to the website, without any problems or extra costs it became 5:00 PM. The bikes were in very good condition, with fat tires and enough gears. In short, I can't really say anything negative about this day. It was a great day. Karen Goubert (54 years old)