Bike Tours in New York

A bike tour in New York is a fun way to explore the city. During one of these NYC bike tours, you will be expertly guided through your choice of location. Explore Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, the area along the Hudson River and many other sights. By bike, you’ll see much more than you would walking. So, even if you don’t have much time, it’s an ideal way to sightsee in New York.

Bike Tours in New York

You can choose from a variety of bike tours. Book your bike tour online before you travel. This way, you are guaranteed a place on the tour. These are my favourite bike tours in New York:

1. Central Park Bike Tour

   This tour through Central Park allows you to enjoy all the sights that the park has to offer at a leisurely pace. The guide tells you everything about the park, its history and the iconic sights such as Strawberry Fields and Sheep Meadow.

   Practical Information
   • Departure point: Midtown, a few blocks from Central Park
   • Departure time: 10:00, 13:00 or 16:00
   • Duration: 2 hours
   • Upgrade to electric bike possible

   Book your Central Park bike tour here

   

2. Downtown Bike Tour from Brooklyn

   Discover Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn on this bike tour hosted by Holland Bikes. Depart from Brooklyn with the guide on a Dutch bike (Gazelle), which are high quality and comfortable to ride. You will immediately encounter one of the tour’s highlights: the Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing, you will cycle amongst the skyscrapers of the Financial District, see the streets of TriBeCa and stop at the 9/11 Memorial. Pedal through Little Italy and Chinatown before returning to Brooklyn via the Manhattan Bridge. See the cobblestone streets of DUMBO, the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the beautiful mansions of Brooklyn Heights. This bike tour will take you across two bridges, so it may be a little hefty. It is also possible to do the trip on an electric bike.

   Practical Information
   • Departure point: Brooklyn – 131 Concord Street
   • Departure time: 10:00 or 16:00
   • Duration: 2.5 hours
   • Upgrade to electric bike possible

   Book the Downtown Bike Tour here

   

3. Broadway Bike Tour from Brooklyn

   The Broadway bike tour starts in Brooklyn at Holland Bikes. The guide will take you across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, where you will see the Supreme Court and the 9/11 Memorial. Bike to the lively Washington Square Park and through the charming West Village. You can admire Little Island and Hudson Yards before cycling to Times Square. Afterwards, you will cycle over Broadway and cross the Manhattan Bridge back to Brooklyn. In 2.5 hours, you will pass by some of New York’s most iconic spots. Holland Bikes offers Dutch bikes (Gazelle), which are very comfortable.

   Practical Information
   • Departure point: Brooklyn – 131 Concord Street
   • Departure time: 10:00 or 16:00
   • Duration: 2.5 hours
   • Upgrade to electric bike possible

   Book the Broadway Bike Tour here

   

4. Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

   The Brooklyn Bridge bike tour, as you can guess from the name, takes you over the Brooklyn Bridge. In addition, you’ll cycle on the bicycle path along the west side of Manhattan. Be prepared to cycle over two long bridges.

   Practical Information
   • Departure point: Downtown Manhattan – 79 Chambers Street
   • Departure time: 10:00
   • Duration: 2 hours

   Book your Brooklyn Bridge bike tour here

   

5. New York Highlights Bike Tour

   On this bike tour, you will pass many of New York’s sights. Start in Downtown Manhattan where the guide takes you through Lower Manhattan. Visit TriBeCa and Washington Square Park before heading towards Hudson Yards. Along the way, the guide will tell you more about New York and stop several times to take photos. Together with the guide, you will explore Hudson Yards, Central Park and the Upper West Side. The tour ends near Central Park, allowing you to take a walk through the park after cycling if you wish.

   Practical Information
   • Departure point: Downtown Manhattan – 79 Chambers Street
   • Departure time: 11:00
   • Duration: 3 hours
   • Upgrade to electric bike possible

   Book your New York Highlights bike tour here