New York Trip Overview
Sundays 9:30am
• Excellent upper Manhattan tour viewing many sites on a pedal assisted
bike in just a few hours
• Visit historical Harlem, some of America’s largest cathedrals, Grant’s
Tomb, Columbia University, gain Hudson River views and much more
• Hear of the development of Central Park, the growth of the Upper West
Side and of the Harlem Renaissance.
• Enjoy the expertise of your professional licensed and highly experienced
tour guide.
Take a 3-hour guided tour on a pedal assisted electric bicycle. This tour starts in Central Park makes it way up the Upper westside to the Hudson River drive, down into Harlem and returns to the start through Central Park. In three hours, we cover approximately thirteen miles (21k) utilizing primarily bicycle lanes, paths, and quiet side streets.
Led Lyall Croft, Manhattan and Beyond Tours owner, a former Central Park employee, historian, educator and a professional licensed guide, with more than 15 years guiding experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore New York Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Sundays 9:30am
• Excellent upper Manhattan tour viewing many sites on a pedal assisted
bike in just a few hours
• Visit historical Harlem, some of America’s largest cathedrals, Grant’s
Tomb, Columbia University, gain Hudson River views and much more
• Hear of the development of Central Park, the growth of the Upper West
Side and of the Harlem Renaissance.
• Enjoy the expertise of your professional licensed and highly experienced
tour guide.
Take a 3-hour guided tour on a pedal assisted electric bicycle. This tour starts in Central Park makes it way up the Upper westside to the Hudson River drive, down into Harlem and returns to the start through Central Park. In three hours, we cover approximately thirteen miles (21k) utilizing primarily bicycle lanes, paths, and quiet side streets.
Led Lyall Croft, Manhattan and Beyond Tours owner, a former Central Park employee, historian, educator and a professional licensed guide, with more than 15 years guiding experience.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bethesda Terrace, Mid-Park at 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10021
View one of the most beautiful public outdoor arcades in the world. Hand carved and decorated in nature. Center Piece of Central Park
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial, W. Park Dr. and W. 72nd St., New York City, NY 10023
We stop and view the Dakota where Lennon lived and the peace garden memorial and Imagine Mosaic
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zabar’s, 2245 Broadway At 80th St, New York City, NY 10024-5899
Visitors will be able to stop and go into the Zabar’s store which is uniquely New York and around for decades
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: General Grant National Memorial, 122nd St And Riverside Dr Riverside Park, New York City, NY 10027
Visit Grant’s Tomb and find out who is really buried
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Columbia University, 116th Street, New York City, NY 10027
A quick stroll through the main campus, for a picture or two
Stop At: Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY 10027-4408
A brief visit to the iconic Harlem stage where many greats including, Aretha, James Brown, Michael Jackson and many more have graced!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem, New York City, NY 10037-1801
A visit at this Library is always a fun with rotating exhibits and it’s wonderful history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: 59th to 110th Street Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
We ride back through Harlem, Enter the park and traverse the length from north to south where the tour begins
