Top 6 Best Bike Tours in New York

For those who want to experience New York like a local, hop on two wheels and join one of the bike tours. There are many offers, but we have selected the best. Yes, of course, walking tours will allow you to take your time, and bus tours of New York will cover more territory. But bike tours are the perfect way to explore a particular area or see New York's top sights at your own pace. Time-out.

1. From Manhattan: 2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

This excursion is a real holiday. And not only for lovers of bridges, of which, as we believe, there are many. Either way, this XNUMX-hour tour will take you across two of New York City's iconic bridges. Starting at DUMBO, you'll drive from Brooklyn to Chinatown, gliding along the East River and stopping at the South Port Sea, City Hall Park, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Finally, the tour will end in Brooklyn Heights. There you will find many shops and eateries where you can go after the tour. And you fully deserve this award.

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2. Small Group Bike Tour of Central Park

You may already know this fun fact, but here's what's interesting. Central Park stretches from 59th Street to 110th Street, making it quite challenging to walk around. Fortunately, during this tour you can drive through many of the park's attractions in just two hours. Stops include Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Dakota, Cleopatra's Needle, and Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Most importantly, there are only eight people on the tour to ensure a more personalized experience for everyone. Which, of course, is wonderful. But this means that you need to pre-book your seat.

3. Brooklyn Bridge Guided Bike Tour

Did you know that the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most popular places in the city for cyclists? Yes it is. And you will find out why, during this wonderful bike tour. Your guide will drive quickly around the southern tip of Manhattan. And then he will lead you to the city hall area and lift you to the bridge. Once you climb the bridge tower from the Brooklyn side, you can turn back towards Manhattan to take pictures of the Statue of Liberty, the Port of Brooklyn, and Manhattan's financial district. Wonderful shots for Instagram.

4. Night New York by bike

New York's sightseeing doesn't stop after sunset, because it's a city that never sleeps. Make the most of your evening with bike tour past the most dazzling lights of Midtown. Meet your guide at Columbus Circle as you pedal south past Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, the Empire State Building and other iconic landmarks illuminating the city skyline. Again, great for Insta walks.

5. Bike Tour “The Amazing Bronx”

Discover New York's most obscure neighborhood during this comprehensive tour, which begins in the South Bronx, an area undergoing rapid transformation. And then heads to Little Italy on Arthur Avenue, where you can dine on sandwiches and pasta. Other stops include Poe's Cottage, Edgar Allen Poe's home, and Yankee Stadium.

6. Cultural bike tour in three districts

Want to get the most out of your bike ride? This full day bike tour will visit not one, not two, but three districts: Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. You will pass the Upper East Side, Long Island City, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. And then cross the Williamsburg Bridge and end the day on the Lower East Side. During the trip, your guide will point out examples of the vibrant cultural melting pot of the Big Apple. For example, the Yiddish-speaking Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg and the Polish enclave in Greenpoint. A real celebration and education - and, in addition, a fun pastime.