FAQs

What is a Pedicab & What is like to ride in a Pedicab?
Pedicabs are environmentally friendly tricycles powered by the driver's legs.
Pedi-cab =Pedal-cab
Ridden on a Pedicab is the most unique and memorable sightseeing experience things to do in NYC.

Can we reserve our tour Online?
Sure, it’s the best way..!
We really suggest doing everything online, because It's quick, easy, and secure.
Besides that, you will also save time and money, we are a NYC Pedicab Co. specialized in Sightseeing Tours by Pedicabs. Your satisfaction is our goal!
 Reserve Now !  
 
Do we have to bring a printed or some form of proof that we paid for the Tour?
No, it's not necessary to bring a printed receipt, once you completed the Online Reservation, We will have all your information in our system.

How many people can travel in a single Pedicab?
A single Pedicab in NYC has a limit to carry a maximum of three (3) Adults passengers.

We are 6 adults how many pedicabs do we need? 
There will be 2 to 3 pedicabs available for your party.

Until what age do you consider 'kids' for a Pedicab Tour?
Good question, we consider kids until 12 years of age, therefore if your kids are older than 12 years, the payment will be as the adults rate or pricing.

Which Central Park Tour will be more suitable for us, and where it goes respectably each of  them?
1 Hr. Central Park Pedicab Tour covers the south End of Central Park from 59th St to 75th St
(The Mall, The Wollman Ice Skating Rink, The Carousel, Balto, The Boat Pond, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Cherry Hill  Plaza and Fountain, Strawberry Fields, John Lennon's IMAGINE, Tavern on the Green, Columbus Circle) 2-3 short stops for pictures sessions & stretching
2 Hrs Central Park Pedicab Tours covers the South & Mid Park from 59th St to 90th St
(Includes all features from our 1hr tour, plus The boat house, Alice and Wonderland, Hans Christian Andersen, The Lake, The Dakota building, The Bow Bridge, The Oak Bridge, The Ramble, Shakespeare Gardens, Turtle Pond, The Belvedere Castle) several Stops for Pics & stretching, Stops are optional some are suggested, you'll decide.
3 Hrs Central Park Pedicab Tours Covers the South, Mid, & North from 59th St to 106th St
(All features from our 1hr & 2hrs, plus and going further to the Jacqueline Kennedy O. Reservoir, to the Loch 'The water falls', The Ravine, The Conservatory Gardens, North woods, The Pool)
Several stops for pictures & stretching, all stops are optional some are suggested, you'll decide.
          Central Park Pedicab Rickshaw Tours its a 'Round Trip' Tour Experience!

How long does it take  the City tours?
The 1hr Midtown, Pedicab tour is approximately 1hr 10 min and covers the heart of Manhattan, Midtown area, having 2  short stops in the main features.
Times Square/ Broadway Theater District  and Rockefeller Center, the stops are just for short walks, stretching, and having your pictures taken, you will be on the pedicab most of the time for a comfort.

The 2hrs Midtown/ South, Pedicab tour is approx. 2hrs 10min and covers all main midtown main features, and mid-south, the whole tour is well designed to capture all main features. 3 to 4 stops, at Ts Sq , Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, 5th Ave, Empire state, Herald Square, Macy's, Korean town, and more. We have several stops along  the way, stops are optional but others are suggested.

The 3hrs Includes the previous 1 and 2hrs tours and going farther to Union Square, Soho,  E Village & W Village, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Keep in mind, the 3hrs tour will be customized by you, choosing the places that you want to see the most.

How early Can I have a Pedicab Tour?
We do early tours on demand, our earliest tour at Central Park starts at 7am with an advanced reservation only, please contact us or notify us, or for more info by e-mail at 212bike@gmail.com
For City Pedicab Tours at anytime from 9am to 9pm- 7days

Where does the tour start & Where do we meet the Pedicab Tour Guide?
*For Central Park Pedicab Tours:  
Meet at 8 West 58th St & Fifth Avenue (Near The Paris Movie Theater & The Plaza hotel ) Exactly address will be given up purchase.
or
1792 Broadway @ 58th St & Broadway - Columbus Circle

*For All City Pedicab Rickshaw Tour we meet at the place of your convenience.

Are pedicab pick ups available? We want to take a pedicab from our hotel. How much does it cost a pick up?
For Central Park Pedicab Tours we offer Free Pick up's for all Hotels nearby Central Park.
Farther than 10 blocks there is an additional of $25 per pedicab.

For all City Pedicab Rickshaw Tours we do offer free pick up's anywhere in Midtown
Please give instructions at the time of your booking, e-mail us or call us. Thanks. 

What happens if it rains or snows?                                                                        
Pedicab/Rickshaw tours do go out in all types of weather and in fact you can get some great photos in inclement weather, specially if snows. In rainy days we have a chance to spend more time inside in a few of the plenty Landmark's buildings.
    In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions, the Pedicab tour will be canceled for safety reasons and you will be allowed to reschedule to another day and time or a Full Refund will be issued.

    Now, if you wish to cancel because of bad weather, please call us in advance or notified us by E-mail. Full Refund will be issued.
I'm staying at Courtyard by Marriott New York Hotel on 1717 Broawday, can I be pick up here?
Yes, and it's free of charge and we also offer free of charge pick ups from all the following hotels.
The Plaza Hotel, The Plaza Athena Hotel, The Sherry-Netherland, The Quin, The Ritz Carlton Central Park, The Wellington Hotel, Park Central Hotel, Trump Towers, The Trump International Hotel & Towers NYC, The Peninsula Hotel, The St. Regis, The Hilton Midtown  6th Ave, Le Park Meridian, Mandarin Oriental New York, 15 Central Park West, Park Hyatt Hotel 153 w 57th St, Four Seasons New York 57th St, The Warwick, Conrad New York Midtown, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park, 1 Hotel Central Park, The Park Lane Hotel, The Warwick, The San Remo, JW Marriott Essex House, Baccarat Hotel & Marriott Broadway on 54th St. (For other Hotels or location please contact us) Thanks.
    Free Restaurants Pedicab Pick Up's and Drop Off's Rides 
    List of our favorites restaurants for a Free pick up's, just call us or text with the time, number of people, and tell us if you are interested in the 1hr, 2hr or 3hrs Central Park Tour, from that moment we'll be glad to send you our pedicab/s, just Schedule it, for last-minutes give us 15-30 minutes, if is not 5 minutes for the Pedicab tour or Pedicab ride Pick up. Free pick ups from the following restaurants: Rue 57, The Plaza Todd English, The Famous Halal Guys at 53rd St & 6th Ave, Sarabeth's Central Park South, Free pick up or Drop off at Tavern on the Green , Free Pick-up & Drop-off at The Loeb Boathhouse Central Park, Quality Meats, 9Ten, Guantanamera Cuban Restaurant at 8 Ave & 56 St, Serafina Broadway, Basso56, Brooklyn Diner 57 st, Brasserie Cognac, Serendipity 3, 21 club, La grenouille, Carnegie Deli, Nobu 57, Trump Grill @ The Trump Tower, Le Cirque, Nougatine at Jean-Georges, Marea, Daniel (Daniel Boulud), Per Se (Thomas Keller), Masa (Masa Takayama), Laduree at Madison Ave & 71st St, Ellen's Stardust Diner, ...

    Do you provide blankets in a cold or chilly weather?
    Yes, we have blankets available in each pedicab.

    What is the best time to tour Central Park?
    Central Park is open to the public from 6am to 1am, The earliest that we can have a Pedicab Tour is at 7am by advance reservation only. Our regular schedule for Central Park Tours is from 8am to 6pm.

    What are the best time to have a Midtown or City Pedicab Tours?
    There is no specifically time restrictions for pedicab tour in NYC, our schedule start at 9am to 9pm and We do early tours or late on demand with advanced reservation only.

    Can I have a Pedicab  Rickshaw services in a Sabbath, Jewish Holidays, and Festivals?
    Yes, we provide Kosher Eco-transport, Eco-rides, and special arrangements in all Jewish holidays, perform by our Shabbos goy or Shabbes goy a Non Jew Pedicab Rickshaw driver.
    "Judaism prohibits Jewish from certain type of work, know as Melakha, on the Sabbath." Its why we have a 'Shabbos goy' in Ref. a non Jew Pedicab worker.

    Can I have a Pedicab Tour anywhere in NYC?
    Yes, anywhere in Manhattan.
    we can always customize our tours as you want it, just tell your tour guide and pedicab itinerary planner in advance so he can rapidly work in the best itineraries. Just keep in mind that we work on an hourly basis.
    Experience and discover by pedicab Rickshaw carriage, The East village, Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown in Approx. 3hrs, and reach Wall Street 'The Financial District' in a total of 4hrs in a Round trip guided Pedicab Rickshaw Tour by Experts.

    Do I have Discount for a big Family or Large Group?
    Yes, we have discount for big families or big group more than 8 people.

    I would like know how much does charge the pedicabs on the streets of New York City?
    We are glad that you ask about the Pedicab Rates on the streets, Pedicab on the streets charge on a Minute basis the price per minute goes from $to $6 per minute, per pedicab. Be aware that the pedicab drivers are free to set their own prices which is legal, but they need to disclose to their customers,
    Also, be aware that you can be charged by Minute at Central Park; please ask the total price before seating in one.

    Why do you use PayPal as your payment receiver?
    We are very much concern about privacy and online safety and PayPal is proved to be Safe, Secure, Easy, and Reliable for all online payments, compare to the others third parties online booking systems.

    Do you speak Spanish?  Hablam  Espa~ol ?
    Yes, we speak Spanish, and we have a team that speak other languages too like Italian, Portuguese, and french.

    Can the driver take my picture?
    Sure, we have a paparazzi photographer experience, you’ll like it.

    Are the Tips included in the Price?
    No, any tips will be greatly appreciated by your Tour Guide or Pedicab Driver.