Private NYC Bike Tour in New York
New York, United States

Private NYC Bike Tour

Outty Ranking 55 5.0 · 11 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $1400

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55/100

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Is Private NYC Bike Tour worth booking?

Private NYC Bike Tour is a 8-hour experience in New York, United States, from $1400 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
5/5 (11)
Duration
8 hours
From
$1400 per person

Discover the sights and sounds of New York City on this private, full-day bike tour. With a professional guide leading the way, peddle around the Big Apple and see many of the city's famous attractions and landmark locat

What you get

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please make sure to indicate this is desired in the Special Requirements upon making the reservation)

About this experience

Discover the sights and sounds of New York City on this private, full-day bike tour. With a professional guide leading the way, peddle around the Big Apple and see many of the city's famous attractions and landmark locations. Visit Times Square, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more.

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please make sure to indicate this is desired in the Special Requirements upon making the reservation)

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Bike rental (a place to rent the bikes will be recommended by the guide)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What you'll see and do

  1. Brooklyn Bridge

    New York City has so much to offer. The best way to see most of the major attractions is with a private guide. This full-day bike tour will start at Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Because the day's schedule is flexible, feel free to mention desired locations to visit.

  2. Grand Central Terminal

    Grand Central Terminal

  3. Empire State Building

    Empire State Building

    Admission not included

  4. Rockefeller Center

    Rockefeller Center

  5. Central Park

    59th to 110th Street Manhattan Borough

  6. The Seaport

    Seaport District NYC

  7. Fifth Avenue

    Fifth Avenue

  8. Times Square

    Times Square

  9. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

    New York Public Library

  10. Wall Street

    Wall Street

  11. Bryant Park

    Bryant Park

  12. Washington Square Park

    5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St. Washington Square Park

  13. SeaGlass Carousel

    SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery

  14. TriBeCa

    TriBeCa

  15. SoHo

    SoHo, South of Houston Street

  16. Dumbo

    Dumbo, Brooklyn

  17. Madison Square Garden

    Madison Square Garden

  18. Liberty State Park

    Liberty State Park

  19. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

  20. Columbus Circle

    Columbus Circle

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

New York

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Options you can book

  • Full Day Bike Tour

    8-hour private bicycle tour of NYC (group of 6 participants max). Begins at 9:00am

  • 6-hour NYC Biking Tour

    6-hour private bicycle tour of NYC (group of 6 participants max). Begins at 9:00am

  • 4-hour Morning Bike Tour

    4-hour private bicycle tour of NYC (group of 6 participants max). Morning tour begins at 9:00am

  • 4-hour Afternoon Bike Tour

    4-hour private bicycle tour of NYC (group of 6 participants max). Morning tour begins at 2:00pm

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
de, en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Olidaytours LLC com

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and German)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Photos

With a bike at Grants TombBrooklyn Bridge mit dem Fahrrad5th Ave und 41te Straße - New York Public LibraryDumboNew York City Bike Tours are fun in Winter and in SummerLet’s go and ride our bikes beyond Central Park!

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

6 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

6 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Photo opportunities

3 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Traveler reviews

11 verified traveler reviews for Private NYC Bike Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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LongTimeResident43 · March 2024

A great experience in New York Biking

We stayed at the Holiday Inn near the Brooklyn Bridge. Our guide met us at the hotel and great bikes were dropped off. We spent the entire day going through historic Brooklyn and the park under the Brooklyn Bridge (great restrooms there too), crossing the bridge to Union Square and then downtown to the Stock Exchange and the 911 museum, lunch there and much more. We finally dropped off the bikes nearby bike center and took a cab back to the hotel. The guide was so well versed that we saved his number for another visit. By the way we are in our 80's and in good shape.

via Tripadvisor

Jolifa · January 2023

BEST GUIDE

MEGA What a great day! At 7:30 we met with Oli and 3 other people. The group was a great fit and we all got along great. Oli has an infectious cheerful nature that just takes you with it. After 7 hours, lots of info/stories/viewpoints/pictures and many steps we parted with a heavy heart from Oli. In the aftermath we still got great pictures of Oli. I never thought he would leave so many and great pictures to us. Thanks again for that. The extra tips before the trip were great, but the live tips for the remaining days were great. My husband was really skeptical about the price at the beginning, but he was also completely enthusiastic and next time Oli is definitely part of our journey again. Planning is on! Dear Oli, see you soon.

Response from the operator: Danke Euch 👍😉

via Tripadvisor (translated)

matthildur_2016 · November 2021

Perfect bike tour in NYC

We did á four hour biking with Olitours. It was perfect and Oli helped us with planning and did so much more than required. We were only two on the tour me and my 15 year old daughter. I will go with him again if I’ll come back to NYC.👏👍

Response from the operator: Thanks so much - see you in Island 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

via Tripadvisor

Ludwigloessel · August 2019

Just great!

Great guy! Great tour! If you think you've already seen everything Oli conjures up 100 other beautiful and interesting things from her sleeve. You can’t miss this under any circumstances! Definitely the highlight of the holiday. Ludwig & Peter

via Tripadvisor (translated)

Olikanoli1 · April 2019

Super motivated, ingenious, interesting, varied bike trip

Oli, thank you!!! You've been whizzing through Manhattan's Sunday traffic with us and our 3 pubescent, cool super athletes on bikes. Your enthusiasm and individual wealth of knowledge will be remembered forever. You provided us with great information before and during our NYC stay and made our days in your city unique! Your photos and movies are the best souvenir ever from NYC! Guaranteed we will come back to you again next time!

via Tripadvisor (translated)

Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$1400 to $1950
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
4
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 55

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
Review evidence (18% weight)32
Booking momentum (14% weight)24
Value for money (12% weight)0
Listing quality (10% weight)77
Local standing (8% weight)66
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Private NYC Bike Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.

How much does Private NYC Bike Tour cost?

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Prices start at $1400 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Private NYC Bike Tour take?

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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.

Is Private NYC Bike Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Private NYC Bike Tour?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Private NYC Bike Tour suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Private NYC Bike Tour?

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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Private NYC Bike Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in New York?

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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit New York?

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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in New York?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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