New York City · E-BIKES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 e-bike tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Central Park by quality bike or e-bike, with small groups, photo stops, and lively local stories in a useful two-hour guided tour.
“Guide was excellent Great way to see more of Central Park than we could ever have walked and learned many interesting details we wouldn’t have on our own”
Ride 9 miles through Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, and the Hudson waterfront with a lively licensed guide.
“Bob was a fantastic guide. Very informative and good company.”
Explore Central Park by pedal-assist e-bike with a helmet, lock, and phone holder, plus up to 40 miles of battery range.
“When we arrived at the store to pick up our 2 e-bikes, the staff was already dealing with another customer who was stranded because their e-bike ran out of power. Well, the same thing happened to us after 2 hours of what was supposed to be a 3 hour bike rental. When we got back to the store, the staff listened to our concern and just disregarded us and sent us on our way. I would stay away from this business! Besides not being honest, they don’t take proper care of their bikes!”
Rent a comfortable e-bike near Central Park and cover more of New York with a map, helmet, lock, and flexible two to nine hour hire.
“génial ! je recommande la visite de central park a vélo. un moment inoubliable.”
Ride Manhattan’s Hudson River Greenway by e-bike, pass Hudson Yards and the Vessel, and see more of New York with a local guide.
“I really enjoyed this tour and it was a great way to see another side of New York. Our guides, Chuck and Dan were awesome and shared a lot of interesting facts about the city. I felt safe riding along in the streets for part of the tour along the NYC bike paths but you do have to be aware of the cars around you.”
Ride Central Park by electric bike, stopping at Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Cleopatra’s Needle, and more in two hours.
“Really enjoyed the bike tour with our tour guide, Michael. He showed us a good selection of interesting places. It would have been nice to have spent longer at Strawberry Fields somehow.”
Ride Central Park’s highlights and lesser-known corners on a 2-hour guided bike tour with English or German commentary.
“Wenn ich für 4 Personen eine Tour mit Guide buche, möchte ich nicht in einer Gruppe mit 14 Perdonen fahren.”
Rent a Trek e-bike near Central Park for $20, with a helmet, basket, lock, and map included. A simple way to see the park.
“We were unable to do the activity because it was torrential rain in New York on that day. I didn’t get a response from the company”
Ride Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, DUMBO, and Lower Manhattan on a Gazelle Dutch bike with an expert guide.
“the guide really knew what he was talking about”
Review of NYC’s guided e-bike tour, covering Chinatown, Central Park, Hudson Greenway, The Vessel, guides, value, safety, and group size.
“Charming guide, Chuck, who showed us not only the main sites, but also gave us some interesting background to industrial sites, harbors and buildings.”
Rent a Cannondale e-bike near Central Park and cover Manhattan, Hudson River paths, Battery Park, and the bridges at your own pace.
“Je moest op een ongeorganiseerde, chaotische en schimmige locatie je paspoort afgeven voordat je een fiets meekreeg. De paspoorten stonden onbewaakt in een bak achter de balie dus kwaadwillenden konden zo met de paspoorten aan de haal. Ik heb mijn paspoort niet afgegeven omdat je je te allen tijde moet kunnen identificeren als Nederlander. Vervolgens kreeg ik dus geen fiets mee maar ook niet het bedrag retour wat ik voor de voucher had betaald. Dit is echt een no go! Wat ik zag waren het ook allemaal slecht onderhouden fietsen en alles slecht en chaotisch georganiseerd.”
Ride six miles through Central Park with a guide, seeing Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and movie sites for $31.
“The start in hiring the bikes was chaotic with people everywhere and no one telling us what to do. It would have been better for the guide to have organised our bikes as part of the tour.”
Ride nine miles through Manhattan by pedal assist e-bike, from Chinatown and Washington Square Park to the Hudson Greenway and Times Square.
“Seuls en vélo électrique, donc de l’attente et plus cher que les autres …guide peu attentionné, peu d’interaction, arrive avec 20 min de retard…n’attend pas tout le monde, parle très vite…je ne recommande pas ce tour.”
Rent a Yamaha-powered Giant e-bike near Central Park and ride from Midtown to Times Square, Downtown, or Brooklyn Bridge with a helmet and lock.
“I didn't mind the $500 deposit but some might. Keeping the drivers license also seems extreme. Otherwise, everything w ready and worked.”
Rent a well-maintained e-bike with a helmet and explore Central Park and New York City at your own pace.
“Muy buena experiencia para recorrer con una e-bike Central Park. 1 ó 2 horas (dependiendo del tiempo que tengas y la forma en la que estés) para disfrutar del pulmón de NYC.”
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