Ride a pedicab through Central Park’s most cinematic corners on this one-hour tour highlighting Home Alone 2 and Elf locations. Short stops at Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, and Bethesda Terrace bring movie moments to life with a local guide in costume.
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A cold wind off the Reservoir lifts the pedicab's blanket like a curtain as the guide—costumed and conversational—points toward Gapstow Bridge. For sixty minutes the city slows: pedicabs thread tree-lined drives, skyline glass frames the ice at Wollman Rink, and the Plaza’s ornate facade looms like a prop on a wider stage. The tour places visitors where scenes from Home Alone 2 and Elf were shot, translating film moments into tangible corners of Manhattan.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—this is a seated, low-effort sightseeing tour with brief standing photo stops.
Wildlife
History
Central Park was designed in the 1850s by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux as a planned public landscape; many park features later became iconic film backdrops.
Conservation
Stick to paved paths and avoid trampling plantings; Central Park Conservancy encourages visitors to pack out trash and respect wildlife to protect the park's habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Elf and Home Alone 2 Movie Locations Tour in Central Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book early for holidays
This tour often sells out in December and on weekend dates—reserve well in advance if you're traveling over the holidays.
Dress for wind and layers
Pedicabs are exposed to city wind, especially near the Reservoir and Wollman Rink—bring a warm layer and consider a hat in winter.
Bring a camera with enough battery
You'll want photos at Bethesda Terrace and Gapstow Bridge; low light between buildings can drain phone batteries quickly.
Mind crowd flow
During peak tourist times pedicabs may travel slowly—allow extra time if you have plans afterward.
Windproof jacket
Protects against cold gusts near the Reservoir and open park drives.
winter
Portable phone charger
Keeps your camera and map apps running through multiple photo stops.
Small daypack
Holds water, snacks, and any layers you remove during the ride.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Bright reflections off water and snow can be intense during sunny days.
summer