Belvedere Castle Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Belvedere Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Central Park Pedicab Tour
• Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours
• Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours
• Central Park NYC Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
• Central Park Pedicab Tours with New York Pedicab Services

While it’s free to visit Belvedere Castle on your own, it also features on many guided tours of Central Park. Walking tours start at around US$35, while private pedicab tours are closer to US$50. You can also book a classic Central Park carriage ride for upwards of US$150.

Belvedere Castle is located mid-park at 79th Street, atop the huge rock outcrop known as Vista Rock—the second highest natural point in Central Park. Its elevation makes the castle a great vantage point for park sights such as Turtle Pond and the Ramble, as well as the surrounding cityscape.

Belvedere Castle is open daily from 10am–5pm, including weekends. It’s closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Be sure to check the attraction’s official website or call ahead to make sure your visit doesn’t overlap with any closures or events that can affect opening hours.

No, Belvedere Castle is not fully wheelchair and stroller accessible due to its historic design and location atop a steep hill. Visitors can check with the Central Park Conservancy for the latest information on accessibility. Although the castle itself isn’t fully accessible, it can still be viewed from surrounding areas of the park.

In addition to admiring panoramic views from Belvedere Castle, you can walk through the historic building, stop by the visitor center, and browse souvenirs in the gift shop. The castle is also home to the Henry Luce Nature Observatory, where you can learn more about Central Park’s nature and wildlife.