Central Park Tour: Explore History and Nature

Join expert guide Michael Hunt on a captivating walking tour of Central Park. Discover its history, wildlife, trees, and statues on this unforgettable two-hour experience. Guaranteed five-star tour!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Park - Join us on a scenic walking tour of Central Park. The only way to see the park, this walking tour allows you views and entrance to areas unavailable to the cyclists. It is a comprehensive stroll of a little over two hours covering the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies filmed in the park, told in a way both entertaining for adults as well as children.
What's Included
  • Professional guide included
Additional Information

Your host, Michael Hunt, is not just the premier guide for Central Park, but also a fervent scholar of this 843-acre expanse. He has unearthed every facet of the park, from its past and wildlife, to the trees and vegetation, sculptures and buildings, making it a vibrant masterpiece.
Michael has conducted more than 800 tours. He is perpetually delving…

Location
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides Since 1858
7th Avenue
We will meet precisely at the starting hour, just inside the park at 7th Avenue and 59th Street. To find us, take the A, B, C, D or 1 trains to Columbus Circle or the N, R, Q or W to the 57th Street stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Universai_voyager
Feb 22, 2026
Fantastic Family Tour in Central Park - We did the Central Park guided walking tour as a family of six (seven including our infant son), and it was absolutely worth it. Chris was our guide and he was excellent throughout — really knowledgeable, very funny, and with a great sense of humour. I completely mortified myself by arriving late (I’m usually very punctual!), but Chris was in touch by text, was really understanding and incredibly patient, and didn’t rush anything as a result. Once we got started, he gave us some really interesting history of New York and of Central Park. We walked at a great pace — not too fast, but not dawdling either. Central Park is huge, so doing a tour like this really gives you a good feel for the layout and highlights you might otherwise miss. I’d really recommend this to anyone visiting New York for the first time or anyone wanting a deeper appreciation of the park. This was my fifth trip to New York, but my first time doing something like this, and I genuinely wish I’d done it sooner. We did the tour in winter with snow on the ground, and it was still brilliant — I can only imagine it’s even better in spring or summer. Highly recommended, especially for families or first-time visitors. Thanks so much, Chris!
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Elaine_c
Jan 13, 2026
Ramble on! - We had a wonderful Central Park walking tour and couldn’t recommend it more. Our guide, Chris, was incredibly knowledgeable and pointed out details, stories, and hidden elements we never would have noticed or understood on our own. The park is filled with gorgeous architecture, sculptures, and intimate pocket views that constantly shift your perspective as you walk. I especially loved our time in the Ramble, where the experience felt quieter and more immersive—and spotting a Cooper’s hawk there was an unforgettable bonus. A truly enriching way to experience the park.
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Emilysettle
Jan 5, 2026
Walk in the snow in Central Park - Chris was great. We loved the small group and the detailed stories he told. We were even a little late to the meeting spot and he was kind enough to wait on us and kept in contact with us via text.
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Allison_a
Jan 1, 2026
Our guide was outstanding... - Our guide was outstanding and knew so much about the park and the buildings surrounding it. It was also great to learn from someone who lives in the city about life there and his experiences as a guide. HIGHLY recommend as this was one of the top activities we did in our 5 days in NYC.
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Renee_l
Dec 28, 2025
Great Walk with an Exceptional Tour Guide - Chris did an amazing job giving my husband and me a tour of Central Park. I booked the tour a year ago for 10am and even though he doesn’t offer that time option anymore and we were the only two people on the tour, he honored the time. The snow in the park made the walk even more magical. My husband (who is a native NYer) was super impressed by Chris’s knowledge, trivia and fun facts. He was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had on any tour. We saw the main highlights of the park and enjoyed the easy walking pace. Highly recommend this tour with Chris in any season.
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Joanne_h
Dec 27, 2025
Highly recommended - Absolutely fabulous. Amazing guide who put his full energy and passion into the entire experience. I would not go to central park unless this tour is booked.
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Kirsty_a
Dec 9, 2025
Chilly walks around central park - Loved our visit to central park, would have been wandering around clueless if it wasn't for our tour guide, chris! He was super knowledgeable and really chilled! Learned a lot from him! Highly recommend!
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Gregory_m
Dec 7, 2025
Central Park Tour - Chris was great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Clear voice, easy to hear. Not enough time to do the entire park, worth going back for a tour of the northern section of the park.
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Experience136774
Dec 5, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Our guide was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the park. Our group thought it one of the highlights of our NYC stay.
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Lisa
Nov 28, 2025
Great Tour, Highly Recommend! - A tremendous tour—informative, interesting, and fun. We saw and learned amazing things about the park. Chris is a fantastic guide!
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From $44
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).