Central Park Tour: Iconic Urban Oasis

Central Park might be the only urban park that needs no introduction. This landmark is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New Yorkers. On this semi-private (12 Guests Max.)guided walking tour, you can discover the iconic features of this vast swatch of green surrounded by multi-million dollar residences and attractions.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Park - Discover this 19th-century creation that offers city residents a retreat from urban life. Admire statues of notable figures like Bolivar and Marti, or enjoy those of more whimsical characters such as the sled-dog Balto and Alice in Wonderland figures. Cross the picturesque Gapstow Bridge en route to the Central Park Zoo. Walk along…
What's Included
  • Tour the park rain or shine
  • Semi-private walking tour in the park (12 Guests Maximum!)
  • Professional tour guide
  • 2.5 Hours Duration
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off (UBER or Taxi is the best choice)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs,…
Location
Central Park South
Meet at the northeast corner of 6th Avenue and 59th Street. The location is directly in front of the Simon Bolivar statue.
Cancellation Policy

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

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J1956ibjob
Nov 30, 2025
Wonderful guide and experience - Manhattan Mark was an amazing guide- very friendly and knowledgeable- tour was very interesting -as with all these tours it helps you see things you might otherwise have missed. Walked into the park as a tourist, walked out nearly 👀 as a local!
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Chrishk4356jx
Sep 23, 2024
I would go again! - Our guide was extremely well informed and told us so many things about the area and the history. It felt as if we were no longer in a city! She was great.
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J5066mysarahb
Mar 5, 2024
Wonderful tour of Central Park with Mark - My husband and I had a wonderful tour of Central Park with Mark of Babylon Tours. Mark is a superb guide who made every aspect of Central Park come alive. He included history of the park and the streets and buildings around it, natural history, local lore, and even music, as we stopped to listen to a soprano busker in the Bethesda Arcade. It has amazing acoustics and brought tears to my eyes. The tour with Mark was the high point of our NYC vacation.
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262rogerp
Sep 19, 2023
Highly recommend the semi private tour - Tour director Mark was amazing! Very knowledgeable, very excited to tell and show us parts of the museum and art that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. So enjoyable that we spent more time after the tour exploring on our own.
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Pamela
Jun 17, 2019
Central Park New York Guided Walking Tour - Great job by Jeff. Tour just the right length. Jeff gave us the history of the park along with photos of what the area looked like before, during, and after construction. Very interesting.
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From $43
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).