Central Park Walking Tour: Discover Urban Masterpiece
4.9
117 Ratings
New York
Discover the urban masterpiece that is Central Park on a walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about its fascinating history, and experience the changing seasons of this famous park.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Central Park - Detailed tour of park
  • Grand Army Plaza - Begin tour here
  • Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - Visit memorial garden
  • Bethesda Terrace - Beautiful terrace by lake.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Discover why Central Park is globally recognized as the most renowned urban park on this exciting tour. You will witness the park’s grandeur from the wide Central Park Mall, the Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the beautiful Bethesda Terrace, and many more breathtaking sights. Guide-accompanied, you’ll be taken through many of the park’s key attractions. As you traverse, you will learn about the riveting legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux’s urban wonder.

Frequently referred to as ‘America’s finest piece of art’, Central Park invites you to witness its magnificence.

Your pedestrian-guided journey commences from the Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan and meanders through the park. Your guide will lead you through the momentous highlights of the park at a gentle pace, equipped with historical photos for reference. The tour occurs all year round, as each season showcases a unique spectacle. What’s fascinating about this park is the continuous evolution every month, unraveling new observations and variations.

Engaging in a small group tour enables a more intimate and personal exploration.

  • Comfortable shoes recommended
Location
General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
Doris C Freedman Place
Departure Point: General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument Directions: In front of gold statue of General Sherman, 59th St & 5th Ave. Take N/R/W train to 5th Ave/59th St. Guide will have a sign with the tour name. All tours begin on time. Guide cannot answer phone once tour starts.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brianhz889ps
May 13, 2024
Great for families visiting NYC --you'll learn a ton, too, if you live here! - Jeremy was an awesome guide through Central Park. I moved to NYC over 20 years ago, and I took my mom who was visiting NYC. I loved it as much as she did. I had no idea of the history that Jeremy taught us and led us through. I recommend it for anyone -- New Yorker or visitor -- or combination of both. Thanks, Jeremy!
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Debora_m
Apr 24, 2024
Loved this walking tour - Loved this walking tour. The guide grew up in NYC and has done obviously done a lot of research about the park’s history. He also has a lot of little tidbits of information that he’s picked up during the 8 years he’s been doing this.
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Neilgraham_m
Apr 3, 2024
Central Park walk in the rain - Our guide Jeremy was friendly puntual and extremely knowledgeable Great trip and would highly recommend.
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Debbie_m
Mar 17, 2024
Great tour - It was very interesting and informative! End of March would have been better as the Cherry Trees were just starting to bloom. Thanks for an amazing time.
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Dee_m
Mar 15, 2024
Beautiful Morning in Central Park - Excellent tour on a beautiful Manhattan morning. Jeremy was very knowledgeable and keep our group engaged throughout the walk.
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Joe_t
Sep 27, 2023
Awesome!! - Jeremy was an awesome tour guide. He was full of information about the park, gave us plenty of time to stop for pictures, and was so nice & polite.
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Alohajudy
Sep 2, 2023
Central Park Walk with Jeremy - Jeremy provided a comprehensive narrative during our walk. His knowledge of the park and its history was evident, and he had a binder of pictures that illustrated then/now.
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Christine_l
Aug 4, 2023
Fun in Central Park - A very relaxing and informative tour of Central Park. Jeremy had a nice pace and answered questions easily.
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Fatties-at-heart
Aug 1, 2023
Excellent tour & guide! - Jeremy was friendly and very knowledgeable. Excellent tour and just the right length with Central Park being such a big landmark.
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Kerry_k
Jul 9, 2023
Awesome day in NYC - Bob (our tour guide) was great. He was friendly and very knowledgeable and welcomed questions from his guests. I would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends.
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