Central Park Walking Tour: Discover Urban Oasis
4.8
83 Ratings
New York
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Central Park, exploring its origins, design, and famous movie locations. Experience the restorative power of this urban oasis and discover the intermingling of natural landscapes and cultural landmarks.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Central Park - Meet your guide at 2 Columbus Circle on the Broadway side of the Museum of Arts and Design.
- Gapstow Bridge - Bridge from Home Alone II
Very Pretty scenic location
- Bethesda Terrace - Center Piece of Central Park
Hand carved, one of the most luxurious outdoor public terraces in the world
- Bow Bridge - Been in many movies including Spider Man III
Known as the Engagement bridge
- Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - A stroll through and discussion on the founding of Strawberry Fields in Central Park and a visit to the Imagine Mosaic
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Twice-daily at 9am and 12pm (commencing May 1st 2022)
• Uncover the healing essence of Central Park amid the hustle and bustle of city life
• Understand the coexistence of natural sceneries and cultural milestones in this metropolitan sanctuary
• Snap numerous well-known park spots showcased in countless films and TV series
• Delight in bird melodies and gleeful sounds of children
Immerse yourself in Central Park with a guided walking exploration by a professional. Learn about the creation of Central Park, appreciate its architecture, and see various film locations during this 2-hour informative stroll through the park!
Our laid-back 2-hour walking adventure, which consistently receives positive feedback, is facilitated by a seasoned licensed instructor. Conceived and often conducted by a previous Central Park personnel, this journey is a perfect way to familiarize yourself with a large portion of the park in a succinct span.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
- A maximum of 15 people per booking.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
2 Columbus Circle
We meet in front of the Museum of Arts and Design
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(83 Ratings)
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W4953raclementg
Dec 23, 2023
Great Experience Value For Money 💰 Highly Recommended 👍 - Excellent tour guide Lyall Croft an ex employee of Central Park Manhattan NYC for 20 years knows every nooks and crannies of the Park. Even though l was the only guest in this tour he tried his best to explain in each venue we visited. Thanks Lyall truly appreciate your time and effort. A great memorable experience very educational and value for money 💰
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star's
Hasta La Vista 🇺🇸
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Krisverlyn_b
Nov 26, 2023
Superb - Sir Lyall was very knowledgeable on the place. Also, he was very accommodating, friendly and professional.
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Sophie_m
Nov 19, 2023
Great morning in Central Park! - Lyall was fantastic! So knowledgeable of Central Park and surrounds, telling us lots of things we'd never have known. Also made the tour very funny and was always happy to take pictures when we asked. Great tour if you want to see the popular parts of Central Park and get some great pictures.
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S9319ojdiannam
Nov 18, 2023
Amazing!!! - This was a very educational and fun tour. Our tour guide was vey interesting and gave us the history of Central Park. We would have never of known all the history and fun facts if we did not take this tour. Worth every penny and time. Thank you!
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Sunshine374560
Oct 31, 2023
Central Park tour with Lyle is a must! - Omg! Where to begin……… Lyle was an awesome guide!! So knowledgeable, kind and funny. It was our first trip to NYC and first tour we took. Central Park was amazing! It’s a must see! Make sure to book with Lyle. You’ll be happy you did. My friend and I traveled from Kansas and had the best time! Thanks Lyle!
- Kris W
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Nattydenis
Oct 30, 2023
Central Park walk - Such a great tour! Lyall is funny and knowledgeable and showed us some great spots! Highly recommend
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Traveler47909988837
Oct 27, 2023
Central Park walking tour - A really fun and informative tour! Was great to play tourist for a day in my own city and learning things I had never known before about Central Park. Walking from the bridal, to literary row, Bethesda terrace, to the bramble and strawberry fields made for a really beautiful afternoon. Absolutely recommend! Thank you lyall!
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Ramesesm2023
Oct 20, 2023
Great for solo and group travelers - Lyall's a great guide and company. You will be looked after pretty well. Very informative tour too. Easy directions to the meeting point. Thanks again Lyall.
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383pagem
Oct 15, 2023
Definitely Work Doing This Tour - Lyle, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable about Central Park and New York. He was able to tell us all about the history of the park and who's lived in various apartment buildings over the years. He also pointed out parts of the park we stopped in that were used in many movies over the years, which as a movie buff myself, I really appreciated. I would highly recommend the tour as a way of getting a great overview of the park in just a couple of hours. Especially helpful to do this first before coming back again on your own.
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Lneddermeyer
Oct 2, 2023
Lyle was very friendly and knowledgeable. - Definitely have a guide for first time at the park. So many details and facts would be missed otherwise. Wish we had more than two hours with ours!
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