Central Park Walking Tour: Iconic New York Exploration
5.0
22 Ratings
New York
Likely the sole city park that requires no introduction, Central Park is as significant to films and TV series as it is to the actual New Yorkers. During this private 2.5 hour journey, you’ll encounter the renowned characteristics of this extensive expanse of greenery, nestled amongst multimillion-dollar homes and notable monuments.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Central Park - .Explore this 19th century project that gave city dwellers an escape from urban life. Learn about the statues of prominent figures like Bolivar and Marti, or check out statues of more playful figures like sled-dog Balto and characters from Alice in Wonderland. Cross the charming
- and famous
- Gapstow Bridge on your way to the Central Park Zoo. Stroll the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures along its path, ending at the instantly-recognizable Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. Cross Bow Bridge on your way to Strawberry Fields and the Dakota to learn about John Lennon’s final day at his memorial. Pass by Tavern on the Green to book dinner later in the evening or join the locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers of all walks of life can kick back and relax.
What's Included
- Private Walking Tour
- Tour Runs Rain Or Shine
- Exclusive Professional Guide
- 2.5-Hour Duration
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- Maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Central Park South
Meeting Point: NE Corner of 6th Avenue & 59th St. In front of Simon Bolivar statue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Andreakm3623ui
May 12, 2023
Great experience thanks to our tour guide - We had a walking tour through Central Park and Mark, our tour guide, made it a very special experience for with his knowledge, his engagement with us and the efforts he made to inform us about the history of the park.
It was very lively and we had a great time and also gained new insights into the park as well as NYC.
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Andrea_k
May 12, 2023
Great experience thanks to tour-guide - We had a great tour through Central Park, learned a lot about the history of the park as well as greater NYC.
Mark, our tour guide, was incredible. He had a tremendous knowledge, was easy going and fun to listen to. A great experience thanks to him.
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Gregg_w
Nov 25, 2022
Amazing way to start our first NYC visit - Our guide, Jonathan, made our tour enjoyable. He is experienced and knowledgeable, and most of all, has the passion to share the history of Central Park. It was our first visit to NYC. We had been flying for about 10 hours, arrived in the morning, and met Jonathan at 2pm in Central
Park. He contacted us throughout the day to confirm our tour and he was punctual. It was a heavy drizzle, but even with the weather and us being sleep deprived, the tour with him was worth every minute! He is personable and answered all our questions. He even offered some tips on other places we had planned to visit while in the city. He asked how we were doing throughout the tour, making sure our expectations and needs were being met! Our first trip to NYC certainly started out on a very positive note!
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Gill_p
Nov 16, 2022
Excellent Central Park tour - Excellent Central Park tour with James, a very knowledgable New Yorker. Great information on a whole range of subjects. Very worthwhile!
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Autumnnyc22
Nov 16, 2022
Central Park in Autumn - A must see destination when visiting NYC is Central Park. Filled with all the iconic scenes featured in movies and the like. The views are spectacular. To experience a private walking tour with my amazing guide Katherine, left me filled with wisdom concerning the formation and history of the park. She was a true delight.
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Thomas
Sep 17, 2022
Central Park private tour - Very knowledgeable. Just the guide and my wife with me on the tour. My wife and I are seniors and we really enjoyed the leasurly stroll in the southern end of Central Park. Our guide was able to give a great deal of information.
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Lisa
Aug 9, 2022
Central Park - Mark Venaglia, our tour guide was fantastic. So informative and we had so many laughs along the way. High recommend this tour.
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Shellyoung06
Jun 17, 2022
Texans in the Big Apple - Matt, our guide, was amazing! It ended up just being my husband, myself, and Matt on our tour. From the start it was very obvious that he enjoys giving these tours and Matt is so full of knowledge and fun facts. The two hours went by really fast. We will definitely book with this company in the future.
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Marie_p
May 13, 2022
Central Park with Robin - We had a wonderful and super informative tour with Robin. She is definitely a heart- beat of Cental Park and NYC❣️
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Jmittleman1
Apr 30, 2022
a great day in central park - A beautiful day with a fantastic guide made this experience so great. Mark was knowledgeable, easy-going, and professional. His loved for Central Park shined through and left us wanting more. Would definitely recommend.
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