Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour

4.6 (7 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Explore Manhattan's 'front and back yard' — Central Park and the Upper East Side — on this guided, 2-to-3-hour walking tour. Take a leisurely morning stroll with a native New Yorker and see and learn about the many bridges, fountains, and statues in Central Park, the most-visited urban park in the United States. Then discover the luxurious buildings and avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.

What's included

  • Informative, friendly, professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Pulitzer Fountain
    10m
    We will admire this statue, and discuss its history and meaning - and remark on what building had been near it - and the Plaza Hotel next door
  2. Central Park
    2h 30m
    The grandest stage in New York City, Central Park functions as everyone's front and back lawn, playground, meditation spot - you name it - almost everything has happened here. But it is a product of meticulous design, and now we can enjoy its preservation thanks to the people of the city - its immediate neighbors as well as its occasional visitors. Celebrate the Park!
  3. Wollman Rink
    15m
    We may watch skaters - or children on carnival rides - depending on the season; but we will also discuss it's colorful and varied history!
  4. Bethesda Terrace
    15m
    The only sculpture in the original design of the Park - and a glorious meeting place for many!
  5. Upper East Side
    30m
    Legendary as the pinnacle of living for the "upper crust," the Upper East Side is much more varied and storied than that might imply. But, we shall see the Cook Block, and a town house or two of some of estimable wealth, but we will also hear about the history of this neighborhood - for that is what it is: a neighborhood of people and institutions of many from all over the world.
  6. New York Society Library
    15m
    Established in 1754 on Nassau Street, and now in its third location, the Society Library has had some of the most distinguished borrowers this country has ever known - and you'll learn what it meant to have an overdue book finally returned!
  7. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Pass by
    The largest collection of art in the Western Hemisphere, and second in size only to the Louvre, the Met is a lifetime's worth of attractions - and the jewel of this neighborhood.
  8. Belvedere Castle
    15m
    After a refreshing walk in the woods (really!), we shall discover the magnificent "folly" of Calvert Vaux - a newly restored "castle" overlooking Turtle Pond - and a magnificent view of the Great Lawn.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the statue of William Tecumseh Sherman, at the Southeast corner of Central Park, at 59th Street and 5th Avenue.

End point

This is the Three Guys Restaurant, a moderately priced restaurant that may be right for you for your lunch after our tour. (Our end point may change as we discuss the neighborhood on our walk!)

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
  • During this time of Covid-19 a teleconferencing program can be used to ensure we keep our distance. Please bring earpiece to use with your cellphone!

Cancellation policy

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

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