Private Guided Tour of Central Park

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A private guided tour will show you how much there is to see in Central Park — the bridges, structures, art, statues (old and new), stories behind the sculptures and all the stories and shenanigans involved in creating the first large-scale landscaped public park in the United States. In New York City there are older parks and there are larger parks (over 13% of NYC is park!) but come see why Central Park is the most visited park in the world.

What's included

Local guide

Food and drinks
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Central Park

The meet spot is at the Maine Memorial in Columbus Circle. Your guide will discuss the grid of Manhattan, go over a couple of hundred years of New York City history within a few minutes and talk about what was here before the park. Then, head off into Central Park! See places that might look familiar, even if this your first time here in New York. Over 350 films have been made in Central Park, making it the most filmed location in New York City, and there are places and sites you might have seen in a movie. You will see some of the original 36 bridges, some original structures, some Depression-era intrusions and 'improvements.' You will also see what 35 years of restoration looks like. No matter what time of year, this park is one of the most beautiful places in the world; different during each season but always incredible. This is a walking tour. Although there are hills, there is nothing terribly steep. The tour can be routed with fewer hills and stairs to deal with. The end point will be a mutually agreed upon location. There are two great museums on either side of the park from each other. In addition, Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue is on the eastern side of the park. Weather, number in the group, how the group moves, and special events that cause a re-route of the tour can effect the number of sites seen and how long the tour takes. Your guide wants to show you as much as possible, so more often than not the tour runs a little longer. So if you have an event you need to get to by a certain time, please advise at time of booking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Address: In front of the U.S. Maine Memorial Fountain at Columbus Circle. Directly across from the Time Warner Center.
Directions: It is located right across Columbus Circle from the Time Warner Center and is near numerous New York City Subway lines and buses.
Dates: Daily
Return point: Flexible

End point

Address: In front of the U.S. Maine Memorial Fountain at Columbus Circle. Directly across from the Time Warner Center.
Directions: It is located right across Columbus Circle from the Time Warner Center and is near numerous New York City Subway lines and buses.
Dates: Daily
Return point: Flexible

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Price shown is per group
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Cancellation policy

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

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