Central Park Experience: A Scenic & Historical Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Experience the ultimate Central Park tour from 59 to 81 Streets. Tour the park with a NYC Licensed Tour Guide and historian with over 20 years of experience in educating and entertaining. Whether a first-time or seasoned visitor, you'll make discoveries in this urban artistic masterpiece.

* Learn about Central Park’s fascinating history, ambitious construction, and motivations for creating the nation's first large-scale public park
* Walk through the exquisite Bethesda Terrace and see the glorious Angel of the Waters
* Traverse over the elegant Bow Bridge seen in numerous movies
* Walk through the mystical landscape of the Ramble
* Stand before the prominent Belvedere Castle
* Stroll the Mall with rows of magnificent elms and pay homage to "Women's Rights Pioneers"
* Discover life before Central Park, and the remarkable African American and immigrant community, Seneca Village . . . and so much more!

NOTE: This tour does not visit Strawberry Fields, just nine blocks from the finish.

What's Included

  • Licensed New York City Tour Guide and Historian
  • No food or drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument, 764 Doris C Freedman Pl, New York, NY 10019, USA

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End point

Diana Ross Playground, Central Park West &, W 81st St, New York, NY 10024, USA

Start Time • 12:00 PM

What To Expect

Grand Army Plaza

The tour begins at the monument to General William Tecumseh Sherman with an introduction to the tour and the history of Central Park
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gar Pond

We enter the park at this beautiful body of water that you know from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York right near the Plaza Hotel
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gapstow Bridge (Pass By)

We see this beautiful stone bridge overlooking the Pond
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The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

We stop to look at this Victorian-era structure
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sheep Meadow

Hear stories of the Southdown sheep that used to graze on this beautiful meadow, etc.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Terrace

Explore the extraordinary center of the park, including the beautiful Angel of the Waters statue and learn about its design and history
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Lake (Pass By)

Learn the history and construction of this large body of water in the middle of the park
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Bow Bridge

Traverse over this extraordinary cast iron bridge that takes you over the lake
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ramble

Walk through this mystical "wild garden," take in great vistas, and learn its fascinating secrets
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belvedere Castle

A castle in the middle of Manhattan? Yes! You'll learn the story of its construction.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Great Lawn (Pass By)

Overlook the famous great lawn and learn about the fascinating structures that occupied the area before
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Shakespeare Garden

A floral celebration of the great playwright!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seneca Village

Learn about the fascinating history of this pre-park African American and immigrant community.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Diana Ross Playground

We finish up here at Central Park West and 81st Street. This tour does NOT visit Strawberry Fields, which is less than 10 blocks from the finish.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is operated in rain, snow, and shine. Please dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-86536P4

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