Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour

Summary

Honored as a National Historic Landmark and with the distinction of most visited urban park the United States, Manhattan’s Central Park offers a peaceful green oasis in the midst of the bustling city. Meet your native New Yorker guide at a convenient park location midmorning, and begin a leisurely stroll along the park’s meandering pathways. Covering 843 acres (342 hectares), the park could easily take weeks to explore and can be overwhelming to first-time visitors, but your guide will lead you to the most beautiful pockets and famous landmarks for a relaxed experience. Depending on the time of year you visit, see locals enjoying their Sunday with picnicking, bicycling, jogging and ice skating, and pass by iconic gardens, meadows and bridges you may recognize as the real-life filming locations of many movies. Step outside the limits of the park to explore the surrounding neighborhood of the Upper East Side, one of the oldest and most luxurious areas of Manhattan. Admire stately apartments, hotels and boutiques that line the broad avenues, and learn about the history of the neighborhood. After 2 to 3 hours of walking, depending on the mood and pace of the group, say farewell to your guide and set off to enjoy the rest of the New York Sunday afternoon on your own.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

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

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

The Street Teacher - Tours

About operator:

The Street Teacher provides private tours throughout New York City. These tours can be by foot or by car with driver, or your guide can step onto your coach for a panoramic tour of the city. Popular tours include (1) Greenwich Village; (2) The High Line, the Meatpacking District, and the Chelsea Art district; and (3) the 9/11 Memorial. We also specialize in meeting cruise passengers at any one of the three cruise ports in New York Harbor (the Hudson River piers on the West Side of Manhattan, the Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, or Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ) and giving them tours of New York and transfers to either their hotel for the night, back to their ship, or to an airport for their ultimate return home. We can also arrange private tours in virtually any area of New York and its metropolitan area - just call!

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