Central Park Guided Walking Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Central Park on a 2.5-hour private walking tour with a dedicated local guide. See Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, the Mall, Belvedere Castle and more, with a route that can be customized in advance.
Highlights
- Explore Central Park with your own private guide
- See Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and Belvedere Castle
- Learn the stories behind park design and landmarks
- Customize your private route by request in advance
- Explore lakes, meadows, statues and hidden paths on foot
Full description
Take a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour through Central Park with a professional local guide. Discover Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, the Mall and Literary Walk, Belvedere Castle, Sheep Meadow and other famous New York landmarks. Hear the stories behind the park’s design, bridges, statues and movie-famous scenery. Your private route can be customized in advance. The walk is outdoors, runs rain or shine, and includes uneven paths and stairs. No attraction admission is included. Food and drinks, hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are excluded. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
Discover Central Park on a 2.5-hour private guided walking tour with a professional local guide. Your walk may include Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Bow Bridge, the Mall and Literary Walk, Belvedere Castle, Sheep Meadow, the Lake, Strawberry Fields and other park landmarks. Hear how Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux shaped the park, and learn the stories behind its bridges, statues, landscapes and movie-famous scenery. The exact route may vary; private guests can request a specific route in advance. This is an outdoor walking tour that runs rain or shine and includes uneven paths and stairs, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The Central Park Zoo is viewed from outside only; no attraction admission is included. Food and drinks, hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Included / Excluded
- Professional local tour guide
- Guided 2.5-hour Central Park walking tour
- Landmarks and history along a scenic park route
- Food and drinks, hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, luggage or coat storage
Important information
Know before you book
- This walking tour is outdoors and covers approx. 2 miles
- Not wheelchair accessible; moderate walking required
- Tour does not include museum or attraction entrances
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress for outdoor weather—tour runs rain or shine
- Bring bottled water and sun protection
- No food, drinks, or admissions provided
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund