Central Park Walking Tour with Local Guide
Highlights
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Delight in the beautiful Belvedere Castle
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Cleopatra's Needle, the oldest manmade structure in NYC!
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Delacorte Theater, home to free live productions!
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Shakespeare Garden, almost like being in Europe!
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Bethesda Fountain, the most filmed spot in the park
Summary
Discover New York City’s backyard–Central Park. This 2-hour walking tour is jam-packed with history, architecture, culture, art, landscape information, and a big side of funny stories!
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
New York County, East 84th Street & 5th Avenue, New York, New York, 10028, US
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Explore New York City's backyard–Central Park. The 843 acres are a lot to wander through alone, so stroll with us to have a richer experience with a local. In a small group, you will follow your guide through the park on our popular 2-hour walking tour that covers the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies associated with the park.
Do you want to explore deeper, out of the confines of a typical bus tour? You’ve come to the right place! Our tour is jam-packed with the history, architecture, pop culture, art, and landscape information with a big side of funny stories!
The tour meets at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue and E 82nd St.
Points of interest include Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s needle, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park mall!
Do you want to explore deeper, out of the confines of a typical bus tour? You’ve come to the right place! Our tour is jam-packed with the history, architecture, pop culture, art, and landscape information with a big side of funny stories!
The tour meets at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue and E 82nd St.
Points of interest include Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s needle, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park mall!
What’s included?
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Local Historian Tour Guide -
Multiple language options -
City Recommendations -
Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a walking tour
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Tickets never expire
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Before you go
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The tour runs rain or shine
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Dress comfortably for walking
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This is a walking tour
Covid Policy
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Cancellation Policy
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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, but option to reschedule
About operator:
Explore NYC with our historian-led walking tours! Whether you’re interested in the city’s insidious past (Gangsters and Ghosts Tours), its delicious food (Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour), or its overall history (All Day City Tour), we have something for you! Learn more about New York on a public OR private tour— great for corporate group outings and team building events!
It’s the tour that isn’t too 'touristy.’
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