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!
Central Park Walking Tour with Local Guide
Summary Description
Highlights
- Delight in the beautiful Belvedere Castle
- Cleopatra's Needle, the oldest manmade structure in NYC!
- Delacorte Theater, home to free live productions!
- Shakespeare Garden, almost like being in Europe!
- Bethesda Fountain, the most filmed spot in the park
Description
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.Â
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!Â
Included / Excluded
- Local Historian Tour Guide
- Multiple language options
- City Recommendations
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Ancient Playground, Museum Mile, New York, NY, USA
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a walking tour
- Tickets never expire
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Dress comfortably for walking
- This is a walking tour
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Options and Pricing
| Central Park Walking Tour with Local Guide | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | N/A |
| Child (0 - 6 years) | N/A |
| Youth (7 - 17 years) | N/A |
| Senior (65 - 100 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Bethesda Fountain, Central Park West Historic District, New York, NY, USA
- Central Park, New York, NY, USA
- Delacorte Theater, Central Park West, New York, NY, USA
- Belvedere Castle, New York, NY, USA
- Cleopatra's Needle, Central Park West, New York, NY, USA
- Shakespeare Garden, 79th Street Transverse, New York, NY, USA
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
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.’
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Walking & Bike Tours
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