Private Guided Tour of Central Park

Overview

A private guided tour will show you how much there is to see in Central Park — the bridges, structures, art, statues (old and new), stories behind the sculptures and all the stories and shenanigans involved in creating the first large-scale landscaped public park in the United States. In New York City there are older parks and there are larger parks (over 13% of NYC is park!) but come see why Central Park is the most visited park in the world.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $185.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $185.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Price shown is per group
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
I follow all mandates and suggestions from the CDC and the NYC Department of Health. Obviously this is an outside experience - the Park. However, masks should be worn at all times.

What To Expect

Central Park

The meet spot is at the Maine Memorial in Columbus Circle. Your guide will discuss the grid of Manhattan, go over a couple of hundred years of New York City history within a few minutes and talk about what was here before the park. Then, head off into Central Park! See places that might look familiar, even if this your first time here in New York. Over 350 films have been made in Central Park, making it the most filmed location in New York City, and there are places and sites you might have seen in a movie. You will see some of the original 36 bridges, some original structures, some Depression-era intrusions and 'improvements.' You will also see what 35 years of restoration looks like. No matter what time of year, this park is one of the most beautiful places in the world; different during each season but always incredible. This is a walking tour. Although there are hills, there is nothing terribly steep. The tour can be routed with fewer hills and stairs to deal with. The end point will be a mutually agreed upon location. There are two great museums on either side of the park from each other. In addition, Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue is on the eastern side of the park. Weather, number in the group, how the group moves, and special events that cause a re-route of the tour can effect the number of sites seen and how long the tour takes. Your guide wants to show you as much as possible, so more often than not the tour runs a little longer. So if you have an event you need to get to by a certain time, please advise at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (3)

C3760DNlauriet

Jun 2022

We had Gary guide us all around NYC Manhattan area. We had a group of 15 for 5 days, and he taught us so much. He was very flexible with what we wanted to see and do if it was nearby. He was very polite and funny and knew how to navigate all aspects from people, to parade traffic, and subway conductors !! Would highly recommend for ANYTHING in New York!!

Connie_S

Aug 2021

Gary was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and fun. We're from the area but wanted the history of Central Park. It was perfect .

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you so much for spending your anniversary with me. I hope you had a great dinner. Best to you both.

George_O

May 2016

Gary was a very good guide, he knew his stuff, took his time and let us take photos without rushing us. We would definitely recommended this tour