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Secret Places of Central Park

Overview

Experience secret Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Discover the history of Central Park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit Revolutionary War forts, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's man-made Adirondack Mountains and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience. FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED. Small group - Limited to 15 people.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Accommodation as per itinerary

Small group - Limited to 15 people.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours go out in rain, snow and shine. There are no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start of the tour.
The tour is approximately 3.5 miles and takes about 2.5 hours. You should be in good physical shape; there is uneven terrain, unpaved trails, rocks, some steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. It is essential that you dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.
Visit Revolutionary Tours NYC site for additional later times/dates
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
You and your party are welcome to wear masks OUTDOORS. Wear them INDOORS. Don't take tour if anyone in party had COVID symptoms, or been within 6 ft of someone suspected case of COVID-19 in last 14 days.By taking tour, you and your party voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

What To Expect

Harlem Meer

Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.

Conservatory Garden

Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (42)

Katherine S

Mar 2019

Bruce is a very knowledgeable tour guide. He showed us beautiful and historically interesting sections of Central Park above 100th Street. As another person on our tour said "He made the park come alive", with his stories supported by photographs. This tour would appeal to people unfamiliar with Central Park as well as to New Yorkers like me familiar with the park - but not all of it and of its unique history. I highly recommend.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you, Katherine, for your feedback on the tour and for your recommendation. It's a pleasure to know that you enjoyed it as much you did. I hope to see you again. Bruce

DianeIris

Mar 2019

This completely exceeded my expectations, basically due to Bruce, his knowledge, passion for the subject, and ability to bring history alive. This is not a canned tour, lead by someone who has memorized a script. This is someone who knows and loves the part, the city, and history. The tour itself- the park- is now something I will view differently. Without giving it away, it is the perfect synthesis of nature, history, art and science/engineering, and leaves one with new lenses with which to view it all.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you for taking the Secret Places of Central Park tour and for your feedback. It's great to read when someone like yourself, who knows Central Park and New York City very well, comes to appreciate them even more after taking the tour. I hope to see you on another tour soon. Thanks again, Bruce

rmwhitt

Mar 2019

I live near NYC and have done a handful of Central Park tours, but this one is the BEST I've experienced. Despite the overcast, chilly day, our tour guide (and company owner) Bruce entertained and educated us on the history and stories of the upper portion of Central Park. Bruce's knowledge is deep and his wonderful storytelling style kept our small group engaged. We peppered him with questions and enjoyed his commentary (and his amazing photographs) on the building/shaping of Central Park, its role in the Revolutionary War, little known facts about the park and its various occupants (sqatters, armies) and he divulged many "secrets" about the park that I didn't know (and I know a lot already!). Check out the gardens at the top of the park (105th St near Harlem Meer)--I never knew they existed and when spring comes they will be in full bloom. (I can't wait to return). There are lots of tours of Central Park--some are free--but this one really brought Central Park 'alive' for me. It's also a longer tour (2.5 hrs) so you can delve deeper into the history and the wonders of the upper park. Can't wait to do his DUMBO (Brooklyn) tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

THANK YOU for your feedback, especially coming from someone who knows Central Park really well. It is always a pleasure to share the amazing scenery and history. I look forward to seeing you on the Brooklyn Revolution tour soon. Bruce

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