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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)

Rena D

Oct 2018

A wonderful tour with a great guide! Go beyond Sheep Meadow, The Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields and see hidden gems of the park while simultaneously learning lots of history of the city, the state and the country, and hear the stories of forgotten New Yorkers who helped transform our city. A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. (We took this tour early/mid-Oct; the foliage will be amazing soon... and I can only imagine how beautiful it is in the spring. Highly recommended for both NYers and visitors.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hello Rena, Thank you for your review and recommendation of the Secrets of Central Park tour. You've summed up (and show an appreciation for) the purpose of the tour: visiting the little-known, beautiful, and historical places and to give credit to lesser-known New Yorkers who have had an indelible influence on the narrative history of the City and the Park. Thanks again. Bruce

Nancy W

Oct 2018

Bruce was an excellent guide. His vast historical knowledge added to each site our tour explored. There were two women in our group who live on Central Park West and they were surprised to see locations and learn information they did not know before. This tour is not just for visitors to NYC. We had fun!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Nancy, THANK YOU very much for your review of the Secret Places of Central Park tour. It's always nice to pleasantly surprise people on the tour, both people new to Central Park and those that live very close to the Park. Thanks again. Bruce

rkatz17673

Sep 2018

It gave us the opportunity to see parts of the park we never saw before and, in all likelihood, we would never see other than thru this tour. Information was excellent and informative.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Yes, those parts of Central Park at the northern end are very special. I'm glad you enjoyed experiencing and learning about them. Thank you for your review. Bruce

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