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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

Sun 22 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)

diegorG1247ES

Sep 2022

Bruce is a fantastic tour guide. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable about what he is showing you, but he is very passionate about it. He is able to goe beyond the raw piece of information and make you feel what you are seeing and transport yourself back in time to understand its significance and how it relates to what otherwise will be just part of the scenery. He is very considerate of everyone who is doing the tour, he managed the group very well and he is always willing to answer any question. I would highly recommend any tour with him. We did this one, the Washington-Hamilton one, and we are planning to do the one in Brooklyn soon. Highly recommended for either visitors who are just passing by New York, or for people, like us, who have been living in NY for a long time.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

I really appreciate you taking both the Secret Places of Central Park and the Hamilton & Washington tours. Thank you also for your wonderful review, accolades, and recommendation. I hope to see you for the Brooklyn tour soon. Thanks again, Bruce

Kzebiak

Sep 2022

One of the best tours I've ever experienced! Bruce packed more information into 2 1/2 hours in the most entertaining way. Well paced and a great balance of appreciating nature along with history. He went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome, paying particular attention to engage children who might otherwise have not been that interested. I'm a native New Yorker and saw sights I never knew about.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I'm so glad you enjoyed the Secret Places of Central Park tour and made new discoveries. It means very much coming from a native New Yorker. I hope to see you again soon. Thank you, Bruce

ShuraBura

Jul 2022

This is the second private your that we took with Bruce. We also took the Washington and Hamilton tour a few months ago- which was excellent. Would do more. Bruce provides a special tour experience with his encyclopedic knowledge of history of New York and it's environs. When Bruce was not available, we took another group tour of the Central Park, and it felt much more of a cliché experience than our tours with Bruce.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for taking the Secret Places of Central Park and Washington & Hamilton tours and for your review! I look forward to seeing you on the Brooklyn tour. Thanks again, Bruce

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