The Essential Central Park Walking Tour

Overview

A Walk In The Park/ Central Park Walking Tour

Discover the legends and lore of iconic Central Park – the sprawling masterpiece of American landscape brought to life by it’s visionaries in 1857.

Join us for “A Walk In The Park” as your costumed tour guide unearths the saga of America’s first landscaped public park with intriguing tales of yesteryear. As a character from another era, your guide will introduce you to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the creators of this urban treasure. Marvel at the architecture of Bethesda Terrace, be captivated by the poetic Shakespeare’s Statue, and lose yourself in the serenity of The Ramble on this 2.5-hour comprehensive tour.

At the designated Ramble Point you will have the opportunity to leave the tour, visit the MET or just explore around at your own pace, enjoy the activities happening, grab a snack, or relax over coffee before rejoining a later group (about 2-hour interval).

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

More than 50 Points of Interest

Costumed Professional Tour Guide

Audio Headset-Optimize the walking & hearing experiences

1 Ramble Point

Century 21 Gift Card (value $5 or more)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Central Park

Your 2 costumed guides will introduce you to Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the creators of this urban masterpiece. Marvel at the architecture of Bethesda Terrace and lose yourself in the serenity of The Ramble on this 2.5-hour comprehensive tour.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Option to "Ramble Off" at the designated location to explore the Met or Guggenheim Museums and the area in-depth. The next group will pass by in 2 hours when you can jump back in and finish the 2nd leg of the tour. (You can always choose to continue without leaving the tour. This is not mandatory.)

American Museum of Natural History

Your tour ends across the street from American Museum of Natural History, on 78th St. and Central Park West.

Central Park Zoo

As one of the five zoos of New York, Central Park Zoo was evolved from gifts of exotic pets and other animals informally given to the park. First officially founded as a zoo in 1934. Stop to enjoy a few minutes of the sea lions here. Their cheerful jumps will definitely lighten up your day.

Central Park

The sprawling masterpiece of American landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, brought to life by it’s visionaries in 1857. The Oasis in the middle of such a hectic city, Central Park, in Olmsted's words was "of great importance as the first real Park made in this country—a democratic development of the highest significance..." .

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (10)

ilccc03

Oct 2019

We had a spectacular time on the walking tour of Central Park. Julia, our tour guide did an exceptional job of teaching the history of the park in a thoughtful, intriguing and exciting way. She kept the audience engaged and eager the entire time. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and get ready to enjoy a beautiful walk in the park.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

To our Valued Guest, we are pleased to hear your tour of Central Park exceeded your expectations. Our professional actors/guides deliver an entertaining as well as an educational tour. Thank you for recognizing Julia and giving her a shout out. We hope to see you on a future City Rambler tour.

Anna M

Oct 2019

Not only was it the most beautiful Fall day to be exploring Central Park, but Bridgette was an excellent tour guide and had us laughing the whole time. She was knowledgeable, quick-witted and captivating in her delivery. I really enjoyed learning about all the sites of Central Park through her perspective. I would highly recommend the walk in the park tour to anyone interested in learning about these beautiful sites and having a good laugh!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Anna M, Thank you for joining us on our "A Walk In The Park" tour. We are pleased to hear that the tour delivered a fun and informative experience. We appreciate you taking the time to post this review.

misunnie

Sep 2019

My family and I (my parents plus us 3 adult children) had a wonderful time yesterday on our tour with Bridgette. She had us engaged and laughing the entire time, and she was so witty and kind! We saw parts of the park that most of us had never visited before. It was a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon in the city. My family and I highly recommend this tour! The picture is of Bridgette with Hans Christian Andersen :)

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for joining us for A Walk In The Park. We are pleased to know you found the tour to be fun and entertaining as well as informative. We appreciate your review and hope to have you and your family join us on another tour in the future.