Central Park Walking Tour - Semi-Private (12 Guests Max)
About this activity
Walk through Central Park with an expert guide on this 2.5-hour semi-private tour for up to 12 guests. See Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and other famous park landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore Central Park with an expert local guide
- See famous sites like Bow Bridge & Bethesda Terrace
- Semi-private small group for personalized experience
- Stroll scenic paths and iconic landscapes
- Discover hidden gems and NYC history
Full description
Explore Central Park on a guided 2.5-hour walk with no more than 12 guests. Your guide shares the stories behind its landscapes, bridges and monuments as you visit highlights such as Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Bow Bridge, the Mall and Belvedere Castle. The route may vary. The tour takes place outdoors, rain or shine.
Meet your guide by the Simón Bolívar statue at the northeast corner of Sixth Avenue and 59th Street, then step into the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Follow scenic paths through the Mall and Literary Walk, take in Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, and discover the Lake and Bow Bridge. Depending on the route, you may also see Belvedere Castle, Sheep Meadow and Strawberry Fields. Your guide brings the park’s history, architecture and film locations to life along the way. The walk ends near Central Park West and 80th Street. This outdoor tour runs rain or shine and includes walking on uneven paths and some stairs. The Central Park Zoo is viewed from outside; admission to attractions is not included.
Included / Excluded
- Expert professional guide
- Semi-private group experience (max 12 guests)
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Central Park
- Attraction admissions, food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities, luggage storage
Itinerary
Simón Bolívar Monument and southern park entrance
Meet at the equestrian statue, then begin the walk into Central Park.
The Pond, Gapstow Bridge and park landmarks
Pass the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Central Park Zoo exterior, Balto statue, the Dairy and the Carousel.
Meeting point
Start Location
59 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019, USA
59 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA
Meet at the Simón Bolívar statue, not elsewhere along Central Park South.
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Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible; uneven and unpaved paths
- Maximum group size is 12 guests per guide
- No food, drinks, or attraction admissions included
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring weather-appropriate clothing
- Tours run rain or shine
- Consider a hat, water, and sunscreen
- Meet by the Simón Bolívar statue at the northeast corner of Sixth Avenue and 59th Street; arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Bring an ID or a photo of an ID showing age. Please carry no bag larger than a small backpack. The walk runs rain or shine; wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Late arrival may mean missing the tour. For help, call +1 917 999 0380.