Central Park Walking Tour with Local Guide
2 hours
New York City, USA
About this activity
Discover New York City’s backyard–Central Park. This 2-hour walking tour is jam-packed with history, architecture, culture, art, landscape information, and a big side of funny stories!
Highlights
- Delight in the beautiful Belvedere Castle
- Cleopatra's Needle, the oldest manmade structure in NYC!
- Delacorte Theater, home to free live productions!
- Shakespeare Garden, almost like being in Europe!
- Bethesda Fountain, the most filmed spot in the park
Full description
Explore New York City's backyard–Central Park. The 843 acres are a lot to wander through alone, so stroll with us to have a richer experience with a local. In a small group, you will follow your guide through the park on our popular 2-hour walking tour that covers the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies associated with the park.
Do you want to explore deeper, out of the confines of a typical bus tour? You’ve come to the right place! Our tour is jam-packed with the history, architecture, pop culture, art, and landscape information with a big side of funny stories!
The tour meets at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue and E 82nd St.
Points of interest include Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s needle, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park mall!
Do you want to explore deeper, out of the confines of a typical bus tour? You’ve come to the right place! Our tour is jam-packed with the history, architecture, pop culture, art, and landscape information with a big side of funny stories!
The tour meets at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue and E 82nd St.
Points of interest include Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s needle, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park mall!
Included / Excluded
- Local Historian Tour Guide
- Multiple language options
- City Recommendations
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
New York County, East 84th Street & 5th Avenue, New York, US
Meet at the corner of 84th and 5th in front of the Ancient Playground
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a walking tour
- Tickets never expire
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Know before you go
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Dress comfortably for walking
- This is a walking tour
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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, but option to reschedule