Central Park Walking Tour: Discover Urban Oasis

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Central Park, exploring its origins, design, and famous movie locations. Experience the restorative power of this urban oasis and discover the intermingling of natural landscapes and cultural landmarks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Park - Meet your guide at 2 Columbus Circle on the Broadway side of the Museum of Arts and Design.
  • Gapstow Bridge - Bridge from Home Alone II
    Very Pretty scenic location
  • Bethesda Terrace - Center Piece of Central Park
    Hand carved, one of the most luxurious outdoor public terraces in the world
  • Bow Bridge - Been in many…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Twice-daily at 9am and 12pm (commencing May 1st 2022)
• Uncover the healing essence of Central Park amid the hustle and bustle of city life
• Understand the coexistence of natural sceneries and cultural milestones in this metropolitan sanctuary
• Snap numerous well-known park spots showcased in countless films and TV series
• Delight in bird melodies and…

Location
2 Columbus Circle
We meet in front of the Museum of Arts and Design
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chelsea_l
May 12, 2025
Knowledgeable and... - Knowledgeable and welcoming guide. Interesting tidbits about the history of the park and New York City.
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Benr1106
May 7, 2025
Great tour of the park! - We we met at the described location there were six in our group which was a nice size our tour guide Chris was very informative and very knowledgeable in the history of the park and surrounding area he also answered questions in general about New York City did a few of us had he was very friendly patient and took his time to explain and point out different aspects of the park and its history it was a very good experience and I highly recommend it to anyone that's in half decent shape the walk is not difficult just wear comfortable Footwear this is the second time in 4 years that I've done this walking tour and it was slightly different the second time from the first time and I learned more things the second time that I hadn't learned the first time very enjoyable
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Mary_k
Apr 7, 2025
Great Tour of Central Park - We were a group of 6, all over the age of 55--and had a great time on this walking tour, even though it was a misty and unseasonably cool April morning. Our tour guide, Lyall Croft was excellent: informative, interesting, funny and sensitive to how to best pace the tour for us. I highly recommend his tour--you won't regret it.
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Leslie_m
Jan 12, 2025
Informative Tour - Great tour of Central Park! Able to get history of park and see areas hard to get to otherwise. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend if you want to see Central Park and not sure where to go.
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Christina_m
Nov 19, 2024
This is the tour you want! - We loved our tour. Our tour guide was insightful, funny, and engaged. The tour brought us to all the right spots, just the right length of time, and we walked at an enjoyable pace that allowed us to take in all the beauty.
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Ashraf_a
Nov 18, 2024
Must have tour - This was a good tour going over the history and landmarks of central park. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable
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Nicole_r
Oct 14, 2024
Can’t miss experience! - Lyall was a wonderful, knowledgeable and funny guide. I highly recommend this tour. He was personable and made the tour fun for all ages from a 10yo to a grandma!
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Barbara_g
Sep 21, 2024
Park Tour - Our guide Lyle was great! We really appreciated him suggesting good spots for photos and him taking photos for us. He was very knowledgeable about the park.
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Rachel_d
Jul 2, 2024
Lyle is a wonderful guide - Lyle is a very knowledgeable and funny tour guide. We really enjoyed our walk around the park with him and learned a great deal. He’s a volunteer in the park and knows all the ins and outs of the area. I highly recommend including this tour during a trip to NYC.
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Anthony
Sep 9, 2024
Central Park was a blast! - We enjoyed the tour very much but felt that having the tour guides girlfriend was a little distracting. We are not sure but it seemed like she was.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).