Small Group Central Park Guided Walking Tour

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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2 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to experience Central Park, you’ll love our Guided Walking Tour. Not only will you discover the park’s history, landmarks, and hidden gems, but you’ll also get to star in your photo shoot. Our guides are trained photographers who know how to capture your best angles and expressions. Our professional photographers will capture every moment of your experience with the iconic statues and the beautiful views. You can relax and enjoy yourself with your friends or family, knowing that you will receive high-quality images to remember your trip.  Don’t miss this opportunity to see Central Park like never before and create memories that will last a lifetime. Central Park is more than just a park; it’s a movie lover’s paradise. With over 300 films and TV shows featuring the park, there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to feel like Kevin in “Home Alone 2,” Sally in “When Harry Met Sally,” or Buddy in “Elf,”...

What's Included

  • Professional Guide
  • Taking Your Pictures
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Tips ( optional )
  • Hotel Meeting

Meeting Location

Meeting point

1411 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

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In Front of STARBUCKS COFFEE. Between 57th & 58th streets. Your assigned guide will come to you to check your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Central Park

Are you ready to explore the hidden gems of Central Park with NYC Park Tours™? We are more than just a tour company; we are storytellers who will bring the history and culture of this iconic park to life. Whether you want to see the famous landmarks, discover the scenic spots, or learn about the secrets and legends of the park, we have a tour for you. Our guided Sightseeing Walking Tour in Central Park is the perfect way to experience the beauty and diversity of this urban oasis. You will walk along the winding paths, admire the stunning views, and hear fascinating stories from our friendly and professional tour guides. We have been offering this tour since 2015, and we know how to make it fun, informative, and memorable. Join us today and see why NYC Park Tours™ is the best choice for your Central Park adventure.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Wollman Rink

Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gapstow Bridge

Its rustic stone construction, much of which is covered in vines, blends in with the surrounding landscape. The bridge brings visitors over the narrow neck of the Pond and is also a popular spot for enjoying an overview of scenery and taking photographs. From films Home Alone, Jersey Girl, King Kong..
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Pond at Central Park (Pass By)

Surrounded by small lawns for sunbathing and picnicking, paths for strolling, and numerous benches, the Pond is a perfect place to relax. Rock outcrops and other spots along the shore offer views of the water and its resident waterfowl, which often includes egrets, black-crowned night herons, and several types of ducks. The u-shaped water body wraps around the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, a wooded, rocky hill traversed by rustic trails.
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Central Park Zoo (Pass By)

The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
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The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop (Pass By)

The Dairy, a Victorian cottage designed by Calvert Vaux and built between 1869 and 1871, is at the heart of the Children's District. As its name suggests, this charming structure was originally home to fresh milk and snacks for children and their caregivers.
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Chess & Checkers House Visitor Center (Pass By)

Chess & Checkers House was built in 1952 to offer visitors of all ages a space to play games. Surrounding the octagonal brick structure are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis
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Balto Statue

A bronze statue of Balto by Frederick Roth is installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. Balto was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alice in Wonderland Statue

Alice in Wonderland was a gift from the philanthropist and publisher George Delacorte. He intended the donation as a gift to the children of the City and a memorial for his recently deceased wife Margarita (1891–1956), an enthusiastic linguist and reader who helped him to establish his publishing empire. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was her favorite book to read to her children.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Conservatory Water

Its main feature is an ornamental pond, also known as the Model Boat Pond, where children and hobbyists launch and race miniature sailboats and yachts. These are stored and rented at the nearby Kerbs Boathouse, which also houses a cafe. The edges of the water, lined with benches, are popular spots for relaxing and watching boats and people. The area also draws visitors to two significant statues: Alice in Wonderland, one of the most popular statues in the Park, and the monument to the children’s book author Hans Christian Andersen. In the winter, when the water freezes all the way through, the pond is also open for ice skating.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Boathouse Outdoor Bar

With their 1858 landscaping plan under construction, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux began adding architectural features to their Park design. Around 1874, Vaux designed a two-story boathouse at the eastern end of the Lake. Here visitors could purchase refreshments, take boat rides. After this wooden Victorian structure with sloping mansard roof burned down, the current Boathouse took its place in 1956. Today Boathouse visitors can enjoy a meal in any season, with overhead heating helping to extend as long as possible the pleasure of dining on the deck overlooking the Lake
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Fountain

Bethesda Fountain is the central feature on the lower level of the terrace. The pool is centered by a fountain sculpture designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and unveiled in 1873. Also called the Angel of the Waters, the statue refers to the biblical healing of a disabled man at Bethesda, a story from the Gospel of John about an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda, giving it healing powers. It was the only statue funded by the city in the original design for the park. Stebbins was the first woman to receive a public commission for a major work of art in New York City.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Terrace

The Mintons encaustic tiles of the arcade ceiling were removed in the 1980s renovation because the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission deemed the tiles too costly to restore. Instead, the Commission approved the commission of a ceiling mural in its place. Mayor Ed Koch declared in June 1987 that the tiles would be restored. The tiles sat in storage for more than 20 years until the Conservancy received a private donation for their restoration. The Conservancy began restoring the tiles for $7 million in 2004, and the tiles were reinstalled in 2007. There are 14,000 such tiles; most of them are part of the original design
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Bridge

the bridge was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, and completed in 1862. It was built by the Bronx-based iron foundry Janes, Kirtland & Co., the same company that constructed the dome of U.S. Capitol Building. The bridge was restored in 1974.The bridge was closed again in November 2023 for a two-month renovation. movies and television shows have Bow Bridge appeared in? Manhattan, The Way We Were, Spiderman 3, Highlander, Keeping the Faith, When in Rome, Made of Honor, Night at the Museum, Autumn in New York, Great Expectations, Uptown Girls, Glee.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields is a 2.5-acre landscaped section in New York City's Central Park, designed by the landscape architect Bruce Kelly, that is dedicated to the memory of former Beatles member John Lennon. It is named after the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever", written by Lennon
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-147315P6

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