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Private Scenic Central Park Walking Tour

About this experience

During this scenic and informative private group tour, you and your party will stroll through New York’s masterpiece of landscape design and escape Manhattan’s noisy grid. Highlights include the Mall, Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, Imagine Memorial and more. You’ll discover what makes Central Park the most visited park in America. Along the way you’ll enjoy terrific photo opportunities, see many famous sights, and uncover some secrets as well. You’ll leave with a great appreciation for the park and the city around it and photos to cherish.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Licensed local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Choose between a 3- and 4-hr private tour of Central Park and explore its famous landscapes, while uncovering its secrets and history. Enjoy its naturalistic beauty and get away from Manhattan's hustle and bustle, noise, and skyscrapers.

On this eye-opening private tour of Central Park, we will visit Strawberry Fields and the Imagine Memorial. You will learn about John Lennon's connection to the park, as well as the Dakota Apartments across the street, where he lived and was tragically killed.

Explore Bethesda Arcade and Terrace and learn about Day and Night and Four Seasons artwork, as well as the Angel in the Waters statue. You'll also enjoy fantastic photo opportunities, including views of the Lake, the Ramble, and Bow Bridge.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meet by the flags outside the main entrance to the Plaza Hotel. If you get there early, check out the Plaza Food Hall around corner for food, coffee, snacks, and toilet.
  • Since our tours are private, we can pick you up from your hotel or apt rental, if you prefer. The travel time from your lodging to the park would be part of our tour time. We would either walk or use the subway to get to the Park. Otherwise, we can meet at the designated meeting point. Please indicate clearly during booking if you would like to be picked up rather than meeting at the designated point.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • CityRover Walks NY

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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 spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (approximately 3 miles/5 kilometers)
  • Price shown is per group
  • Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Available tour options

  • Private Scenic Central Park Walking Tour
  • 3-Hour Tour For Group of 6-10: Private Scenic Central Park Walking Tour Pickup included
  • 3hr Tour Group of 1 to 5: Private Scenic Central Park Walking Tour

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