Central Park Walking Tour
Central Park is the most famous urban park in the world, and this tour will help you discover why. From the sweeping Central Park Mall to the Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields to the gorgeous Bethesda Terrace, and much more, your guide will make sure you get to see all of the highlights of this expansive park. Along the way, you'll learn the fascinating history of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's urban masterpiece.
Central Park has been called “one of the greatest works of art in America”. Come see why!
Your walking tour will start at Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza and continue on through the park. Your guide will show you all the highlights of the park at a leisurely pace, while providing historic photos for reference. This tour takes place year round, as each season is a different experience. The best thing about this park is that every month brings changes and new discoveries.
A small-group tour also provides a more personal experience.
Options
10am Tour
What's included in Central Park Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Central Park
Detailed tour of park
Grand Army Plaza
Begin tour here
Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
Visit memorial garden
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes recommended
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Departure Point: General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument Directions: In front of gold statue of General Sherman, 59th St & 5th Ave. Take N/R/W train to 5th Ave/59th St. Guide will have a sign with the tour name. All tours begin on time. Guide cannot answer phone once tour starts.
