Secrets of Central Park Private Tour

New York, US

Highlights

  • Explore the secrets of Central Park
  • Visit the famous Central Park Zoo
  • See the iconic Balto Statue
  • Experience the beauty of Bethesda Terrace
  • Discover the history at Belvedere Castle

Meeting Point

In front of the Sherman monument

Meeting point

6418 Grand Army Plaza, New York, NY 10022 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

William Tecumseh Sherman Monument

The famous general is watching traffic on Fifth avenue with a backdrop of Central Park

Duration 2 minutes
2

Gar Pond

One of the manmade water bodies in Central Park - the Pond is playing role in innumerable movies and books like "Catcher in the Rye" and "Home Alone 2" being arguably the most famous.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Central Park Zoo

One of the oldest zoos in the States was not planned but had to be grandfathered in later to much delight of subsequent generations of New Yorkers and guests of the city

Duration 2 minutes
4

Balto Statue

This sculpture reminds us of a moving story of the Great Race of Mercy in 1925.

Duration 2 minutes
5

Women's Rights Pioneers Monument

The newest sculpture in Central Park is telling a story of the suffragettes who helped bring modern voting rights policies to reality

Duration 2 minutes
6

Bethesda Terrace

The heart of Central Park with the only sculpture that was approved by its designers.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Conservatory Water

The spot for model yacht racing as seen and read in the "Stuart Little"

8

Alice in Wonderland Statue

The most popular sculpture in the whole of Central Park is a present of a local sponsor

Duration 2 minutes
9

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The largest art museum in the world is located right in Central Park since 1880

10

Cleopatra's Needle

The oldest man made object to be found outside in NYC is this - ancient Egyptian obelisk.

Duration 2 minutes
11

Belvedere Castle

Designed to be a romantic ruin the castle has worked as a weather station and is now a visitor center offering great views from its tower

Duration 5 minutes
12

Shakespeare Garden

Most English speaking cities of the world have one, Manhattan's Shakespeare Garden is near a theater that give Shakespeare's plays in the summertime

13

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

An authentic school college from mid XIX century Sweden is working as a Marionette Theatre in Central Park

14

American Museum of Natural History

We end in front of the famous museum, where the "Night at the museum" action takes place

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Visit NYC

What our experts say

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    Meet in front of the Sherman monument.
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    Visit nearby Tavern on the Green for lunch.
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    Bring water, it's not provided.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out the Central Park Zoo after!

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