Secret Places of Central Park

405 Central Park W, New York, NY 10025, USA

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

New York City's Central Park is full of hidden gems and hard-to-find spaces. On this walking tour, your city-licensed guide uncovers the park’s remote highlights above 100th Street, including the Loch, waterfalls, arches, and man-made mountains. Walk to the northern reaches of the park, hear about its storied history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and discover secrets that even locals are likely to miss.

History aficionados learn about the city’s past on this historian-led tour
Explore the the park’s formal Conservatory Gardens and verdant North Woods
Take photos from a unique overlook on the shores of the Harlem Meer
Avoid crowds by exploring the park’s less-trafficked areas

What To Expect

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We start off with the history of the park including the designers, why the park was built, when it was built, how it was built. We’ll start the walk along the path and the rolling terrain of The Pool area. You’ll also visit the secret Grotto waterfall and understand its purpose………..Keep in mind that there are many SECRET PLACES that are not listed here!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

As we leave the Pool area, you’ll walk through this sensational stone arch designed in the 1860s. Nothing prepares you for the scenery that you’ll see when you pass through this high arch.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the manmade Adirondack Mountain scenery of the spectacular North Woods and leave the hustle and jar of New York City. We’ll walk along The Ravine of Central Park. You’ll see a waterfall, rustic bridges of stone and wood and be surrounded by trees and the sounds of birds.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit this War of 1812 fortification.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven’t heard about.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Tours go out in rain, snow and shine. There are no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start of the tour.
Service animals allowed
The tour is approximately 3.25 miles and takes about 2.5 hours. You should be in good physical shape; there is uneven terrain, unpaved trails, rocks, some steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. It is essential that you dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes.
Near public transportation
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

Accommodation as per itinerary
Small group - Limited to 16 people.
From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
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Gratuities

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

405 Central Park W, New York, NY 10025, USA

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