• Grand Army Plaza - The tour begins at the monument to General William Tecumseh Sherman with an introduction to the tour and the history of Central Park
• Gar Pond - We enter the park at this beautiful body of water that you know from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York right near the Plaza Hotel
• Gapstow Bridge - We see this beautiful stone bridge overlooking the Pond
• The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop - We stop to look at this Victorian-era structure
• Sheep Meadow - Hear stories of the Southdown sheep that used to graze on this beautiful meadow, etc.
• Bethesda Terrace - Explore the extraordinary center of the park, including the beautiful Angel of the Waters statue and learn about its design and history
• The Lake - Learn the history and construction of this large body of water in the middle of the park
• Bow Bridge - Traverse over this extraordinary cast iron bridge that takes you over the lake
• The Ramble - Walk through this mystical “wild garden,” take in great vistas, and learn its fascinating secrets
• Belvedere Castle - A castle in the middle of Manhattan? Yes! You’ll learn the story of its construction.
• The Great Lawn - Overlook the famous great lawn and learn about the fascinating structures that occupied the area before
• Shakespeare Garden - A floral celebration of the great playwright!
• Seneca Village - Learn about the fascinating history of this pre-park African American and immigrant community.
• Diana Ross Playground - We finish up here at Central Park West and 81st Street. This tour does NOT visit Strawberry Fields, which is less than 10 blocks from the finish.

• Guided tour by a licensed New York City tour guide and historian

• No food or drinks
• Gratuities

Experience the ultimate Central Park tour from 59 to 81 Streets. Tour the park with a NYC Licensed Tour Guide and historian with over 20 years of experience in educating and entertaining. Whether a first-time or seasoned visitor, you’ll make discoveries in this urban artistic masterpiece.

• Learn about Central Park’s fascinating history, ambitious construction, and motivations for creating the nation’s first large-scale public park
• Walk through the exquisite Bethesda Terrace and see the glorious Angel of the Waters
• Traverse over the elegant Bow Bridge seen in numerous movies
• Walk through the mystical landscape of the Ramble
• Stand before the prominent Belvedere Castle
• Stroll the Mall with rows of magnificent elms and pay homage to “Women’s Rights Pioneers”
• Discover life before Central Park, and the remarkable African American and immigrant community, Seneca Village . . . and so much more!

NOTE: This tour does not visit Strawberry Fields, just nine blocks from the finish.

• This tour is operated in rain, snow, and shine. Please dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.