Central Park Secret Locations: Historian-Led Tour

Uncover the hidden gems of Central Park on a historian-led tour. Explore secret locations, learn about the park’s history, visit Revolutionary War forts, and discover stunning gardens.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Pool - 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…
What's Included
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Small group - Limited to 16 people
  • Special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour available from December to February
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Uncover the hidden gems of Central Park that only an authentic New York City historian can guide you to. Explore some of the park’s most historic and picturesque locations situated above 100th Street, which are also less frequented. Learn about the park’s past, its founders, what was previously located there, and visit landmarks from the Revolutionary…

Location
405 Central Park West
Central Park West
Meet at 100th Street and Central Park West ACROSS THE STREET from 405 Central Park West. Meet on the Central Park side of the street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debbiesb9603cd
Sep 28, 2024
A Magical Day at the Park - First of all, our guide Bruce was fantastic. We had been on another tour with Bruce, Hamilton and Washington, and we looked forward to Secret Places of Central Park. You can't imagine how much there is in the park that most of us never see. This northern section feels like you're in another place, far from New York City. I won't spoil the surprises you'll enjoy; you'll have to see for yourself. I highly recommend this and all tours guided by Bruce. He knows everything about anything and is a wonderful person to spend time with.
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Nicole_p
Sep 3, 2024
Amazing Sights and Insights - Our guide provided us with one of the most interesting and intriguing bespoke tours of Central Park. We went to some of the most fascinating places that not everyone will see and learnt the history behind one of NYC's most beautiful parks.
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Linda_k
Jul 25, 2024
Great history of Central Park - Bruce was very knowledgeably and passionate about the history of the park. We went to places we didn’t know existed and saw some beautiful quiet landscapes. This was my daughter’s first time in the park and my first visit to the upper portion. We will be back and I know my husband would enjoy the other tour by Bruce about the Revolutionary times.
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Annette_r
Jul 22, 2024
Nature, fauna and love - Bruce was a great advisor and let us have a magical experience with a marvelous detailed history explantation.
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Ahatcher1185
Jun 10, 2024
Central Park with Bruce - Our tour of Central Park with Bruce was nothing short of amazing! Not only did we learn a ton of fascinating history and the location of so many "hidden" areas, we also just generally gained a new appreciation for the Park itself. Bruce is a fantastic guide - enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable and passionate. We had a truly phenomenal experience and would recommend it to anybody!
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Lisalisaca
May 21, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - Bruce was very informative, and friendly. He gave our group an awesome tour! I’m visiting from California, and he showed parts of Central Park I would never think to explore on my own. Learned lots of history, and fun facts in which I love! Thank you.
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Trip792308
May 20, 2024
Take this Tour!- You will see the BEST part of NYC if you are a 1st time or Life time New Yorker!! - This was my THIRD walking tour with Bruce - and this one was just as great as the other 2!! Bruce is a real New Yorker with a Master's Degree in History (I believe) and a really fun guy to follow around. His breath and wealth of important and obscure knowledge is amazing. He is engaging, funny, kind, inclusive, and great for all ages. This particular tour took us to parts of the park above 100th Street where I have never been and would never wander on my own. It was very safe, tramendously beautiful (French Gardens my favorite) and definately not flat. I Highly recommend this tour, or any tour of his that interests you. I plan on taking his Lower Central Park Tour this summer! This is a great gift for a first-time New Yorker, or a Life-time New Yorker!!
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Sarah_m
May 7, 2024
Lovely tour of the park - Had a great tour with Bruce, really enjoyed his knowledge and easy going manner. Was lovely to see the contrast of the places Bruce showed us, compared to the busier parts of the park. A lovely way to spend a few hours in NYC.
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Debra_s
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent tour of hidden places of Central Park - Bruce was an incredible tour guide! We learned so much from him about Central Park and New York City history. It was amazing to be so surprised with the beauty of Central Park, and seeing new places, even after living in NYC for many years.
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248kendalln
Apr 14, 2024
Another amazing, informative tour! - Our second tour in nyc with Bruce, and not our last! Amazing information, and so much history. We loved the Hamilton/Washington tour so much, we gifted this Secrets of Central Park Tour to our parents. They had such a great time and we all learned so much! These tours are a must stop if you’re visiting the city or live here. All the information is laid out so well beforehand, during and the follow up email. Thank you Bruce for another wonderful memory!
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