Private NYC Tour of Central Park

There is so much to see in Central Park. All the bridges, structures, art, statues, stories behind the sculptures and all the stories and shenanigans involved in creating the first large-scale landscaped public park in the United States. In New York City there are older parks and there are larger parks (over 13% of NYC is park!) but come see why Central Park is the most visited park in the world.

Get a look at Central Park that few people, even lifelong New Yorkers, fail to recognize

If you think some of the sites in Central Park look familiar, you are not alone. Central Park is the most filmed location in the world. So, some sites will look familiar to you, even if you have never been in New York before but sites you might have seen in a movie as there have been over 350 pictures made in Central Park.

You will see:

Some of the original 36 bridges
Some original structures
Some depression-era intrusions, and “improvements”
What decades of restoration looks like!

Local & intimate

You’ll tour with just your group, giving you access to places frequented by locals and personal attention from your guide. Not a typical tourist trap tour following a flag-waving guide – you’ll get a real feel for Central park. No matter what time of year, this park is one of the most beautiful places in the world, different during each season but always incredible.

A first-of-its-kind

This is the first large, landscaped public park in the United States. The idea was kicking around for years before anything happened and the park almost ended up somewhere else.

A cultural experience

I will give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the first large landscaped park and how it became the most visited public park in the world.

All the art, all the history, all the technical breakthroughs, all the “whys” and all the shenanigans that went into this spectacular achievement. A unique experience for seasoned locals or visitors to our fair city.

Duration:
2.5 hours

Price:
$185 for up to 8 people

Group size:
Up to 8 people

Meeting place:
The USS Maine National Monument located at the Merchants’ Gate entrance to Central Park, at Columbus Circle.

We will meet in front of the U.S.S. Maine Memorial This is at Columbus Circle. I will have my New York City Sightseeing Guide License plainly visible.

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Private, guided, walking tours of New York City, Central Park, New York Tours by Gary

A proud member of the Guide Association of New York City

I am committed to provide a safe and secure environment for all of my guests as we explore the Greatest City in the World.

Tour price DOES NOT include:

Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Public transportation ticket: approx $3 USD, the cost of a single ride on the subway, per person
Food, drinks, snacks

Cancellation policy

Once a tour is purchased, the purchase is binding. Due to the attention and organization that goes into each tour, please read our complete cancellation policies:

7 days in advance = full refund
Between 6-3 days in advance = 50% refund
Between 2 days & date of scheduled departure = non-refundable
Read the detailed cancellation policy

Important notes:

This is a Walking Tour. As the name implies, there will be walking. You are the best judge of your limitations. The tour can be rerouted to be Accessible.
Tours run regardless of weather conditions, unless it is declared a weather emergency by The City of New York. History, art and architecture happened in the rain too.
There is no age restriction for this tour.
There are very often few places to sit. There is standing for extended periods of time.
There will be stairs to deal with.