Secret Places of Central Park
Overview
Experience secret Central Park locations that only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic, and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Discover the history of Central Park and its designers, find out what was there before, "hike" through Central Park's man-made "Adirondack Mountain" scenery, visit Revolutionary War and War of 1812 fort areas, see the stunning Conservatory Garden, the recently completed Davis Center, and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a historian and licensed New York City tour guide with over 25 years of experience.
What's Included
- Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on [BRAND]/ [BRAND]
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Small group - Limited to 16 people.
- From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
405 Central Park West
New York, NY 10025, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Pool
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glen Span Arch
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Ravine
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Harlem Meer
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Loch
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Davis Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Andrew Haswell Green Bench
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Conservatory Garden
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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 dirt hills, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. It is essential that you dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some locations may be closed or inaccessible due to weather conditions and/or park closures.
- Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-86536P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on TripAdvisor/Viator.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Small group - Limited to 16 people.
- From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Secret Places of Central Park is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secret Places of Central Park will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on [BRAND]/ [BRAND]
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Small group - Limited to 16 people.
- From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- 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 dirt hills, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. It is essential that you dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some locations may be closed or inaccessible due to weather conditions and/or park closures.
- Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
