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Walking Tour of Central Park With Private Local Guide

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Overview

I'm born and raised in New York. I enjoyed a 20-year career as a trader on Wall Street but always loved the history and sights of New York. It amazes me how many crazy, interesting and historic places we have, usually right next to each other and almost always tied together in one way or another by history. I love showing visitors my city. This isn't a job for me, it's a passion.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Columbus Circle
New York, NY, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

764 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019, USA

After our tour through the park, we'll end our tour just three blocks from our start at the Pulitzer Fountain, right in front of the Plaza Hotel.

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Columbus Circle

We begin our tour at the southwest corner of Central Park. Here you'll see how New York is able to pack so many spectacular sites into one place. At this one corner is not only one of the main entrances to the park, but you also have the USS Maine Memorial, the statue of Columbus on a 76-foot pedestal and Trump International Hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ghostbusters Building (pass by)

Central Park West if home to some of the most famous residences in the world. One of the buildings we'll see is the "Ghostbusters Building" which was not only the scene of the Ghostbusters' battle with the Staypuff Marshmallow Man, but was also the home of Buddy's New York Family in Elf.
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Sheep Meadow

After passing the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant, we'll see the 15-acre Sheep Meadow. It's a great place for people-watching and - if you so choose - kicking off your shoes and walking in the grass.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Dakota

We'll briefly leave the park again to see The Dakota, a favorite residence for celebrities, past and present, and scene of the tragic assassination of John Lennon in 1980.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

Heading back into the park we'll visit Strawberry Fields, a memorial built to honor John Lennon after his murder and within view of the apartment he and Yoko shared at The Dakota.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Bridge

This part of the tour features some of the most AMAZING photo-ops with cityscapes framed by the park and The Lake (yes, that's really the name!). We'll cross the Bow Bridge and move into The Ramble, one of the most forested sections of the park.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Belvedere Castle

Here you can climb to the top of the Castle for a bird's eye view The Great Lawn and The Delacorte Theatre, the outdoor home of Shakespeare in the Park.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alice in Wonderland Statue

We start heading south and east, taking a walk that gives us a view of The Oblisk and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This walk will bring us to the Alice in Wonderland statue.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Terrace

From Alice we'll pass Conservatory Water, seeing the sailboats skimming about, see Hans Christian Anderson, The Central Park Boathouse and make it to Bethesda Terrace, home to Bethesda Fountain. Avengers fans might recognize this as the spot The Avengers said their farewells before Thor brought Loki back to Asgard. Countless other movies - Enchanted, Elf, Home Alone 2, Marathon Man - and TV shows were filmed here.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Balto Statue

After a walk down The Mall, the longest straight stretch in the park, originally designed for the gentry to take carriage rides, we'll work our way around to the Balto Statue, which in turn brings us to the Delacorte Clock and the entrance to the Central Park Zoo.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Park Zoo

We'll walk past, but don't go in, the Central Park Zoo (The zoo requires a separate admission, since we are almost done at this point, you do have the option to end the tour here if you'd like to head into the zoo). However, the seals are clearly visible from the walkway.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gapstow Bridge

We're in the final stretch, as we head past The Pond (again, the real name!). Gapstow Bridge also offers amazing views of Central Park South with its 1000+ foot towers offset by the park in the foreground.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pulitzer Fountain

We finish our tour at the Pulitzer Fountain at the park's southeast corner, 3 blocks from our start and directly in front of the Plaza Hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 2 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour of Central Park With Private Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour of Central Park With Private Local Guide?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional guide.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Walking Tour of Central Park With Private Local Guide is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walking Tour of Central Park With Private Local Guide 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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  • Minimum age is 2 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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