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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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 that are not listed here!
Duration: 30 mins
2. Glen Span Arch
As we leave the Pool area, you'll walk through this sensational stone arch designed in the 1860s. Nothing prepares you for the scenery that you'll see when you pass through this high arch.
Duration: 15 mins
3. The Ravine
Visit the manmade Adirondack Mountain scenery of the spectacular North Woods and leave the hustle and jar of New York City. We'll walk along The Ravine of Central Park. You'll see a waterfall, rustic bridges of stone and wood and be surrounded by trees and the sounds of birds.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Harlem Meer
Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
Duration: 10 mins
5. The Loch
Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
Duration: 15 mins
6. The Blockhouse
Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
Duration: 10 mins
7. See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimming pool, skating rink, and Harlem oval.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Andrew Haswell Green Bench
Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Conservatory Garden
Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

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Accommodation as per itinerary

Small group - Limited to 16 people.

From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, 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 not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.

Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.

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