New York City Central Park Walking Tour 2 hr 30 min

Walk through Central Park with a licensed New York City tour guide and historian, exploring the park’s history, architecture, and landscapes on a 150-minute outing from 59th to 81st Street. This Central Park walking tour brings the stories behind the city’s celebrated green space to life, from its ambitious creation to the communities that existed here before the park.

See the Angel of the Waters at Bethesda Terrace, cross the elegant Bow Bridge, and follow winding paths through the Ramble. Along the way, take in Belvedere Castle, stroll the elm-lined Mall, and learn about the African American and immigrant community of Seneca Village. The route also includes a tribute to women’s rights pioneers. Your guide’s historical perspective adds context to the landmarks and scenery, whether this is your first visit or a return to the park.

Meet at the General William Tecumseh Sherman statue at Grand Army Plaza, near Fifth Avenue between 59th and 60th Streets. The tour runs in all weather, so wear suitable footwear and dress for the conditions. Join this New York City Central Park walking tour to see familiar sights and uncover the stories woven into the landscape.