2h 30m Mobile ticket
New York City, USA · Meeting point
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See more on Viator ↗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.
10AM-12:30PM
2-4:30PM
12-2:30PM
11AM-1:30PM
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!
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.
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.
Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimming pool, skating rink, and Harlem oval.
Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.
Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.
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
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
NOTE: The tour is conducted in the rain, snow or shine. Tour is non-refundable or exchangeable after the standard cancellation policy. The tour is approximately 3.5 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. Please dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes. Carrying drinking water is recommended. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. It is VERY difficult to find the tour guide once the tour starts. As the tour is outdoors, check the weather forecast for appropriate clothing. Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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