Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour

New York City, USA

2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

New York City's Central Park is a vast expanse in the heart of the city, and it can be daunting to explore on your own. With this leisurely Sunday morning walking tour, explore the pathways, gardens, ponds, and monuments of Manhattan’s beloved historic park with a local guide to take in its top landmarks and learn its fascinating history. End by admiring the stately buildings and luxurious avenues of the Upper East Side.

Sunday morning in Central Park with a local guide to see the highlights
Take a break from the city's hustle and bustle in its historic park
Explore the historic buildings and stately avenues of the Upper East Side
A small-group experience for a slower pace and personal attention

What's Included

Informative, friendly, professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Your guide will meet you at the Pulitzer Fountain (of Pomona), in front of the Plaza Hotel at the corner of Central Park South (59th Street) and Fifth Avenue.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

960 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
This is the Three Guys Restaurant, a moderately priced restaurant that may be right for you and your lunch after our tour,

What To Expect

Honored as a National Historic Landmark and with the distinction of most visited urban park the United States, Manhattan’s Central Park offers a peaceful green oasis in the midst of the bustling city. Meet your native New Yorker guide at a convenient park location midmorning, and begin a leisurely stroll along the park’s meandering pathways.

Covering 843 acres (342 hectares), the park could easily take weeks to explore and can be overwhelming to first-time visitors, but your guide will lead you to the most beautiful pockets and famous landmarks for a relaxed experience. Depending on the time of year you visit, see locals enjoying their Sunday with picnicking, bicycling, jogging and ice skating, and pass by iconic gardens, meadows and bridges you may recognize as the real-life filming locations of many movies.

Step outside the limits of the park to explore the surrounding neighborhood of the Upper East Side, one of the oldest and most luxurious areas of Manhattan. Admire stately apartments, hotels and boutiques that line the broad avenues, and learn about the history of the neighborhood. After 2 to 3 hours of walking, depending on the mood and pace of the group, say farewell to your guide and set off to enjoy the rest of the New York Sunday afternoon on your own.

Pulitzer Fountain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wollman Rink

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bethesda Terrace

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper East Side

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York Society Library

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Pass By)

Belvedere Castle

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
During this time of Covid-19 a teleconferencing program can be used to ensure we keep our distance. Please bring earpiece to use with your cellphone!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Featured review

Hudson_O

Was only attendee on tour and tour guide chose not to cancel or raise price - gave a fantastic private tour. Highly recommend

Reviews

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Guide knew history but...

deannaharner, Oct 2023

Guide knew history but not much updated pictures/stories. Good for older couples, but not younger folks.

A wonderful stroll in Central Park

sjk773, Jun 2023

Our knowledgeable guide Bill prepared a wonderful tour for us. Full of information about Central Park, he made our time in the park very enjoyable. We toured many highlights of the Park, and then strolled the streets of the Upper East Side as Bill shared information about the residences there, and stories of the people who called those places home. Thanks again to Bill for the fascinating tour!

Great tour guide

Hudson_O, Jan 2023

Was only attendee on tour and tour guide chose not to cancel or raise price - gave a fantastic private tour. Highly recommend

Wonderful tour - Great Guide

Sam_R, Aug 2021

Our guide Bill was brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and took the time to explain the history of the park and how it has changed over the years. He took us on some paths that would elude most walking in the park and enhanced the experience with personal stories. Also enjoyed his commentary on the mansions/townhomes on the upper east side, some gone and some still with us. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you, Sam! I appreciate your interest in my tour - thanks again!

Great , Very Hot day but managed to...

louise r, Jul 2018

Great , Very Hot day but managed to keep in shade for most of time in central park . More time spent in park rather than upper east side ,but preferred that. Very informative guide , saw things and had them explained wed have not had we have just walked through park without guide. Far too many people on bicycles tours - they certainly missed out as they didn't go to places we did. Being English and not knowing too much American History the Upper East side walking tour was not as interesting that was us not the guide

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you for your honest review - I will add a little more detail the next time I tour visitors from out of town!

Bill is a great guide. Informative...

Pat_F, May 2017

Bill is a great guide. Informative and congenial. Good pace to the tour. Took this tour 5/6/17. Will take more tours from him when I return to New York.

Excellent guide who gave an...

Brendan K, Feb 2017

Excellent guide who gave an informative commentary to our morning stroll through the Park and Upper East Side. Probably helped by a beautiful sunny November day.

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