New York City

Secret Places of Central Park

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Secret Places of Central Park
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

New York City's Central Park is full of hidden gems and hard-to-find spaces. On this walking tour, your city-licensed guide uncovers the park’s remote highlights above 100th Street, including the Loch, waterfalls, arches, and man-made mountains. Walk to the northern reaches of the park, hear about its storied history dating back to the Revolutionary War, and discover secrets that even locals are likely to miss.
  • History aficionados learn about the city's past on this historian-led tour
  • Explore the the park's formal Conservatory Gardens and verdant North Woods
  • Take photos from a unique overlook on the shores of the Harlem Meer
  • Avoid crowds by exploring the park's less-trafficked areas

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Small group - Limited to 16 people.
  • From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
  • Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on TripAdvisor/Viator
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 405 Central Park W, New York, NY 10025, USA

    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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Pool

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glen Span Arch

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ravine

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Harlem Meer

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Loch

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Blockhouse

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Conservatory Garden

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Andrew Haswell Green Bench

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience 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.

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Reviews

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Excellent tour of hidden places of Central Park
Debra_S, Apr 2024
Bruce was an incredible tour guide! We learned so much from him about Central Park and New York City history. It was amazing to be so surprised with the beauty of Central Park, and seeing new places, even after living in NYC for many years.
Informative and amazing
Eva_R, Aug 2023
I enjoyed this tour at Central Park. I have been in this park before but not to the places the tour guy, Mr. Bruce Rocand, took the group to explore. Mr. Bruce Rocand was very knowledgeable and engaging. In addition to the information he provided us, he provided maps and pictures of the historical places he referred to.
Fantastic
Heshoo_J, May 2022
Loved the tour . Bruce has good knowledge and was very friendly. Central Park is the lungs of New York Thank you
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your review of the Secret Places of Central Park tour. I hope to see you on another tour soon. Bruce
Really good trip that...
Heather_L, Sep 2021
Really good trip that packs a lot in a short time. Great trip leader too. Would recommend now I’m just adding word so this is long enough
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Thank you very much for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope to see you on another one. Thanks again, Bruce
Great Insights into Central Park!
Stephanie_M, Aug 2021
I've had 20+ years of experience with Central Park and learned a lot I didn't know, saw many places I've never seen before this tour. Great!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm very glad you made new discoveries in Central Park. Bruce
Secrets of Central Park
Edwin_A, Jul 2021
Really enjoyed our tour of Central park. Bruce was very knowledgeable. He brought us to beautiful areas and provided information we really enjoyed.
Dad's favorite
William_M, Jun 2021
Excellent information and very knowledgeable guide. We would recommend this tour to anyone. We saw parts of Central Park we never saw before
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for your recommendation! I’m very glad you enjoyed the experience. Bruce
Great
Vessela_D, Oct 2020
Great experience! Bruce is very knowledgeable and provided excellent explanations on all the sites we visited.
Great tour
Tammy_A, Mar 2020
Very knowledgeable and interesting! Enjoyed the tour. Great way to spend a few hours in New York City.
Bruce was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining .
Marlene S, Jul 2019
Bruce’s love of the park and teaching coincided to make it an enjoyable afternoon for teens as well as adults!

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