What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and a half.

Secret Places of Central Park

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 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.

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2 hours and a half

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Overview

Experience secret Central Park locations 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 creators, find out what was there before, visit Revolutionary War forts, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's man-made Adirondack Mountains and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience and a New York City historian.

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What's Included

✓ Included

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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.

✗ Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

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!

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.

Stop 5

Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.

Stop 6

Visit this War of 1812 fortification.

Stop 7

See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimming pool, skating rink, and Harlem oval.

Stop 8

Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.

Stop 9

Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.

Meeting & End Point

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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

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End 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

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Good to Know

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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Special Instructions

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