Secret Places of Central Park

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Revolutionary Tours NYC

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

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

15 min

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

30 min

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.
Harlem Meer

10 min

Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
Stop 5

15 min

Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
Stop 6

10 min

Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
Stop 7

15 min

See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimming pool, skating rink, and Harlem oval.
Stop 8

5 min

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

20 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

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

Using your ticket

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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 dirt hills, 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 be closed or inaccessible due to weather conditions and/or park closures.
Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.