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Central Park New York self-guided walking tour
Doris C Freedman Place, New York, NY, USA,
New York,
United States of America
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
You can choose between the following options:- Option 1: Self Guided Tour. You'll only receive the self-guided audio walking tour for Central Park.- Option 2: NYC Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle. You'll receive self-guided audio tours of the following:
- Battery Park Tour
- New York Brooklyn Bridge Tour
- Central Park Tour
- Grand Central Terminal Tour
- Manhattan Tour
- Wall Street Walking Tour
- New York Celebrity Homes Tour
Your journey through Central Park begins at the corner of 5th and 59th. You'll first encounter the Central Park Zoo, home to a diverse array of animals including monkeys, pythons, and penguins and the whimsical Delacorte Clock.Next, you'll come across the statue of Balto and learn about this Alaskan dog's connection to New York. The tree-lined Mall and Literary Walk await. The Naumburg Bandshell, which has hosted speakers like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fidel Castro, is another significant stop.Your route includes the Italianate Bethesda Terrace, offering splendid park views and recognisable from various films. You'll see monuments to Hans Christian Andersen and Alice in Wonderland before reaching The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tour continues past the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and the Great Lawn, known for hosting major musical events. Before concluding at Columbus Circle, you'll visit a castle, a Shakespearean garden, the John Lennon memorial at Strawberry Fields, and the famous carousel.
What to remember
Important info
Know in advance:
- This is a self-guided audio tour; no guide will accompany you and attraction tickets are not included. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
- After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
- Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
- This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
- The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
- Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
What's included
Audio-guided tour. Map. Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks. Entrance fees. Transportation
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Stroll through the verdant oasis in the heart of Manhattan to escape the buzz and bustle of the big city. Visit the park’s most famous statues, from Shakespeare to Balto, and learn the stories behind all of them. Take it easy at Bethesda Terrace, an architectural marvel that’s been a favourite Hollywood filming location for years. Hear how this sprawling park came to be--including facts you definitely didn’t learn in school
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the corner of 60th Street and 5th Avenue in Doris C. Freedman Plaza. You’ll see three stone sculptures with artwork on them, and the General William Monument should be behind you. Note that this is the suggested starting point for your tour.