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About this Event
Secrets of Central Park Walking Tour Highlights
Uncover the untold stories behind the history of Central Park
Encounter and hear about obscure locations and interesting objects throughout the park
Gain hidden knowledge about Central Park with a local insider
A great walking tour for locals and visitors
Description Summary
Uncover and discover hidden knowledge behind the obvious in Central Park. This adventurous walking tour series “Secrets of Central Park” explores the lesser-known stories behind many locations, enhancements, and objects in the park. Three different two-hour walking tours enjoy three different locations in Central Park daily at 2:30 pm. The South, Middle Kingdom, and Northern Secrets of Central Park Tours explore each section individually.
This walking tour unlocks secrets and juicy stories around the development and growth of this iconic New York City landmark. Each tour was developed and is led by Manhattan and Beyond Tours owner, Lyall Croft. A former Central Park employee, historian, educator, and a professional licensed guide, with more than 15 years guiding experience. Croft knows hospitality and Central Park better than most. Check out our reviews! This tour is highly rated and a lot of fun.
Full Description
Did you know there is a witch in Central Park? How about where the time capsule is located? Have you ever seen Bill Cosby’s bench? Which trees are biggest, oldest, and oddest? As a Historian, professional tour guide, and former Central Park employee, very few guides hold insider knowledge about Central Park than your guide on this tour.
Together we go beyond the norm of Strawberry Fields and the Zoo, to look at some of the lesser-known facts, locations, and stories behind Central Park. Offered Daily at 2:30 pm, these two-hour excerpts cover three different areas and unlock many secrets and juicy stories behind the park and its history. General Central Park knowledge will also be shared on these tours, but the focus is the little known.
The North Secrets Walking Tour (Tue & Saturdays) discovers a hidden fortress, recounts the annual sleigh race for a bottle of bubbly, and visits some of the most beautiful hidden spots of nature in Central Park. Join us and explore the lesser-known end of the park and learn of the many secrets it holds.
Each secret tour starts at a different location and all include approximately 2+ miles (3k+) walking. The north and middle kingdom tours include stairs and hills. Be prepared for a good walk!
Approximately 2 hours and 2+ miles (3.2k) Daily at 2.:30pm
Available as a private or group tour
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meet Guide at CP entrance Central Park West and W106th Street, 1 West 106th Street, New York, United States
USD 15.00 to USD 25.00