Central Park Tour with Complimentary Photo Album
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is led by dynamic, local resident tour guides whose love for "our park" + engaging storytelling brings to life the history and charm of Central Park covering well-known spots and hidden gem locations that you would never expect to experience. In addition, we'll capture these experiences with a complimentary professional photo album. The thoughtfully engineered route offers an immersive experience, blending nature, architecture, history, and pop culture, while ensuring comfort and convenience with a pace that minimizes fatigue and concludes at a handy subway entrance for further city exploration. We will also reveal some other hidden gems to explore in and around Manhattan that only locals would know. Great restaurants, bars, entertainment spots that are a must see for anyone spending time in the greatest city in the world. Our local knowledge is incomparable and earned over lifetimes of being proud Manhattan residents. We will share all of it with you.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not reccomended for very young children or the elderly. Strollers & wheelchairs are not suitable for this tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Commemorative, Personalized Photo Album
What To Expect
Central Park
Tour Central Park
"The Serene Oasis" – Begin your tour at the Pond, the picturesque, man-made water body located at the southeastern corner of Central Park. Enjoy the peaceful environment, feed the ducks and swans, and don't forget to photograph the stunning Gapstow Bridge spanning this tranquil spot.
Options
Daytime Full 2.5 Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Bottled Water
Daytime One Hour Tour
Duration: 1 hour: This is a mini version of the full tour. All well-known park highlights.
Also provided a free, professional photo album!
Main Park Highlights: The Pond - Chess & Checkers - The Dairy - The Mall - Bethesda Arcade & Fountain - Bow Bridge - The Ramble - Belvedere Castle
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our favorite tour in NYC
dionnes590,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a fun experience for our whole family from teens to grandparents. Patrick was a great tour guide: very knowledgeable about Central Park and New York City. He also entertained us with fun trivia. We loved having half a day in the park as it has a much calmer vibe than the rest of the city, and we got some great family pics while we were there!
Central Park with Patrick
Kathy H,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend the Central Park tour with Patrick. His love and knowledge of the Park made for a wonderful experience. Patrick's knowledge of the history of the Park enriched our experience. It was a wonderful morning in a wonderful city.
We loved our tour. A true...
Michelle J,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our tour. A true New York experience. It’s well worth your time and money. Best way to explore the many different parts of the park.
Tranquility by design
edmundp2015,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Patrick near the MET and began a 2 and half hour walking tour of Central Park. Patrick is a very personable and friendly guy who is a deep well of knowledge related to Central Park and New York in general. He helped us to understand how much reverence the community has for this beautiful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Patrick was also gracious enough to take the most amazing photos at the best spots from around the Park. The tour ended at strawberry fields. We learned that from that tragedy in 1980 began a legacy of restoration of Central Park and the formation of the conservancy group that serve as stewards of Central Park.
Amazing tour with an excellent guide
Wander593481,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour late into our stay in New York and despite the freezing temperatures it was a highlight of our trip. Patrick was a phenomenal guide, had so much knowledge of Central Park and the city itself and was both informative and fun to chat to throughout, making the tour fly by despite it lasting over two hours. He not only took us around the most well-known areas of Central Park like the Mall, but also to lesser explored areas that we likely would never have stumbled upon by ourselves. Patrick also took a series of professional-level photos of us in the park that another tour guide could easily have charged the same amount as the tour itself for! In contrast, for example, we paid to pose on the famous "beam" at the Rockefeller Center and were then expected to pay again for the photos. Overall I would not be able to recommend this tour any higher and would say it's well worth it for anyone visiting NYC.
A great experience!
Joyce K,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick, our tour guide, is a life long New Yorker and was not only very knowledgeable about New York and Central Park but he was also enthusiastic about sharing his love of Central Park with us. We learned so much about the history of Central Park that really added to our experience. We particularly enjoyed walking the Park rather than using other means of transportation as we were able to walk to areas that we would otherwise not have seen. We would give this tour more than 5 stars if we could! Thanks Patrick!
Great tour of Central Park
beth m,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Katy was amazing. She pointed out things we never would have noticed. She guided us through the parts of the park you don’t know exist. A great 2 hour tour!
Patrick was awesome!
brandyt461,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was an excellent guide! We learned so much about the park that we would have passed by, if it weren't for this tour.
Patrick is great
Brandy Y,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick was fantastic! Knowledgeable and took us to spots we would not have found in our own. Highly recommend
New Yorkers do it best!
C4559OFbellad,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No better way to experience this iconic place than alongside bona fide New Yorkers. Our tour guide Patrick has a palpable love and passion for the city, making this tour more enjoyable and informative compared to other walking tours I’ve done in the past. They say Central Park is the “lungs of the city,” and the tour guides at Central Park Touring truly live & breathe everything about the park.
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