--- title: Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 33 of 80 (Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-new-york-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Central Park New York - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour In our comparison: #33 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Probably the only urban park that needs no introduction, Central Park is as important to movies and TV shows as it is to real New Yorkers. On this 2.5 hour exclusive tour, you’ll discover the iconic features of this vast swatch of green surrounded by multi-million dollar residences and landmarks. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Point: NE Corner of 6th Avenue &… - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €50 · private from €235 - Starts 10:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max. option; other options up to €235 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours New York City - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €50 · private from €235 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 44. - 5 stars: 44 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max. | €50 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private Walking Tour | €235 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Guide Just For You! | ## What's included - Private Walking Tour - Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine - Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You - Duration 2.5 Hours ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Central Park** (2h 30m) - .Explore this 19th century project that gave city dwellers an escape from urban life. Learn about the statues of prominent figures like Bolivar and Marti, or check out statues of more playful figures like sled-dog Balto and characters from Alice in Wonderland. Cross the... 2. **432 Park Avenue** (10m) - After meeting your guide at the Latin America History equestrian statues on the corner of 6 Ave & 59 St, you will enter the park. One of the first things you will see is the surviving ASPCA horse drinking fountain sited in 1912. Although we are well into the world of the... 3. **Time Warner Center** (10m) - Next you will see the Time Warner Center, a mixed-use building complex that consists of two twin towers bridged by a multi-story atrium. The complex contains upscale retail shops as well as some office and residential flats. Yet another impressive skyscraper for you to... 4. **Bow Bridge** (10m) - Afterwards, you will visit Bow Bridge, the largest bridge in the park. It is a cast iron bridge, decorated designed with Classical Greek refinement during the 19th century. While other bridges in the park are inconspicuous, Bow Bridge is made to stand out from its... 5. **Gapstow Bridge** (10m) - Another bridge you will come across during your tour is the beautiful schist Gapstow Bridge that ws initially built in 1874. The bridge offers one of the best views of the New York City skyline and you will be able to get some great shots of the city. 6. **Turtle Pond** (10m) - Then, you will make your way to the Great Lawn, a site of 55-acres that is considered one of the most famous lawns in the world. The Lawn is a great place to have a picnic on a spring afternoon or catch some rays in summer. Close by you will see the Turtle Pond, where most of... 7. **The Dakota** (10m) - After this you will see the Dakota, perhaps the most famous cooperative building in the city. Constructed in 1884, it still maintains much of its original character. It was the home of John Lennon, former Beatles member from 1973 until his murder in the archway of the... 8. **Strawberry Fields** (10m) - Following, you will visit Strawberry fields, a 2.5-acre area in Central Park that pays tribute to the late Beatle, John Lennon. A designated quiet area in the park, Strawberry files is lined with elm trees, shrubs, flowers and rocks, making it a tranquil, picturesque site. 9. **NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides** (10m) - During your walk you will come across what is known as the Angel of Bethesda atop of Bethesda Fountain. Located in the centre of Bethesda Terrace, the angel became New York City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman. 10. **Central Park Zoo** (10m) - Finally, we will end our tour at the Central Park Zoo, at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. Here, you can either stay and enjoy the stunning landscapes of the park, or your guide will accompany you to the nearest subway. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting Point: NE Corner of 6th Avenue & 59th St. In front of Simon Bolivar statue. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Maximum of 8 people per tour allowed - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. ## Compared with other Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 80** | €50 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (44) | varies by option | | [Private Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.98 (7622) | private | | [Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-pedicab-guided-tours/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.97 (8664) | private | | [Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-guided-pedicab-tours/?format=md) | €59 | 1h | 4.97 (605) | private | Ranked #33 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €181, median €45; typical length 1h. 55 of 80 are private. 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