--- title: Secret Places of Central Park lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 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/secret-places-of-central-park/ --- # Secret Places of Central Park In our comparison: #18 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Revolutionary Tours NYC - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 82 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 82. - 5 stars: 82 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Central Park 11AM-1:30PM | €48 / person | English | 11AM-1:30PM | | Central Park 12-2:30PM | €48 / person | English | 12-2:30PM | | Central Park 10AM-12:30PM | €48 / person | English | 10AM-12:30PM | | Central Park 2-4:30PM | €48 / person | English | 2-4:30PM | ## What's included - Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on TripAdvisor/Viator - Accommodation as per itinerary - Small group - Limited to 16 people. - From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour. ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **We start off with the history of the park including the designers, why the pa...** (30m) - 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... 2. **As we leave the Pool area, you'll walk through this sensational stone arch de...** (15m) - 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. 3. **Visit the manmade Adirondack Mountain scenery of the spectacular North Woods ...** (30m) - 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. 4. **Harlem Meer** (10m) - Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts. 5. **Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods** (15m) 6. **Visit this War of 1812 fortification** (10m) 7. **See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimmin...** (15m) - See the latest addition to Central Park, the Davis Center, at times a swimming pool, skating rink, and Harlem oval. 8. **Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you have...** (5m) - Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about. 9. **Conservatory Garden** (20m) - Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 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 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 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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. ## Compared with other Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 80** | €48 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (82) | shared | | [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 #18 of 80 in Central Park, Pedicab & Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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