Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
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
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's included
Audio-guided tour
Map
Digital guidebook
What's not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
What to remember
Know in advance:
This is a self-guided audio tour; no guide will accompany you and attraction tickets are not included. The 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 visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like
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
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Doris C Freedman Place, New York, NY, USA
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.