About This Tour
Experience secret Central Park locations 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 creators, find out what was there before, visit Revolutionary War forts, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's man-made Adirondack Mountains and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience and a New York City historian.
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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
Special Instructions
NOTE: The tour is conducted in the rain, snow or shine. Tour is non-refundable or exchangeable after the standard cancellation policy. The tour is approximately 3.5 miles and takes about 2.5 hours. You should be in good physical shape; there is uneven terrain, unpaved trails, rocks, some steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. Please dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes. Carrying drinking water is recommended. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. It is VERY difficult to find the tour guide once the tour starts. As the tour is outdoors, check the weather forecast for appropriate clothing. Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Revolutionary Tours NYC
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