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Secret Places of Central Park

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About the Activity

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.
2 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions

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Accommodation as per itinerary
Small group - Limited to 16 people.
From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

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Locations in the itinerary

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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 purpose...........Keep in mind that there are many SECRET PLACES that are not listed here!30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Harlem Meer
109th Street, Next to Dana Discovery Center, New York City, United States, 10029Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Visit this War of 1812 fortification.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Conservatory Garden
1233 5th Ave, , New York City, United States, 10029Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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Meet at 100th Street and Central Park West ACROSS THE STREET from 405 Central Park West. Meet on the Central Park side of the streetView Location

End point

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Meet at 100th Street and Central Park West ACROSS THE STREET from 405 Central Park West. Meet on the Central Park side of the streetView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information


Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In


Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketNOTE: 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 & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Revolutionary Tours NYCCreated on 11 Jul 2018Created on 14 Jun 2025
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