Secret Places of Central Park
Secret Places of Central Park
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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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
The Pool
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 minutesGlen Span Arch
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 minutesThe Ravine
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 minutesHarlem Meer
Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
10 minutesThe Loch
Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
30 minutesThe Blockhouse
Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
10 minutesConservatory Garden
Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.
20 minutesAndrew Haswell Green Bench
Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.
5 minutesIncluded
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Small group - Limited to 15 people.
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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 steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, 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 not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.