Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour
Overview
Explore Manhattan's 'front and back yard' — Central Park and the Upper East Side — on this guided, 2-to-3-hour walking tour. Take a leisurely morning stroll with a native New Yorker and see and learn about the many bridges, fountains, and statues in Central Park, the most-visited urban park in the United States. Then discover the luxurious buildings and avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.
What's Included
- Informative, friendly, professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
764 Doris C Freedman Place
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
960 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021, USA
This is the Three Guys Restaurant, a moderately priced restaurant that may be right for you for your lunch after our tour. (Our end point may change as we discuss the neighborhood on our walk!)
What To Expect
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Pulitzer Fountain
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Central Park
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wollman Rink
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bethesda Terrace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper East Side
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York Society Library
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (pass by)
Belvedere Castle
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- During this time of Covid-19 a teleconferencing program can be used to ensure we keep our distance. Please bring earpiece to use with your cellphone!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour?
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Activity code: C-22714P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Informative, friendly, professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Central Park and Upper East Side Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Informative, friendly, professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- During this time of Covid-19 a teleconferencing program can be used to ensure we keep our distance. Please bring earpiece to use with your cellphone!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
