Central Park Insider

Private Tour | 2 Hours | From $399 per group

An insider’s look at the secrets hiding within Central Park, the city’s most prominent public space

Central Park with an Expert

Stroll on this private walking tour through one of the world's most famous public spaces, Central Park. Join me to discover the secrets embedded in New York's crown jewel. Learn about the park's surprising origin story, and discover for yourself why the park is so crucial to modern life in the city.

From the detailed architecture of Bethesda Terrace to world-class people watching at Sheep Meadow, find out from an expert what makes Central Park so special. Stops include Woolman Ice Rink, Bow Bridge, The Lake, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Belvedere Castle, the Great Lawn, and the John Lennon Memorial Mosaic in Strawberry Fields adjacent to the iconic Dakota apartment building. 

Stops for snacks, prime photo opportunities, and world-class people watching abound on this two and a half hour walking tour.

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People relaxing and sitting on the grass in a large, green park with tall trees and a city skyline in the background on a sunny day.

People walk and sit around a large fountain in a park with lush green trees, a lake, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Wide view of a grassy field with trees on the sides and a city skyline with tall buildings in the background during sunset, with clouds in the sky.

A crowded park with many people sitting on the grass and relaxing on a sunny day, with city buildings in the background and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

A busy park scene with people walking and sitting on benches, surrounded by tall green trees and a clear blue sky.

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People relaxing and sitting on the grass in a park with scattered trees and a baseball field, under a clear blue sky.

Meet Your Guide

Nicky Shapiro, your licensed NYC guide

After a lifetime spent living amongst city legend and lore, I served as a public school teacher in Harlem, backpacked around the world for a year with my surfboard, and became an officially licensed New York City tour guide after realizing the power of great local guides through my travels.

My endless curiosity for all things New York keeps me up to date with the city’s hottest restaurants, bars, and culture, and my boundless passion for history connects me with the city’s deep roots.

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