Private Central Park Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer
2 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Overview
Make your visit to New York City unforgettable with this exclusive private tour and photo shoot in Central Park and Times Square. Your photographer-guide will snap pictures of your party as you visit Times Square, Central Park highlights like Strawberry Fields and Bethesda Fountain, and the Plaza Hotel. Includes tour, tips on navigating the Big Apple, and a zip drive with your photos delivered by email within 48 hours.
- Central Park and Times Square walking tour and photo shoot
- Get tips about places to visit from your native New Yorker guide
- Receive 75 professional high-resolution digital photos as a souvenir
- A private experience so you can customize your itinerary and schedule
Meet your private guide at the designated location in Times Square, then take a 15-minute walk around the neon-lit entertainment district.
Next, board the subway for two stops to reach Central Park. If desired, your photographer-guide snaps your photo on the subway and provides a brief tutorial on navigating the subway system (if useful for the rest of your visit).
Walk through the famous Plaza Hotel and strike a pose in the elegant lobby or outside the main entrance. Then stroll through parts of Central Park, hitting locations such as Sheep Meadow, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and The Bow Bridge where your photographer-guide can capture great photos and offer a native New Yorker's perspective on the park.
Continue through the tree-lined streets and historic brownstones of the Upper West Side as you exit Central Park, stopping for more photos until your tour ends after two hours.
Within 48 hours, your guide will email a zip file and photo gallery to you so you can view, download, and share your New York City photos with family and friends.
Next, board the subway for two stops to reach Central Park. If desired, your photographer-guide snaps your photo on the subway and provides a brief tutorial on navigating the subway system (if useful for the rest of your visit).
Walk through the famous Plaza Hotel and strike a pose in the elegant lobby or outside the main entrance. Then stroll through parts of Central Park, hitting locations such as Sheep Meadow, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and The Bow Bridge where your photographer-guide can capture great photos and offer a native New Yorker's perspective on the park.
Continue through the tree-lined streets and historic brownstones of the Upper West Side as you exit Central Park, stopping for more photos until your tour ends after two hours.
Within 48 hours, your guide will email a zip file and photo gallery to you so you can view, download, and share your New York City photos with family and friends.
Itinerary
Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder. Set in the middle of bustling Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe haven, not only for athletes, daydreamers, musicians, and strollers, but also for teems of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day roaming its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges and arches.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Bethesda Fountain rises high above Bethesda Terrace, looking over the hundreds of visitors that come every day to enjoy the view of the Lake and relax at the “heart” of the Central Park. The sculpture that tops it, Angel of the Waters, was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1873 and is one of the most recognizable icons in the entire park.
The first cast-iron bridge in the Park (and the second oldest in America), the bridge was built between 1859 and 1862. Bow Bridge is named for its graceful shape, reminiscent of the bow of an archer or violinist. ... Today, Bow Bridge is one of New York's most romantic settings and a muse for photographers.
The Ramble is a 36-acre "wild garden." Central Park's designers imagined a tranquil spot where visitors could stroll, discover forest gardens rich with plantings, and meander along the paths. This truly is a place for the urban explorer to escape the city and get utterly lost in nature.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Central Park's Ladies Pavilion is a secluded spot located near 75th Street on the west side of the park, next to The Lake. The Pavilion's antique-style construction, location, and beauty have made it one of the most sought-after park locations for special events, especially weddings ceremonies, and photo shoots.
The Pavilion is made from cast iron, slate, wood, and stone and is situated on The Lake at Hernshead, a rock structure that resembles the shape of a heron. The Pavilion's floor is made from Manhattan schist coping stones that had originally been part of another Central Park structure.
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Strawberry Fields is a living memorial to the world-famous singer, songwriter, and peace activist, John Lennon. During his career with the Beatles and in his solo work, Lennon's music gave hope and inspiration for world peace and his memory and mission lives on in Strawberry Fields.
This tranquil section of Central Park was named after one of Lennon's favorite songs, "Strawberry Fields Forever."
Nestled between Riverside and Central Park, the Upper West Side is one of the greenest parts of Manhattan. The Upper West Side is known for popular attractions like the Natural History Museum and Lincoln Center, but relaxed bistros and a lively bar scene defy expectations in this sparkling and cozy uptown neighborhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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