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Private tour in New York City Nicky S
Central Park Highlights with a Local
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Welcome to New York! Whether it's your first time visiting or you're a regular New Yorker, deciding how to spend your limited time in such a vast city can be overwhelming. Luckily, I'm here to help! Interested in history? Architecture? Food? Culture? Nightlife? I've got you covered! I'm a longtime East Village resident with generations of family history in Lower Manhattan. After a lifetime spent living amongst city legend and lore, I served as a public school teacher in Harlem, spent a year backpacking around the world, and became an officially licensed New York City tour guide. I lead tours in every part of the city, and am happy to work closely with you to customize your dream tour. Given my experience and how much New York has to offer, I'm positive I'll be able to craft a tour to meet your requests. I don't just study New York to prepare for my tours—I live it! My endless curiosity for all things New York keeps me up to date with the city's hottest restaurants, bars, and culture. Take advantage of my insider knowledge to discover NYC's hidden gems, from the best slice of pizza in the city (take a tour and try it for yourself!) to underground speakeasies which date to Prohibition. Follow me to the hippest and tastiest establishments in the city, and experience New York like a seasoned local. I graduated with an Honors Degree in History from UC Berkeley, and I put my knowledge to use on each of my tours! Discover the rich social histories of immigrants from all over the world on the Lower East Side, learn how some of the wealthiest people in history built their way up iconic Fifth Avenue, and walk the same streets as George Washington and the Founding Fathers in historic downtown. Learn about the intricate design choices which inspired city icons from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, and discover the jazz clubs keeping the ghosts of iconic venues like the Cotton Club alive! I've been exploring New York City all my life! I can't wait for you to join me on my next adventure. NYC Sightseeing Guide License (#2117083-DCWP) I do not own a private vehicle but am a driver; private transportation can be arranged at an additional cost
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Nicky S.
A walk through the park's greatest hits
Overview of your New York City tour
Escape the bustle of the city like real New Yorkers do: with a stroll 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.
Your New York City tour itinerary
This walking tour begins at Columbus Circle at the southwest corner of Central Park, and ends at the John Lennon Memorial Mosaic next to The Dakota. Stops include: - Christopher Columbus statue at Columbus Circle - U. S. S. Maine Monument - Woolman ice skating rink (winter) - A ramble through Sheep Meadow - Bow Bridge - Belvedere Castle - Iconic fountain and architecture at Bethesda Terrace - A walk through the famed Mall, including stops at Shakespeare and Women's Rights Pioneers statues - Balto the Dog statue - Alice in Wonderland statue - Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior - Cleopatra's Needle - Rowboat watching at The Lake - John Lennon Memorial Mosaic and The Dakota apartment building With endless opportunities for history, food stops, and quintessential NYC photos along the way! Join me to experience Central Park like a local. Tour is fully customizable!
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour. I suggest wearing comfortable shoes.
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Columbus Circle, New York, New York, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Columbus Circle, SW corner of Central Park
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