Private tour in New York J Mauricio M
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 8 people
3 hours
walking
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J. Mauricio M.
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Central Park is a living tapestry of NYCs history, aspirations & ever-evolving identity. Envisioned as a sanctuary where all walks of life could find solace in nature, it was designed as a democratic haven, bridging social divides with its rolling meadows & winding paths. Every corner tells a story: from romantic bow bridges & sculpted gardens to the echoes of Seneca Village, a once-thriving African American community displaced in the name of progress. A stage for artists, a refuge for dreamers & a crossroads of cultures, the Park is the beating green heart of a city that always reinvents itself. We'll visit the Strawberry Fields & The Dakota: A Tribute to Art, History, & Tragedy. At the heart of the Fields is the Imagine mosaic, a gift from Naples symbolizing peace, drawing musicians & admirers daily. Nearby, The Dakota, a 1884 Gothic Revival masterpiece that once housed luminaries like Leonard Bernstein & Lauren Bacall. Tragically, Lennon was shot at its entrance in 1980, forever tying it to his legacy.
This itinerary blends the Gilded Age's refinement with the city’s artistic & intellectual treasures. ·We'll start at Strawberry Fields, a peaceful tribute to John Lennon, where the Imagine mosaic attracts visitors daily. ·Next, we'll walk South to Sheep Meadow, now a vibrant gathering spot with skyline views. ·We'll then pass by The Mall in our way to Bethesda Terrace with its ornate Minton tile arcade & take in the lively energy of Bethesda Fountain. ·What follows will be Bow Bridge, the park’s most photographed spot & Belvedere Castle the most whimsical Victorian corner of the park. ·From here we'll walk East, crossing the Great Lawn & Cleopatra’s Needle towards Fifth Avenue: Once Millionaire’s Row, where Gilded Age titans like the Astors & Vanderbilts built their grand mansions. ·We'll end our tour at NY’s MET, a cultural landmark reflecting the city’s artistic ambition. 5000 years of human history under one roof from the Paleolithic period to the 21st Century’s greatest artistic expressions.
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This is a walking tour. However, If you would like to request private transportation for either the entirety of the tour or just for the pickup and drop-off, contact me and I'll be happy to customize the tour for an appropriate cost.
New York, New York, 10023 United States
We'll meet at Strawberry Fields, a 2.5-acre sanctuary honouring John Lennon, created in 1985. Central Park can be reached by Public Transportation, Taxis, Ubers or, if preferred, I can provide a chauffeured vehicle for a different cost, from 2 passengers up to as many as necessary. Don't hesitate to contact me for a quote.
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
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