Central Park Secrets And Highlights
Overview
Smaller-sized groups. Great for local New Yorkers, too!
Central Park is one of the most famously-known parks in the world and it has been featured in many television shows and movie productions such as Sex And The City, When Harry Met Sally, The Out-Of-Towers, Barefoot In The Park, Taxi Driver, Love Story, Home Alone 2, Ghostbusters and literally hundreds of others. This tremendous 843-acre oasis is overflowing with lush green lawns, colorful plantings and trees, woodsy areas and wildlife, public gathering spots, romantic alcoves, fun activities and loads of interesting places to explore! It is a paradise for photographers, lovers, children, outdoorsy types, bird-watchers and anyone with an appreciation for nature, wildlife, art, beauty and fun times, regardless of age.
Your 2-2.5-hour guided tour through Central Park’s southern section covers Central Park’s fascinating history, its “secrets”, pop-culture and much more. You’ll definitely want to bring your cameras for this one!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price
Meeting Location
768 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023, USA
Tour concludes outside of the Dakota building at 1 W72 St on Central Park West. Public transit accessible via the A, B, C or nearby 1, 2, 3 trains, and M10 public bus.
What To Expect
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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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is MODERATE grade...in others words, some hills to climbs and LOTS of walking. For heart patients, those with difficulty walking, bladder related issues where a bathroom is needed FREQUENTLY; this would not be a recommended tour!
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Central Park Secrets And Highlights?
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Activity code: C-43581P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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 (EST).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Central Park Secrets And Highlights is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is MODERATE grade...in others words, some hills to climbs and LOTS of walking. For heart patients, those with difficulty walking, bladder related issues where a bathroom is needed FREQUENTLY; this would not be a recommended tour!
- 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 Secrets And Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is MODERATE grade...in others words, some hills to climbs and LOTS of walking. For heart patients, those with difficulty walking, bladder related issues where a bathroom is needed FREQUENTLY; this would not be a recommended tour!
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
