New York Central Park Stories: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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What to expect
🎧 Take a 90-minute journey through Central Park’s iconic landmarks and fascinating stories—from legends to hidden history, all at your own pace.
Highlights
⚬ The Plaza
⚬ Grand Army Plaza
⚬ Pulitzer Plaza
⚬ Pulitzer Fountain
⚬ General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
⚬ Central Park
⚬ The Pond at Central Park
⚬ Gapstow Bridge
⚬ Inscope Arch
⚬ Central Park Zoo
⚬ The Arsenal
⚬ Delacorte Clock
⚬ Balto Statue
⚬ William Shakespeare Statue
⚬ Indian Hunter
⚬ Poet's Walk
⚬ The statues of The Mall
⚬ The Mall and Literary Walk
⚬ Sir Walter Scott Statue
⚬ Women's Rights Pioneers Monument
⚬ Naumburg Bandshell
⚬ Ludwig Van Beethoven Sculpture
⚬ Restrooms Bethesda Terrace
⚬ Bethesda Terrace
⚬ Bethesda Fountain
⚬ Bow Bridge
⚬ Cherry Hill
⚬ The Falconer
⚬ Daniel Webster Monument
⚬ Strawberry Fields
⚬ Imagine Mosaic
⚬ John Lennon Memorial
⚬ The Dakota
Description
This self-guided tour is your chance to experience Central Park like never before.
More than a beautiful backdrop, the park is rich with history, culture, and quirky stories. From the heart of Strawberry Fields where John Lennon’s memorial rests, to the frostbite-saving (but wrongly credited!) Balto statue, each stop on the route reveals a captivating piece of the park’s story.
You’ll encounter hidden symbols, hear wild tales of escaped zoo animals, and discover how Central Park’s design influenced the US Interstate system.
It’s a stroll through time, packed with amusing, tragic, and heroic moments that shaped not just the park, but New York City itself.
What is included
🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour
What is not included
⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide
Important information
Address
Grand Army Plaza, in front of the Plaza Hotel at 5th Avenue and 59th Street.
Starting Point
Grand Army Plaza
Cancellation policy
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Cancel anytime before you redeem your voucher—super easy!
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Reviews
Gena ElmoreSep 13, 2024 • Verified customer
ive been to central park many times, but this tour took me to places that ive never seen and the insights and history was wonderful! this is my new favorite travel app!
Leo LSep 07, 2024 • Verified customer
This tour was one of the best tours I’ve taken so far. I loved the stories, the production value, and the enthusiastic author. I look forward to more TellBetter tours in the future!
KatieAug 25, 2024 • Verified customer
A really nice way to spend 2 hours. Covers both the major events related to Central Park and more quirky stories, plus points out interesting features in the art and architecture that most people miss!
DanJul 20, 2024 • Verified customer
I loved this one. There is so much history and I’d allow a little extra time because you’re gonna find yourself Googling things and going down rabbit holes. The storytelling is fantastic and it really covers a lot in the amount of time allowed. Highly recommend!
