Central Park Sightseeing
Central Park Sightseeing Packages (Bike Tours, Walking Tours, Central Park Zoo, Museum Access)
Did You
Know?
• There are twenty gates to Central Park, including the Artists’ Gate, the Explorers’ Gate, and the Engineers’ Gate (the last one being the one through which New York Marathon runners pass each year).
• The park sits on 843 acres and receives about 25 million visitors annually.
• Attractions include lakes and ponds, ice-skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary, restaurants and concession carts, and an outdoor amphitheater.
“Central Park?” you scoff. “I’ve been there 100 times.” Sure, you’ve popped in for a concert, summer picnic, or a jog. But have you really seen it? Take a closer look with Central Park Sightseeing Tours, your personalized portal to one of the world’s most famous landscapes.
You don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy these guided and self-guided explorations: Laid-back and packed with facts, they’re as fun for die-hard New Yorkers as they are for out-of-towners. If you’re itching for adventure, hop on a bike (you can choose from more than 150 different models, including tandems and baby-trailers) and explore the park on your own. Central Park Sightseeing will help you plot your course so you hit all the best routes, food stops, and attractions; you’ll even get tickets to the Met and the Museum of Natural History.
Never been to the park or want a leisurely refresher? Take a two-hour, guided walking tour that covers some of Central Park’s most popular attractions, like Bethesda Fountain, the Dairy, Conservatory Water, and the Pond. Your tour includes a ticket to the Central Park Zoo, which houses more than 130 animal species, including polar bears, penguins, and snow monkeys.
Sounds like a walk in the park to us.
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Choose an option
Two-Hour Walking Tour and a Ticket to the Central Park Zoo
Held on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m., this two-hour guided tour gives you an in-depth peek at Central Park. Top off the day with a trip to Central Park Zoo, or wait to redeem your zoo ticket another time. Buy multiple Deals and bring the whole family (children under twelve must be accompanied by a guardian).
All-Day Bike Tour and Two Museum Tickets for One Person
Rent a bike, cruise around the park, and soak up some culture while you’re at it. Your all-day bike tour includes a park map, helmet, chain lock, and bike basket. You’ll also get one ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and one ticket to the Museum of Natural History, to keep the exploration going.
The Details
Bike Tours
• Midtown West | 56 W. 56th St. (map)
• Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Walking Tours
• Midtown West | 56 W. 56th St. (map)
• Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.
Central Park Zoo
• Central Park | 5th Ave. at 64th St. (map)
• Nov.-Mar.: Daily, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Apr.-Oct.: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• 212-975-0785
• centralparksightseeing.com
The Next Steps
• Call Central Park Sightseeing at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your bike or walking tour spot.
• For offer one, check the FAQ page to prepare for the day. Then, head to 56 W. 56th Street and present your voucher via printout or mobile device. You’ll receive your museum tickets when you redeem your bike rental.
• For offer two, go to 56 W. 56th Street and present your voucher via printout or mobile device. You’ll receive your zoo ticket when you redeem your walking tour.
• Park it.
The Fine Print
• Must be redeemed by Aug. 16, 2012.
• For offer two, Central Park Zoo tickets do not expire, do not require reservations, and may be redeemed at any time.
• 24-hour rescheduling and cancellation policy enforced.
• Multilingual tours available.
• Limit ten Deals per person; ten additional vouchers may be purchased as gifts.
• Tax and gratuity not included. DailyCandy suggests tipping on the prediscount amount. It’s the nice thing to do.
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