The Best Central Park Tours in NYC

I cannot speak highly enough of this lovely tour and it's knowledgable guide! As a local, I have been on my fair share of tourist activities when hosting out of town guests. This was by far the best NYC tour I have been on to date. The guide was incredibly well organized and friendly and had a very engaging and thoughtfully planned stroll through Central Park. There were ample opportunities to rest, if desired, and I was amazed by the guide's ability to answer off the cuff questions. I wish I would have taken this tour sooner, as I now see Central Park in an entirely new light. Take this tour! And bring a camera for the sunset 🙂

We had a blast on the tour!
We live in the city and learned so much from our guide, Matt (I think is his name)!  The tour gives a lot of history behind the city and the park, which I really liked.  Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, as you walk a pretty far distance.  You have plenty of time in between sites to ask the guide extra questions, which was encouraged.
Great activity for tourist and local alike!

Great introduction to the park Matt gave 3 of us an excellent introduction to the Park last week. First, for reasons to do with total traffic meltdown and transport failure, he thoughtfully rounded us all up. This was nobody's plan, nor is it at all customary, but it led to an understanding of how the streetlamp numbering system works in the park. Then we went on a spirited tour of the southern half of the park. His historical knowledge is extensive and he tells good stories. This was my first day in NYC and I'm so glad I did this. Thank you Matt!

Saw all the spots I wanted to see, our tour guide Matthew was very knowledgable and he gave us enough time to enjoy each spot!

The most entertaining and beautiful walk in Central Park that you will ever have!
This is what happens when someone really loves what he is doing - a perfect tour in a perfect place at a perfect time.
We live across the river so we visited the park pretty often but we have never seen it as Matt Falber managed to show it to us. We booked a private tour as it was our date night with hubby and it was worth every penny we spent. Extremely professional, very knowledgeable and passionate! Matt - thank you so much for unveiling the secrets of Central Park! Highly recommended!

Wonderful informative tour of the park. So happy we decided to do this and not try to walk alone. Would have never seen or learned so much. Thank you!

I have been to Central Park hundreds of times and every time I go I see something that I have never seen before and know something new.  Matt is a great tour guide.  The day I did the tour it was raining and we were not able to see the sunset but it was worth taking the tour of Central Park.

Highly recommend I have only seen a small part of the park before and wasn't that impressed, but once away from the outskirts and deeper into the park with Matt I saw the beauty, it was lovely. Very interesting, informative and active, really enjoyed it.

Awesome experience We just returned from NYC and took the Central Park Sunset tour with Matt as our tour guide. Although we have been to Central Park many times in the past, we had never taken a tour that took us to parts of the park that we would have never been to on our own. This was a great way to see all the hidden gems in the park You can you rest assured that this tour will not disappoint. Matt is very knowledgeable and can answer any question thrown his way. He takes this job seriously and made out tour memorable. Thanks again for a great time!

Central Park Sunset Tours is a fabulous excursion and Heather is a wonderful guide! Whether you live in New York or visiting, this tour is a great way to develop a connection to the city and this wonderful park.
It is a walking tour, so be prepared to walk - a lot!  Wear comfortable shoes, bring a camera and backpack. Go with the attitude of getting a little exercise and leave with new appreciation of what a true treasure this Park is to NYC (and the raccoon family that lives under the bridge (you'll have to take the tour to find out which bridge)).

Nice, informative tour Great overview of the park, with lots of history. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Having a small group was very nice. It covers a lot of ground, so if you are looking for a leisurely stroll through the park, this isn't it, but you can always go back to favorite spots.

The Sunset Tour in Central Park 10/22/18 It was very interesting and professional tour with guide Matt.
He knows everything about Central Park, he walked us through the areas we never been before. He gave us a history of everything we saw during our walking (about 3 hours).
If you live in NYC or just visiting , this tour should be on the list of a " must to do" thinks.
Thank you, Matt.

Great tour. I’ve lived in NY for over 20 years and spent a LOT of time in the park and our tour guide still showed me places and told me lots of facts and trivia about the park that I didn’t know. He timed it perfectly so we saw sunset from Bow Bridge. I recommend highly.

Great way to learn about the park history and see parts you maybe wouldn't have thought to go, a beautiful and fun experience. I highly recommend on your next trip to NYC or staycation you consider booking a tour! It's about three hours but leisurely walking and extremely knowledgeable and personable guide. Wish I remembered the young guy's name, but he was awesome. One of my favorite memories of the city was this tour.

Good guide=good tour We took the sunset tour with this company several years ago and were underwhelmed to say the least. Our guide was lackluster with superficial knowledge of the park.
I decided to give the company another try because this tour sounded interesting. I was glad I did! Matt was one of the best guides I ever had. He had an answer to every question and his presentation was engaging and entertaining. I am even willing to repeat the sunset tour if Matt leads it. Go with Matt!

Thumbs-up from a New Yorker This tour is everything promised and more. I was surprised to see racoons down below while we watched from above on one of the bridges. Who would have expected wildlife in the city? The views were spectacular. Our guide gave us just the right amount of info. I loved the tour. Some of the sights I was familiar with but now see them in a different light. Others, I didn't know existed. Go and have a great time!

LOVED IT My fiancée Liz and I decided to do this tour. And SO GLAD WE DID. Our tour guide was so phenomenal. Kelsey guided us through the park as though she was an old time friend giving us nuggets of history. Nothing seemed scripted or rehearsed or overly didactic. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour and recommending Kelsey as your guide.

If / when you are in NY you must take this tour. We just loved it

A weekend highlight! Our tour was tailored to our group of 5 friends. Our guide, Matt, was informative and interactive. He took group pictures along the way, even walking us to a recommended pub and making sure we could find the train to get back. Meetup directions we're clear, and we got a clear understanding of the history development of park areas. Highly recommend!

Fantastic and informative I am a long-time New Yorker who took the tour with two friends from Mexico. Matt, our tour guide, was amazing! He is incredibly knowledgable about the park - its history, place in NYC and popular culture. It was so exciting to learn so much about the city where I've lived for my whole adult life. The tour takes you to so many special spots - it was an amazing way to spend a few hours. Lots of walking - believe their email when they say to wear comfortable shoes! Worth every step!

Great tour - knowledgeable guide Matt did a wonderful job as our guide. He's super knowledgeable about the area and the history. Definitely worth the money to have them guide you through the park... you'll get so much more out of it.

Amazing guided tour with Kelsey! If you're visiting New York, you HAVE to take this tour of Central Park. Our guide, Kelsey, was absolutely amazing. She's funny, witty and, most of all, she knows her Central Park inside out. She answered all of our questions, showed us all the places where movies had been made and places that locals might not even know about. We really enjoyed every minute of it. Oh, don't forget to bring your camera. It was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. Thanks again Kelsey! We had a great time!

Excellent! Our tour guide Chelsea was excellent. She was so knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it. We would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn about the park. A lot of walking at a fast pace.

Be prepared for the walk. Especially on a hot summer day it's kind of exhausting. But we had so much fun. Our tour guide was Matt, he was really nice and very knowledgable. Definitely recommend the tour.

Lots of information.
This was an enjoyable tour and we learned so much about the park's history and architecture. Great way to watch the sunset.

Sunset Central Park Tour We took the sunset Central Park tour with Matt. Matt did a great job and you can tell he is knowledgeable about the park and the city both past and present. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Highly recommend!! What a great tour! Even if you’re a New Yorker you’ll love this tour and learn things you never knew! And if you’re visiting, you definitely need to take this tour! Our tour guide was Matt and he’s so knowledgeable and personable! Can’t wait to try the night tour!

Weekend Getaway On October 27, 2017, we decided to join the Sunset Tour of Central Park with Matthew. Matthew did and amazing job explaining all the history of Central Park in a 2.5 hour span. The pace was perfect and we covered a lot of grounds with some amazing stories about Central Park. Matthew was great at the details of the history and fully explained certain people that shaped the park. I would highly suggest the tour of the Central Park and try to get Matthew - great guy

Great tour! Nice small group and animated guide. Mix of tourists and native New Yorkers. Tour started a bit late tho.
Overall, fun experience.

Great experience! Five college roommates got together for a week-end in NYC. We booked your after we arrived but day before we wanted to go. Instructions on where to meet & confirmation emailed. Our guide, Matt, was knowledgeable & personable. He even took group pics of us along the way. Definitely a highlight!!

Sunset Tour This was a highlight of our trip in NY and highly recommend this tour for anyone that is interested in the history and hidden gems of Central Park. Matt has done his research and it shows through this tour. More

Awesome tour for newbies and NYers alike! Although I live in New York and have been to Central Park many times, I recently went on a tour when a good friend was in town from Korea. Experiencing the tour around sunset was perfect, allowing us to avoid the heat of the day. In addition, Central Park is beautiful that time of day. Our guide was very knowledgeable with tons of historical facts and tidbits to point out. Despite being a NYer, even I learned a number of interesting things. While it would have been easy to just wander the park ourselves, it was great to have a guide that could not only make sure we didn’t miss anything, but also to give us some historical context. I would highly recommend a Central Park Sunset Tour for anyone visiting for the first time, or for anyone who would like to know more about the park they enjoy all time!

Our guide was Matt and he did an awesome job. Matt was very informative and nice. You can tell he knows a lot about the park and city past and present. I definitely recommend this tour.

Wonderful Highlights of Central Park with Matt Easy to find meeting site. Matt is a wonderful guide with amazing knowledge of and love for the Park that shine through the entire activity. Easy walking, total duration just right for any participant. Learned lots and enjoyed the Park so much more with Matt as our guide. Perfect time of day for this excursion. Recommended!

Matthew did a great job of giving the history of the park, the reasons that the design ended-up the way it did, some of the architecture in the park. It was well presented, interesting, and enjoyable. We would highly recommend it.

Sunset tour is a great way to spend a relaxing yet energized late afternoon in New York. The tour takes you to well known park attractions as well as hidden jems of it. The guide (Matt was great!) will tell you must-know facts as well as waggish details from history, New York politics and so forth.
Be prepared for intensely paced walking for solid 2 hours. Though you have breaks and stops, and there is plenty of shade and benches, so you will never feel exhausted, but rather relaxed and inspired.

Best informational tour anywhere in NYC My wife and I took the Sunset Tour of Central Park this past Monday. Our tour guide, Matt, was simply the best. Having been on numerous other tours around Manhattan we were delighted to finally include Central Park. Matt's fund of knowledge was phenomenal and we covered a lot of ground over the southern half of the park. We love to go another tour with Matt when we return to NYC!!!

Great tour! Matt was a FANTASTIC tour guide. The tour was loaded with great New York and Manhattan history and information! The walk had a depth of character with the late evening into dusk and twilight hours between the city skyline and the greenery of the city.
I highly recommend this tour!!

An absolute must do!!! My husband and I took the Central Park Sunset Tour, wanting to learn about the park. We had never visited there before. WOW! Our tour guide was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about all things in and related to the park. We were in a small group of 10. The pace was fast. She kept the group moving. There were photo ops and rest stops. The park is beautiful and it was great to learn about the cool historical sites within. I would definitely recommend this tour. Fantastic!!

Matthew did a great job leading a bunch of old ladies around the park and providing education on the history & architecture of the park.  Very interesting and we saw all the great parts of the park on this tour!  Totally recommend.  There's a lot to see in a short period of time, so if you want to lounge around and take a bunch of pics, you may have to go back later when you have more time.