General information
| Destination | Category |
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| New York, United States | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
Wander around one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City, which also happens to be its physical and spiritual heart: the lush and sprawling Central Park. With this tour you will become acquainted with all there is to know about this fascinating green space.
LEARN ABOUT:
* The design theories behind the Park
* The Park's social function over time
* To what does the Park owe its impeccable condition Central Park was created to bestow the rapidly growing metropolis of New York with a pair of strong lungs. With this three hour tour of the Park, you will get an in depth look into its design and history, from the competition that gave birth to the conservation movement that saved it at the beginning of the 20th century.
Discover the secrets that lie beneath the three and a half square kilometres of rolling hills and gorgeous vistas, such as how, despite looking so natural, it is the result of heavy design and planning. It took Frederic Law Olmsted and his partner Calvert Vaux almost twenty years to make their urban masterpiece a reality.
As we walk through its green scenarios and visit some of the Park's best known spaces and monuments, you'll learn about its juxtaposition of the beautiful and the picturesque, as well as other fun bits of trivia – including lesser known gems. Pack a century and a half of American history into a pleasant stroll in the park.
Duration: Three hours approx.
Languages: English.
Others: Children under 12 years old are not allowed.
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