Walking Tours

New York Central Park | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Explore Central Park with a self-guided audio tour, complete with narration in English and Spanish and lifetime access.
Discover 8 iconic stops, including Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, and Strawberry Fields, at your own pace.
Follow easy walking directions and an interactive GPS map that tracks your live position along the 3.1 km route.
Learn fascinating stories about the park’s history, design, and hidden gems as you stroll through its scenic paths.
Use your phone’s browser for instant access—no app needed—or try the free Roamer app for offline listening on iPhone.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The park you walked into looks like nature. It is the working laboratory where Olmsted and Vaux invented the American urban park, and every view was built. 8 stops, about 3.1 km on foot, 1h10 at an easy pace. The route starts at Columbus Circle and the Maine Monument and ends at Strawberry Fields. It is fully self-guided: no group, no guide to keep up with, and no need to arrive at a set time. Start whenever you like, pause for as long as you want, and pick it up again where you left off. Narrated stop by stop in English and Spanish, in your phone's browser, with a live GPS map of the route.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the route covers about 3 km with uneven paving and rolling park paths.

Bring water, as there is no drinking fountain on the climb between the Ramble and Belvedere Castle.

Bring your own smartphone and earphones, fully charged, to access the audio tour.

Ensure you have mobile data available unless you download the tour in advance for offline use.

Accessibility

The walking route includes uneven paving and rolling park paths, which may present challenges for visitors with limited mobility.

Additional information

Restrooms are available at Mineral Springs near Sheep Meadow, near Bethesda Terrace, at Belvedere Castle, and at the Naumburg Bandshell on the Mall.

There is no group or set arrival time; you may start the tour whenever you like.

The best time to visit is late morning to early afternoon, and the interior of Belvedere Castle is typically open from 10am to 5pm.

Lighting on the Bethesda Minton ceiling is best between 11am and 2pm.

Public transportation is available nearby.