Free Walking Tour

Views from the Past

Saturday, June 13, 12:00 pm
Thursday, June 18, 11:00 am
Sunday, June 21, 2:00 pm
Tuesday, June 23, 11:00 am
Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 pm
Tuesday, June 30, 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 4, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, July 7, 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 18, 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 22, 1:00 pm
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 1:00 pm
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 pm
Thursday, August 13, 1:00 pm
Sunday, August 16, 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19, 3:00 pm
Saturday, August 29, 3:00 pm
Sunday, August 30, 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 8, 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 19, 2:00 pm
Wednesday, September 23, 11:00 am
Thursday, September 24, 11:00 am
Sunday, September 27, 12:00 pm

Meet outside the Dairy Gift Shop,
mid-Park at 65th Street
As you promenade through the heart of
Central Park, imagine yourself living in
19th-century New York City.  Learn
about the Park's history and hear how
its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted
and Calvert Vaux, struggled to make
their vision our reality. 

Call 212-794-4064 for directions. 


Accessibility level *

              Sheep Meadow

         Olmsted Flower Bed

                 Bandshell

The accessibility of the tours is rated as follows: 

* Easy to negotiate; paths and few stairs — mostly accessible to the handicapped                                    * * Moderate inclines and stairs, paths clear and negotiable — only parts accessible to the handicapped  * * * Hilly, stairs, and a few Park-related obstacles to negotiate — not recommended for the handicapped

Please Note: Children under 16 must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian.  Event dates and times are  subject to change without notice.