Nat Geo Day Tour: The Untold Story of Central Park
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Explore Seneca Village, a pre-Central Park African American community which was displaced for park construction. Rediscovered in the 1990s, delve into its unique history on site with your guide.
Central Park is one of NYC's best loved places to visit.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Central Park with a National Geographic-trained guide specializing in African American history, on a walking tour focusing on the Seneca Village area
- Learn about the people that lived within one of New York's biggest communities of African Americans
- Examine the creation of Central Park from the concept and design to the implementation
- See the site of the archaeological digs in Central Park, uncovering this little-known history
Description
A huge swathe of green covering more than 340 hectares, it's known as the lungs of New York. But before the construction of Central Park in 1858, a seven-block section along the western fringe of the park was home to Seneca Village, an African American enclave which provided its residents an escape from unhealthy conditions and pervasive racism exp...
What's Included
- Guided tour, Wheelchair accessible
- All meals
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Free cancellation Official reseller Guided Tour Subject expert guide COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: Central Park West & 85th St, New York, NY Meeting point: Entrance to Central Park. Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance. What to remember: Know in advance:terrain type is flatsuitable for wheelchair users and people who struggle to walk distanceswalking distance is approx. 3kmthe tour will be walking the whole time with limited time to sit or restactivity level is lightthis tour can host a min. of 6 and a max. of 25 people
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.