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Private Central Park Tour with Native and Professional PhotoShoot
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Private Central Park Tour with Native and Professional PhotoShoot

By PhotoTrek Tours
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Visit two quintessential New York City landmarks, glitzy Times Square and sprawling Central Park, with a personal photographer to capture your experience. Explore the Manhattan’s ‘backyard’ green space and get your picture taken with highlights like Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields as a backdrop. Your guide will show you the most picturesque locations, take professional-quality photographs and email a 75-image digital gallery to you within 48 hours of your tour.
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Take a private, custom walking tour and personal photo shoot in one outing
  • See Central Park and Times Square with a professional photographer-guide
  • Get 75 high-resolution digital photographs as a memento of your trip
  • Enjoy the company, insights, and perspective of a native New Yorker

  • Customized, private walking tour with a licensed NYC tour guide, personal, vacation photographer
  • At least 75 photos from the tour delivered via zip-file and photo gallery no later than 48 hours after the tour
  • Personal orientation to New York City so you can get the most out of your stay
  • Invaluable insights & knowledge about NYC from a native
  • Subway Tips and Tutorial to make the most of your time and save you transportation expenses in NYC
What's not included
  • Subway tickets ($2.75 per person, 1 subway required per tour)
  • Hotel Pick Up. To ensure we maximize our time & photos, meeting location detailed on voucher is best

Meet your photographer-guide in Times Square and take a brief walk around the famous landmark, getting photographed against the bright lights, pulsing crowds and colorful billboards of this famous entertainment district. Then, hop the subway and travel two stops uptown to Central Park. Along the way, you can request photographs anywhere that strikes you, including on the train itself. Detour through the historic Plaza Hotel, posing in the opulent lobby, then wander through picturesque Central Park, visiting Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, Sheep Meadow, and Bethesda Fountain. At the end of your tour-photo shoot, walk out through the Upper West Side’s historic streets, capturing a few final shots, before your session wraps up. Then, expect delivery of your 75-shot digital photo album within 48 hours.

Start:
  • 209 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
    The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd street, Between 7th & 8th Avenues, (Theater has steps on two sides), Meet at the entrance of the New Victory Theater Box office, Directly Across the Street from Aladdin
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2882CENTRAL

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Your high resolution photos will be delivered, via zip-file and photo gallery, no later than 48 hours after the tour. Alternative delivery methods are available upon request. Please let your guide know preferred delivery method on day of the tour
    • In the event of inclement weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2882CENTRAL

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    • E3611XMwilliamf
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    • golnazr2021
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      The tour was great especially for the first day in New York. Marc showed us lots of interesting spots in couple of hours and the photos turned out to be very beautiful and remained as beautiful memories for us
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      Best tour in Manhattan!
      Wish I could give 10 stars! We did quite a few tours from bus to ferry but this was hands down by far the best experience. Our tour guide was super friendly and very informative. He made getting on the subway a breeze and his knowledge of the city was impeccable. Worth every penny!
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    • 712kelleel
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      Awesome Guy and Tour Guide/Photographer
      We decided to hire a tour guide, since this was my daughter’s first leisure trip to NY. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Marc was great and had a good sense of humor. My daughter and I had a great experience with Marc @ PhotoTrek Tours. He was prompt, accommodating, and professional. He met up with us at Time Square as we were running late for the appointment. He took us for a brief tour around SOHO, Greenwich Village, and a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge. He is informative, friendly, and a great photographer. He taught us how to catch the subway without getting lost, which saved me a good amount of money for the remainder of our stay in NY. The photo was good too! We plan on booking him again!
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    • 500kimg
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      So much fun with the best tour guide in the city!
      We had THE BEST time with Marc. He is so much fun to hang out with and he is an awesome tour guide! Highly recommend this tour. Do it on your first day in the city so you can follow all his recommendations and learn how to use the subway. Also keep your fingers crossed for a cloudy/partly cloudy day. Some of our photos didn't come out very good because it was 100% sunny (no fault of the photographer, it's just hard to take nice photos in bright sunlight!) However, we still had so much fun and it's a day we will never forget! Book it now, do not wait!
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      One of the highlights of our trip to NYC.
      This was a great way to start our trip to NYC! We went to several different locations and had a great time. Marc was very informative and helpful. We were able to successfully navigate the subway after the tour because of his help. We received an email with our photos before we were home. I can't wait to get our pictures printed. They are wonderful!
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      Perfect experience and such a great way to capture a memory with your whole group!
      What a fun experience and a perfect way to get your whole family into a picture on your vacation rather than having someone missing to take the shot! Marc was super friendly and responsive. We had a group with some older folks and some kids who were already wiped out from a big day or touring NYC and he let us just pick just the areas of town that we were really interested in seeing and went out of his way to be sure that every member of the group had the picture that they wanted (even my 6 year old who desperately wanted a spiderman picture on the Brooklyn Bridge). We will definitely look for something like this again when we travel and hope that we end up with a guide as great as Marc. Highly recommend and many thanks to Marc again for such a great day!
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      Our best experience in NYC...do it!!!!!
      I highly recommend this tour!! Especially if you have never done NYC before. If possible request, Marc Samuels. Marc was absolutely fantastic!!! Not only did he get photos and make sure everything was perfect in the scene; but he also cared about us. He bought us water when it got hot. Asked for our input and took us to all the places we requested. As a side note, he suggested more things for us to do during our stay and we did them all and they were great suggestions!!! Marc was the most knowledgeable tour guide we encountered during our stay in NYC. And his photo eye was spot on! He took the time to capture the best photos!
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    • 83maaikez
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      Great photoshoot!
      It was a great experience, i have beautiful pictures of myself and i had a great time with Marc! It was money well spent. I will do it again next time i visit NY!
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      Must do!
      Marc was so nice and fun to do a walking photo tour with. He takes you to all the cool sites and does your pics for you while teaching you the subway, neighborhoods, and gives good advice for must dos and donts.
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      Marc was very professional on the shoot. And he had lots of patience with us since my husband was working while talking pictures. He showed us how to take the subway and took us to great places on the photo shoot. Thanks again Marc. We will get the same package again definitely
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      Of all the experiences we had in NYC this was one of, if not THE, best. Kennedy was super friendly, knowledgable and a true professional. I've told all my friends this is something you can't miss if you visit New York. We were taken to various places of interest in the city, given lots of useful information and, in to the bargain, we also have heaps of lovely family photos we would never have taken (or been capable of taking) ourselves. Thanks Kennedy, if you ever happen to be in Tuscany and still have our number we're always good for an aperitivo!
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    Elliott E
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    Oct 2020 • Couples
    Our photo tour was awesome! Marc was a great guide and was an even better photographer. He knew a ton of great spots for intimate and unique shots in Central Park and the Upper West Side. Would definitely recommend PhotoTrek Tours!
    Written October 14, 2020
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    AgentLight
    Romford, UK45 contributions
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    Apr 2018 • Family
    We booked a Photo Trek tour in order to enjoy elements of NYC and capture the images to keep as memories. Marc was brilliant, he was enthusiastic, daring with some of the shots (we all survived!) and managed to engage teenagers, adults and children alike in our family group. Informative and prepared to give hints and tips about the area, Marc really set our holiday off to a great start. The photos, eagerly awaited, were received with excitement and did not disappoint. So pleased we booked this tour and would highly recommend to travellers to NYC. Thank you Marc.
    Written April 14, 2018
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    Jamelle M
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    Feb 2018 • Couples
    Mark was our photographer and tour guy through Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Although I have been to NYC many times, Mark was very informative and pointed out a lot of really cool stuff. My girlfriend who was visiting for the first time hasn't stopped talking about the tour and experience. The photos were phenomenal and very well done. I highly recommend this tour for your next visit!
    Written March 3, 2018
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    BradandJanet
    Kingston, Australia136 contributions
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    Oct 2017 • Couples
    We chose the Central park tour which starts in Times Square and then moves to Central Park. Mark is a real New Yorker and has a heap of local knowledge and history. He takes you through the subway and explains how to get a ticket etc and takes real NY shots. It is a fast moving session but we was happy to slow down when we asked as it was a hot and steamy day. Do think about what you wear as you end up with a lot of photos of yourself! As a couple we were sick of selfies so this was a great reminder of NY. Cant recommend this tour highly enough. I would do at the beginning of your time in NY as Mark has lots of practical advice.. Thanks Mark
    Written October 17, 2017
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    Jason V
    Madison, WI3 contributions
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    Oct 2018 • Family
    Our photographer and tour guide, Marc Samuels, was absolutely terrific. Would highly recommend Marc and doing the tour at the beginning of your trip to New York. Not only do you get a lay of the land and recommendations but you get great photos so you don't need to worry about getting them later.
    Written October 30, 2018
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    IslandGirl431
    Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
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    Jun 2018 • Family
    We were lucky enough to have Kennedy as our personal photographer and he was just amazing! He made our day! We started in Times Square and he captured us so well in all the hustle and bustle that Times Square is famous for. A quick ride on the subway with some quirky pics and we were in Central Park. Kennedy knows this park so well, he shot some terrific pictures and pointed out all that Central Park is famous for. We are just delighted with the images and will treasure them for ever. Kennedy was just a pleasure to be with and he’s gone above and beyond with his level of service as I left my sweater in his rug sack and he’s only going to take it to Ireland when he comes on vacation to return it to me. We really recommend this activity if you want to capture a memory whilst spending time with the people who matter to you.
    Written June 25, 2018
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    Liliana K
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2018 • Solo
    It sure was a great walk, and i have lovely pictures that i could not take myself by far.
    Marc knows the city so well because he is from new york. In this 2 hour tour he asked me what i wanted and gave me options and then we got of in a quick pase because of that we could do a lot of things in Central park and serveral places in the city going on to the Brooklyn bridge . Marc also gives you the time to get some drink or use the restroom, i did not need it but good that he give people time for it. He also teached me how to use the subway so handy and also tips where to go or eat! Great conversation during the walk it did not feel as 2 hours at all, sure had a great time. Marc also walked a bit further because he wanted to show me where i could go after the tour and i did :) big thanks!
    Written April 21, 2018
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    theordinaryorange
    New York City, NY2 contributions
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    Mar 2018 • Couples
    Marc was a very friendly and professional guide. The photos turned out great, and he was familiar with all the best spots to photograph and very patient in guiding our poses. We live in the city so it's pretty interesting to hear facts about Central Park that we aren't familiar with.
    Written March 14, 2018
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    Bruce K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2018 • Family
    We booked a PhotoTrek tour around Times Square and Central Park to capture some memories of our first family trip to NYC. Mark was great! Informative, personable and quick to put us all at our ease. He clearly loves his city and was greeted warmly by locals on his tour destinations. He took over 150 photos and they were all sent to us within the day, which we weren't expecting. There are some great shots in the deck. Novel, fun and with all of us (two adults, two tweens) looking relaxed. We now have some difficult choices as to which ones make it onto the walls at home! Thank you Mark for a unique, enjoyable and informative experience.
    Written February 14, 2018
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    Alice W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I went on the tour with Marc and we had a great time. We learnt a lot about the city as our guide was very knowledgeable. We left with some really great photos taken from our trip that aren't selfies! Would recommend it to others.
    Written January 2, 2018
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