Go for a leisurely stroll through Central Park and stop to enjoy delectable, 100% gluten-free bites and dishes on this two-in-one tour. Meet your guide in the morning at a bakery, where you can nibble gluten-free pastries before setting off through Central Park. See the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and other highlights, and learn about New York history as you go. Finally, finish with a generous gluten-free meal.
Start your tour with a gluten-free patisserie and drink from the Noglu menu. Food options may subject to change due to availability. Make your way to Conservatory Water or better know as Central Park Model Boat Pond. Pass Hans Christian Anderson bronze portrayal, reading from The Ugly Duckling with its main character at its feet.
As you make your way to Bethesda Terrace, pass by the historic Loeb Boathouse, the lake's launch point for rowing boats. Calvert Vaux, Central Park's designer incorporated Victorian touches.
Stop at Bethesda Terrace, the most recognised area of Central Park. Take in the Minton tile ceiling which opens up to the Bethesda Fountain. The Angel of Waters sculpture stands 26 feet high, created by Emma Stebbins, one of the first public art commissioned from a woman.
The Angel is modelled on stage actress Charlotte Cushman. Stop by the Central Park lake and admire the turtles who have made this lake their home. Pass by Strawberry Fields, created to memorialise the Beatles songwriter and legend John Lennon.
As you make your way out of Strawberry Fields, pass the Cherry Hill Fountain. This fountain was originally created as a drinking fountain for horses. Today many birds take advantage of the flowing water and use it as their own bird bath, they also drink from one of the six cups on the fountain's main stem.
Navigate your way over The Bow Bridge, an iconic bridge in Central Park that has been the location of many marriage proposals and is one of the most photographed bridges in Central Park. Also appearing in many films.
Pass by Belvedere Castle, built on Vista Rock sitting 130 feet high, it is the second highest point in Central Park. In present day the main tower is the source of wind speed for weather reporting and just south of the castle the current weather station, an automated surface observing system (ASOS) is located.
At the base of Belvedere Castle lies Turtle Pond, named for its inhabitants. Make your way out of Central Park admiring the Swedish cottage, now home to Marionette Theatre, sadly still closed due to covid but it has delighted children since 1947.
At the end of your tour, your guide will show you two 100% gluten-free restaurants where you can choose to dine on your own time for lunch.
