The architectural heart of Central Park, overlooking the lake with its grand staircase, tiled arcade and the famous Bethesda Fountain (Angel of the Waters). A perfect photo stop.

One of the most romantic and photographed spots in Central Park, this elegant cast-iron bridge arches over the lake with stunning skyline views - a favorite in countless movies.

The peaceful memorial to John Lennon, centered on the famous Imagine mosaic. A tranquil, tree-lined section of the park beloved by music fans from around the world.

A whimsical Victorian folly perched on Vista Rock, offering some of the best panoramic views over Central Park, the Great Lawn and Turtle Pond. A highlight of the longer tour.

The 106-acre reservoir named for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, ringed by a scenic running track with open water and skyline reflections - a beautiful, breezy stretch of the ride.

Your guide pauses at the rink made famous by Home Alone 2 and Serendipity. In winter you watch skaters circle beneath the Midtown skyline; in summer the same spot becomes a wide-open view of Central Park South. A favourite first photo stop of the ride.

The vine-covered stone arch over the Pond, instantly recognisable from Home Alone 2 and Gossip Girl. Your guide slows for one of the most photographed views in the park, with the Plaza Hotel framed behind it.

You roll past the gates of the zoo that inspired Madagascar and appeared in Mr. Popper's Penguins. Listen for the Delacorte Clock, whose bronze animals circle and chime on the half hour.

The bronze sled dog who carried diphtheria antiserum across Alaska in 1925 and later starred in his own animated film. Kids love this one, and the statue is polished smooth from decades of small hands.

The model boat pond from Stuart Little, where hobbyists still sail miniature yachts on weekends. The Alice in Wonderland and Hans Christian Andersen statues sit on its banks.

Fifteen acres of open lawn with the Midtown skyline rising straight up behind it. Real sheep grazed here until 1934. This is the classic Central Park postcard shot, and your guide will stop if you want it.

The Gothic apartment building across from Strawberry Fields where John Lennon lived, and the exterior used in Rosemary's Baby. Your guide points out the gabled roofline from inside the park.

One of the largest merry-go-rounds in the country, with 57 hand-carved horses dating to 1908. You hear the band organ before you see it - a favourite moment for younger riders.