NYC Combo: Metropolitan Museum of Art + Central Park Tour

NYC Combo: Metropolitan Museum of Art + Central Park Tour

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Blend art and nature on this combo tour of the Met and Central Park. Marvel at 2 million masterpieces, cross iconic bridges, and explore NYC’s greatest cultural treasures with an expert guide.

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Highlights

Learn about Central Park's history
Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Enjoy a guided tour with a personal touch

Description

Start at the Met, where your guide will show you a collection that rivals those of the Louvre and British Museum. With no less than 2 million works of art and artifacts on hand, the Met showcases objects from Ancient Greece and Egypt as well as modern art from Europe and beyond. During this tour, you’ll start at the sumptuous Great Hall before moving to the museum’s most important galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery you’ll learn about the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace as well as armory worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the iconic portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Learn about the turbulent and inspiring lives of several European painters including Vermeer, Seurat and Van Gogh in the European wings. The museum itself has stories to tell and your guide will explain how this American gallery differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it began before the United States was even 100 years old! After a break for lunch, head to Central Park. Designed to give New Yorkers a breath of fresh air. More than just green space, it’s also a venue for memorials and artwork honoring figures like Bolivar and Marti, as well as Balto and Hans Christen Andersen. As your enthusiastic young guide shares the park’s history, you’ll cross the famous Gapstow Bridge on your way to the Central Park Zoo. You will follow the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures memorialized in statues on either side. Discover the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, sight of countless Hollywood moments. Cross Bow Bridge on your way to Strawberry Fields towards the Dakota to learn about John Lennon’s assassination at his memorial. Discover the resplendent restaurant, Tavern on the Green, before joining the locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers of all walks of life can get away from city life for a moment.

Includes

Entrance fees and skip-the-line access to the museums Professional art historian guide Private and semi-private tour options Walking tour

Important Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Maximum of 10 people per tour allowed
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, you will be provided with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases the local partner is unable to provide refunds or discounts.
No large bags or suitcases are allowed It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer
Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside
The maximum amount of participants is 8
This tour runs with a minimum of 2 guests. If this is not the case, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund