Met Museum & Central Park Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York

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Explore New York’s art both outside and indoors on this brilliant combo tour of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo tour, visit one of the world’s most elaborate collections of art and historical artifacts, then stroll the paths of the infamous urban green space.

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1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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!
2. Central Park
After a break for lunch, 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. You will 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. You’ll 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.
3. 432 Park Avenue
After meeting your guide at the Latin America History equestrian statues on the corner of 6 Ave & 59 St, you will enter the park. One of the first things you will see is the surviving ASPCA horse drinking fountain sited in 1912. Although we are well into the world of the automobile, this represents the only place in the city where one can bring a horse to drink water if they happen to have one. You will then walk west to get a stunning view of the new SuperScrapers. 432 Park Avenue is a residential skyscraper that overlooks Central Park. The skyscraper is the second tallest building in New York behind One World Trade Centre, making it a prime location to live at.
4. Time Warner Center
Next you will see the Time Warner Center, a mixed-use building complex that consists of two twin towers bridged by a multi-story atrium. The complex contains upscale retail shops as well as some office and residential flats. Yet another impressive skyscraper for you to photograph!
5. Bow Bridge
Afterwards, you will visit Bow Bridge, the largest bridge in the park. It is a cast iron bridge, decorated designed with Classical Greek refinement during the 19th century. While other bridges in the park are inconspicuous, Bow Bridge is made to stand out from its surroundings, decorated with an interlocking circles banister and intricate elements underneath the arch span.
6. Gapstow Bridge
Another bridge you will come across during your tour is the beautiful schist Gapstow Bridge that ws initially built in 1874. The bridge offers one of the best views of the New York City skyline and you will be able to get some great shots of the city.
7. Turtle Pond
Then, you will make your way to the Great Lawn, a site of 55-acres that is considered one of the most famous lawns in the world. The Lawn is a great place to have a picnic on a spring afternoon or catch some rays in summer. Close by you will see the Turtle Pond, where most of the park’s turtles live.
8. The Dakota
After this you will see the Dakota, perhaps the most famous cooperative building in the city. Constructed in 1884, it still maintains much of its original character. It was the home of John Lennon, former Beatles member from 1973 until his murder in the archway of the building in 1980.
9. Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
Following, you will visit Strawberry fields, a 2.5-acre area in Central Park that pays tribute to the late Beatle, John Lennon. A designated quiet area in the park, Strawberry files is lined with elm trees, shrubs, flowers and rocks, making it a tranquil, picturesque site.
10. Bethesda Fountain
During your walk you will come across what is known as the Angel of Bethesda atop of Bethesda Fountain. Located in the centre of Bethesda Terrace, the angel became New York City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman.
11. Central Park Zoo
Finally, we will end our tour at the Central Park Zoo, at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. Here, you can either stay and enjoy the stunning landscapes of the park, or your guide will accompany you to the nearest subway.

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Posted By : cck46
We had an amazing time on this tour! Charlie was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and engaging. My husband and I, as well as our sons, ages 10 & 13, were absolutely enthralled by Charlie’s presentation. Strongly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-29 18:52:08

Posted By : 8242016
Mark is an exceptional guide who truly knows how to make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone. His professionalism and clear explanations make even the most complex artistic concepts easy to understand. As someone not well-versed in art, I found myself gaining a new appreciation and perspective on every piece we encountered. Thanks to Mark, I now experience and enjoy art in a completely new and profound way. This tour was a unique and special experience, and I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to deepen their understanding and enjoyment of art.
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Posted On : 2024-07-12 15:25:11

Posted By : samwS5969OY
Charlie led a very nice afternoon tour that was well paced and spanned throughout a good portion of the MET museum. Very good
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Posted On : 2024-07-08 13:15:26

Posted By : Global149018
Charlie is our tour guide. He is very enthusiastic and smart. My children love him. Will recommend him and give him a five-star.
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Posted On : 2024-07-06 20:26:36

Posted By : TannisH
Jeff was charming and passionate about the Met and its phenomenal collection. He gave a us a great overview and sampling in the two hours. It can be overwhelming and this gave us a manageable way to appreciate a variety of exhibits. Appreciated we were a small group so we could all hear him and see the pieces.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 23:15:49

Posted By : 896deveryc
Really great tour. Providing knowledgeable insights and depth of understanding in all aspects of the museum. Our guide was really lovely.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:29:12

Posted By : davidlS5545FC
As large as this museum, a first timer could easily get lost and miss so much. Katherine, our guide, did a tremendous job of not only guiding us to the highlights but her knowledge of the Met and art in its many forms is incredible. I would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 23:42:02

Posted By : abbykE3632SN
10/10 recommend this tour! A unique experience to see The Met with added detail and fun that we would never have gotten otherwise! Make sure to see the rooftop deck for amazing views of the city! Catherine was the best tour guide - request her if you can!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 23:17:06

Posted By : I3075VLmaryh
Best tour ever. Charlie was our tour guide. Learned so much about art and the museum’s history and philosophy. Book it. You won’t be sorry.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 23:23:17

Posted By : 37mustafaj
Rob C. did a fantastic job of curating a 2-hour walk through the Met. Chronological, informative, and entertaining! I’d hire him again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 15:34:54

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Met Museum & Central Park Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2. Central Park

3. 432 Park Avenue

4. Time Warner Center

5. Bow Bridge

6. Gapstow Bridge

7. Turtle Pond

8. The Dakota

9. Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

10. Bethesda Fountain

11. Central Park Zoo

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Met Museum & Central Park Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2. Central Park

3. 432 Park Avenue

4. Time Warner Center

5. Bow Bridge

6. Gapstow Bridge

7. Turtle Pond

8. The Dakota

9. Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

10. Bethesda Fountain

11. Central Park Zoo

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CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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