Experience the best of New York’s art and nature on this exclusive guided combo tour. Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s impressive collection and take a leisurely stroll through Central Park’s iconic paths.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Begin your journey at the Met, where your guide will introduce you to a collection that rivals those of the Louvre and the British Museum. With over 2 million works of art and artifacts, the Met displays items from Ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as modern art from Europe and beyond. Your tour starts at the magnificent Great Hall and moves through the museum’s most significant galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery, you’ll learn about the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and the armor worn by Henry VIII. The American wing features the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the iconic portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Discover the turbulent and inspiring lives of European painters like 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 was established before the United States was even 100 years old!
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Central Park - After a lunch break, head to Central Park. Designed to provide New Yorkers with a breath of fresh air, it’s 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 Christian 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. Follow the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures memorialized in statues on either side. Discover the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the site of countless Hollywood moments. Cross Bow Bridge on your way to Strawberry Fields and the Dakota to learn about John Lennon’s assassination at his memorial. You’ll find the splendid restaurant, Tavern on the Green, before joining the locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers from all walks of life escape city life for a moment.
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432 Park Avenue - After meeting your guide at the Latin America History equestrian statues on the corner of 6th Ave & 59th St, you will enter the park. One of the first things you will see is the surviving ASPCA horse drinking fountain, installed in 1912. Although we are well into the age of the automobile, this is 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. It is the second tallest building in New York, behind One World Trade Center, making it a prime location to live.
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Time Warner Center - Next, you will see the Time Warner Center, a mixed-use building complex consisting of two twin towers connected by a multi-story atrium. The complex contains upscale retail shops as well as some office and residential spaces. Yet another impressive skyscraper for you to photograph!
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Bow Bridge - Afterwards, you will visit Bow Bridge, the largest bridge in the park. It is a cast iron bridge, designed with Classical Greek elegance during the 19th century. While other bridges in the park are inconspicuous, Bow Bridge stands out with its interlocking circles banister and intricate elements beneath the arch span.
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Gapstow Bridge - Another bridge you will encounter during your tour is the beautiful schist Gapstow Bridge, initially built in 1874. The bridge offers one of the best views of the New York City skyline, allowing you to capture some great shots of the city.
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Turtle Pond - Then, you will make your way to the Great Lawn, a 55-acre site considered one of the most famous lawns in the world. The Lawn is a great place for a picnic on a spring afternoon or to catch some sun in the summer. Nearby, you will see Turtle Pond, home to most of the park’s turtles.
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The Dakota - After this, you will see the Dakota, perhaps the most famous cooperative building in the city. Constructed in 1884, it still retains 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.
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Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - Next, 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 Fields is lined with elm trees, shrubs, flowers, and rocks, making it a tranquil, picturesque site.
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Bethesda Fountain - During your walk, you will come across the Angel of Bethesda atop Bethesda Fountain. Located in the center of Bethesda Terrace, the angel became New York City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman.
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The Dakota - Begin at the Met, where your guide will introduce you to a collection that rivals those of the Louvre and the British Museum. With over 2 million works of art and artifacts, the Met displays items from Ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as modern art from Europe and beyond. Your tour starts at the magnificent Great Hall and moves through the museum’s most significant galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery, you’ll learn about the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and the armor worn by Henry VIII. The American wing features the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the iconic portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Discover the turbulent and inspiring lives of European painters like 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 was established before the United States was even 100 years old!
After a lunch break, head to Central Park. Designed to provide New Yorkers with a breath of fresh air, it’s 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 Christian 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. Follow the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures memorialized in statues on either side. Discover the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the site of countless Hollywood moments. Cross Bow Bridge on your way to Strawberry Fields and the Dakota to learn about John Lennon’s assassination at his memorial. You’ll find the splendid restaurant, Tavern on the Green, before joining the locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers from all walks of life escape city life for a moment.
- Central Park Zoo - Finally, we will end our tour at the Central Park Zoo, located 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.
- 5.5-hour guided tour including a lunch break
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Private, professional tour guide with you throughout
- All entrance fees included
- Explore with private walking and museum tours
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Embark on an exclusive 5.5-hour guided combination tour, where you’ll explore one of the world’s most comprehensive compilations of art and historical treasures, followed by a leisurely walk through a renowned city park. New York is home to impressive outdoor and indoor art collections and this combined tour brings together a leisurely walk through the famed Central Park and the rich offerings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Notes: The Met museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
