Combo: Metropolitan Museum of Art + Central Park Tour - Private
About this activity
A 5.5-hour private guided tour of The Met and Central Park for up to 8 guests, with reserved museum admission and a lunch break between visits.
Highlights
- See Van Gogh, Vermeer and the Temple of Dendur at the Met
- Walk Central Park’s Mall, Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge
- Explore two iconic New York landmarks in one guided day
- Enjoy a private guide for your party of up to 8
- Timed-entry Met admission is included
Full description
Discover New York art and park landmarks with your own guide. Spend about 2.5 hours inside The Metropolitan Museum of Art with reserved admission, then break for lunch at your own expense before a guided Central Park walk. The museum visit covers selected permanent-collection highlights; security screening still applies. The park route includes the Mall, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and Belvedere Castle. Museum admission and private guiding are included; lunch, drinks, transfers and gratuities are excluded.
Begin inside The Met with your private guide and reserved admission to the permanent collection. The visit can include Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, Vermeer’s paintings, Washington Crossing the Delaware, the Temple of Dendur, sculpture, armor and decorative arts. The selected works can vary. Museum security screening applies even with reserved entry.
After about 2.5 hours in the museum, pause for lunch at your own expense. Continue through Central Park past the Simón Bolívar monument, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, the Balto statue, the Mall and Literary Walk, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Lake, Bow Bridge and Belvedere Castle. The walk ends near Central Park West and West 80th Street. The total tour duration is about 5.5 hours including the break. Your guide is exclusive to your party of up to 8 guests.
Included / Excluded
- Professional expert private guide
- Reserved-entry admission to The Met
- Walking tour of Central Park
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Meet your guide at the Met and explore selected works and collections, including European paintings and the Temple of Dendur. Timed-entry admission included.
Lunch break
Take a short lunch break between the Met and the Central Park walk. Lunch is not included.
Meeting point
Start Location
The Met Great Hall — Information Desk and Egyptian Pharaoh statue
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Meet your guide inside The Met’s Great Hall by the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue. Arrive 10 minutes early.
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Know before you book
- Maximum group size is 8 guests
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Timed-entry admission is included; arrive 10 minutes early for security screening
Know before you go
- Dress comfortably for 5.5 hours of walking
- Wear suitable shoes for park paths and museum floors
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Bring a photo ID or a photo of your ID; carry no bag larger than a small backpack
- Central Park tour is outdoors—check the weather forecast
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Meet inside The Met Great Hall by the Information Desk, in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, at 1000 Fifth Avenue. Arrive 10 minutes early. The guided museum visit covers the permanent collection; initial security screening cannot be bypassed. The tour runs rain or shine. For guest assistance call +1 917 999 0380.