Combo: Metropolitan Museum of Art + Central Park Tour - Semi-Private (8 Guests Max)
About this activity
Combine a guided visit inside The Met with a guided Central Park walk on this 5.5-hour semi-private tour for up to eight guests. Reserved museum entry is included.
Highlights
- Enjoy an expert-led tour of The Met’s treasures
- Explore world-class art collections with fascinating stories
- Stroll iconic Central Park with a professional guide
- Experience two NYC landmarks in one immersive walk
- Small, semi-private group with personal attention
Full description
Spend 5.5 hours exploring art and nature with an expert guide and a small group of up to eight guests. Begin inside The Metropolitan Museum of Art with reserved-entry admission, viewing highlights such as the Temple of Dendur and Washington Crossing the Delaware. After a lunch break at your own expense, continue on foot through Central Park to the Mall, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Lake and Bow Bridge. The exact route and artworks may vary.
Meet your guide inside The Met’s Great Hall, by the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue. The museum visit spans works from several cultures and centuries: the Temple of Dendur, European paintings by Vermeer and Van Gogh, Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware, sculpture, armor and decorative arts may feature. Reserved museum entry is included, although all guests must pass the initial security check. Take a break for lunch at your own expense before the guided Central Park walk. Follow paths through the southern park, with possible stops at the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, the Mall and Literary Walk, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Lake, Bow Bridge and Belvedere Castle. The route and individual artworks can change. The outdoor portion runs rain or shine. Food and drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Expert professional guide
- Reserved-entry admission to The Met
- Guided walking tour of Central Park
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Luggage and coat storage
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guided visit of the Met permanent collection, including works highlighted by Babylon such as Washington Crossing the Delaware, Vermeer, Picasso, Seurat and Van Gogh. Reserved admission is included; security screening still applies.
Lunch break
Break for lunch at your own expense before the guided Central Park walk.
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
- Tour is semi-private with up to 8 guests
- Not wheelchair accessible; walking required
- Museum entry is reserved; the initial security line still applies.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for extended walking
- Bring weather-appropriate clothing for Central Park
- Plan to buy lunch during the break; food and drinks are not included.
- Do not bring bags larger than a small backpack.
- Meet inside The Met Great Hall by the Information Desk and Pharaoh statue 10 minutes early.
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
FAQs
Additional information
Bring an ID or a photo of an ID showing age. The museum portion covers the permanent collection. The park walk runs rain or shine; dress accordingly. Late arrivals may miss the tour. For help, call +1 917 999 0380.