• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Begin your journey at the Met, where the guide will introduce you to a collection that stands alongside those of the Louvre and British Museum. With over 2 million pieces of art and artifacts, the Met displays items from Ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as contemporary art from Europe and beyond. The tour starts at the magnificent Great Hall and proceeds to the museum’s key galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery, you’ll explore the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and armor worn by Henry VIII. The American wing features the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the iconic painting of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Discover the fascinating and inspiring lives of European painters like Vermeer, Seurat, and Van Gogh in the European wings. The museum itself has a rich history, and the guide will explain how this American gallery differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it was established before the United States was even a century old!
• Central Park - After a lunch break, head to Central Park, designed to provide New Yorkers with a refreshing escape. More than just a green space, it also serves as a venue for memorials and artwork honoring figures like Bolivar and Marti, as well as Balto and Hans Christian Andersen. As the enthusiastic young guide shares the park’s history, you’ll cross the renowned Gapstow Bridge on your way to the Central Park Zoo. Follow the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures commemorated in statues on either side. Discover the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a site of numerous 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 find the splendid restaurant, Tavern on the Green, before joining locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers from all walks of life can escape city life for a moment.
• 432 Park Avenue - After meeting the guide at the Latin America History equestrian statues on the corner of 6 Ave & 59 St, enter the park. One of the first sights is the surviving ASPCA horse drinking fountain, installed in 1912. Although the automobile era is well underway, this remains the only place in the city where one can bring a horse to drink water if needed.

Walk west to enjoy a breathtaking view of the new SuperScrapers. 432 Park Avenue is a residential skyscraper overlooking Central Park. As the second tallest building in New York, behind One World Trade Center, it offers a prime living location.

• Time Warner Center - Next, visit the Time Warner Center, a mixed-use building complex featuring two twin towers connected by a multi-story atrium. The complex includes upscale retail shops, as well as office and residential spaces. Another impressive skyscraper to capture in photographs!
• Bow Bridge - Afterwards, visit Bow Bridge, the largest bridge in the park. This cast iron bridge, designed with Classical Greek elegance in the 19th century, stands out with its interlocking circles banister and intricate details beneath the arch span.
• Gapstow Bridge - Another bridge encountered during the tour is the beautiful schist Gapstow Bridge, initially constructed in 1874. The bridge offers one of the best views of the New York City skyline, perfect for capturing stunning city shots.
• Turtle Pond - Proceed to the Great Lawn, a 55-acre site renowned as one of the world’s most famous lawns. It’s an ideal spot for a spring picnic or sunbathing in summer. Nearby, you’ll find Turtle Pond, home to most of the park’s turtles.
• The Dakota - Next, see the Dakota, perhaps the city’s most famous cooperative building. Built in 1884, it retains much of its original charm. It was home to John Lennon, former Beatles member, from 1973 until his tragic death in the building’s archway in 1980.
• Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - Following this, visit Strawberry Fields, a 2.5-acre area in Central Park dedicated to the late Beatle, John Lennon. This designated quiet area is lined with elm trees, shrubs, flowers, and rocks, creating a serene, picturesque setting.
• Bethesda Fountain - During the walk, encounter the Angel of Bethesda atop Bethesda Fountain. Located in the center of Bethesda Terrace, the angel was New York City’s first major piece of public art commissioned from a woman.
• The Dakota - Begin at the Met, where the guide will introduce you to a collection that stands alongside those of the Louvre and British Museum. With over 2 million pieces of art and artifacts, the Met displays items from Ancient Greece and Egypt, as well as contemporary art from Europe and beyond. The tour starts at the magnificent Great Hall and proceeds to the museum’s key galleries. In the Medieval Europe Gallery, you’ll explore the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and armor worn by Henry VIII. The American wing features the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the iconic painting of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Discover the fascinating and inspiring lives of European painters like Vermeer, Seurat, and Van Gogh in the European wings. The museum itself has a rich history, and the guide will explain how this American gallery differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it was established before the United States was even a century old!

After a lunch break, head to Central Park, designed to provide New Yorkers with a refreshing escape. More than just a green space, it also serves as a venue for memorials and artwork honoring figures like Bolivar and Marti, as well as Balto and Hans Christian Andersen. As the enthusiastic young guide shares the park’s history, you’ll cross the renowned Gapstow Bridge on your way to the Central Park Zoo. Follow the tree-lined Mall and discuss the literary figures commemorated in statues on either side. Discover the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, a site of numerous 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 find the splendid restaurant, Tavern on the Green, before joining locals in Sheep Meadow, where New Yorkers from all walks of life can escape city life for a moment.

• Central Park Zoo - Finally, conclude the 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 park’s stunning landscapes or have the guide 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)

Join this exclusive 5.5-hour guided combo tour to explore one of the world’s most intricate collections of art and historical artifacts, followed by a leisurely walk through a renowned urban green space. New York is home to incredible art collections, both inside and out, and this tour combines a walk through the iconic Central Park with highlights from 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.