The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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!
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.
What‘s Included
Semi-Private Museum Tour
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
All Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Options
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR @10:30
Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. Entrance fee included
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mark V is an amazing guide!!
adrianwR373RK,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark V is a born and raised New Yorker with the book knowledge and the off-book information you won't find with many guides. We spent nearly six hours with him between the Met and the Park and thoroughly enjoyed every minute, while learning a ton. We travel fairly regularly in the US and abroad. Mark provided our most favorite tour to date. Highly recommend Mark and Babylon!
The best tour, well worth it!
Dustin M,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark V is an amazing guide who knows so much about both the art and history of the museum, as well as the park. He tailored the entire day to me and my teenager daughter’s interest in music and dance, and we had the best time!
A must do in New York
MarielaLopG,,Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was amazing!!! Definitely the best ever Met experience, I couldn’t recommend this enough. The tour was excellent, he explained everything so well and made it really fun, he even gave us dining recommendations for our trip.
Fast-paced, info-packed
valh551,,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie is great! A font of information! We really enjoyed everything. Monet was great! Loved the Egyptian display.highly recommend the tour.
Fantastic experience
johnsD9243YK,,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was awesome. Learnt quite a lot, highly recommend. The Met is massive and no tour is comprehensive but Kevin captured many of the highlights.
Docents Reimagined!
333kandicem,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was spectacular!!! He definitely put docents to shame (sorry docents). Charlie was knowledgeable and energetic.
excusez-moi
stephenpC5022PV,,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was amazing! Efficient, knowledgeable, and most importantly fun. 10/10 would recommend! Definitely would return for further tour.
Good Tour
S8687AKamyh,,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was very knowledgeable! We heard lots of history and stories. The museum is beautiful. Thank you, Charlie! Good experience.
A stimulating Met Museum Guided Tour not to miss
Golfinares,,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob, our guide , helped us to a fantastic Met Museum experience, with his enthusiasm and knowledge. We have have been at this Museum before, but he helped us to span the centuries and recognise some of the pertinent changes of artists life and gave us the necessary background info
If you go to the met request Charlie
Z5852TFchads,,Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie was amazing I highly recommend him for any tour but especially the met. We had ages 9-50 and he catered to all and he dropped knowledge
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