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Exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art means immersing yourself in centuries of history and creativity. With a collection of over 2 million works spread across 7 hectares, this museum is one of the most impressive in the world. To make the most of your visit, a guided tour allows you to discover its most iconic pieces and the fascinating stories behind them.
The experience begins on the museum’s grand staircase, a symbol of this New York landmark since its founding in 1870. Inside, the journey delves into diverse civilizations, from Egyptian tomb models to the majestic Temple of Dendur, dating back to 15 B.C.
The tour continues to Tudor-era England with the imposing armor of Henry VIII and the legends surrounding the Antioch Chalice, believed to be the mythical Holy Grail. In the Greek and Roman art galleries, visitors can admire ancient frescoes and sculptures of emperors who shaped history.
The beauty of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s stained-glass windows, the striking presence of Rodin’s The Thinker in bronze, and the mesmerizing brushstrokes of Monet and Van Gogh transport visitors to different artistic dimensions. Masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer showcase the brilliance of light and shadow, while the intensity of David’s The Death of Socrates and the scandal behind Madame X by John Singer Sargent add depth to the experience.
To conclude the tour, and if weather permits, the visit ends at the museum’s rooftop terrace, offering breathtaking views of Central Park and the New York City skyline. An unforgettable experience for art and history lovers.
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Informação Adicional
● Please be at the pickup point 20 minutes before the tour starts
● This tour is in English.
● Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour
● Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum will need to enter the museum to the left of the main entrance (while facing it) where a ground level entrance is located. Please inform the staff you are meeting a tour group in the main lobby
● This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
● A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour
● Non-flash photography is allowed. However but cannot be used inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited. Please note there is a security check before entering the building that can take up to 15 minutes
Inclui
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
Não inclui
✖ Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
✖ Food and beverages, except as specified
✖ Other services not specified
Política de cancelamento
Free cancellation up to 24 horas before the service.
Cancellations after this time limits or no show, no refund provided.
Ponto de encontro
Start Location: 1000 5th Avenue, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 1000 5th Ave (The Metropolitan Museum of Art). Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.
Start Location Direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/31NyPq4rnTTUFQ1a6