Met & Natural History Museum Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max in New York City booking from $221.54

Met & Natural History Museum Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Overview

Join our enthusiastic guide and up to 8 guests on this 5.5 hour semi-private guided museum combo tour that will explore history, art, and nature’s marvels at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. You’ll have a short break between the two museums to stay comfortable. Visit two of the Big Apple’s most iconic museums in one day, allowing you to make the most of your time in New York.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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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

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 and Natural History 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.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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.

American Museum of Natural History

After a break for lunch, move to the American Museum of Natural History where you’ll take a trip through time and space. The museum’s 33 million objects are spread through 28 different buildings. You’ll start by learning the museum’s history in the majestic Roosevelt Rotunda before moving onto hear how the dioramas are created as you explore the giant African mammals of the Akeley Hall. The creatures get even bigger as you move towards the dinosaur exhibits featuring some of the most complete collections of dinosaur skeletons anywhere in the world. From the gargantuan Titanosaur to the crowd-favorite T-Rex, even the most serious adult feels like a kid staring up at these beasts. You’ll then move on to hear about the North American Forests, featuring the giant Sequoia, before gaping up at the Blue Whale hanging overhead in the Hall of Ocean Life. Visit some American mammals as you learn about the National Parks of the United States. End your visit with a trip to space, exploring the Cosmic Pathway that details the no fewer than 13 billion years of our universe’s existence.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (39)

Laura B

Aug 2019

To agree to touring two magnificent collections like those housed in the Met and Museum of Natural History in a mere 5 or 5.5 hours is to agree to a certain element of rush ~ a sense of urgency is inherent in the tour and is to be both expected and accommodated by the travelers. That is a given. That said, Mark was absolutely masterful at getting us to the collection's highlights and then gifting us with insightful commentary on all that we saw. The rush became part of the thrill; we felt like kids at Christmas, awed by the works, eager for the stories, giddy from the experience. Were I able, I would rate Mark's management of his huge task even higher than the 5 stars I was allowed.

Konstantin M

Aug 2019

So thankful we had Mark directing our tour. The knowledge Mark shared with the group was just incredible. He took his time made sure nothing was missed. Asked several times if we needed a break or to grab some lunch where he continued giving us his amazing experiences! He is a treasure for Babylon tours! Thank you Mark!

chaplin535

Aug 2019

Since most in our group have traveled the world you are always surprised when a tour is outrageously good..Mark's was the best we have ever had. All in the group knew each other well but had never toured together . It was a fun, informative ball,One of the guests is a very well known South American painter and she loved every moment.Blown away by the history and knowledge behind Mark's research. This is NOT your ordinary tour this is an experience.

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Met & Natural History Museum Skip-the-Line Combo Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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