Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Joined 2022
With over 5,000 years of civilization from around the globe represented in one of the world's great museums, a guided tour to ensure the "must-sees" is a necessity! This tour navigates the daw of civilization, the history of America, the Modernist movement in Paris, the ruins of Pompey, Arms and Armor as high fashion and military function, and most importantly, the story of New York City.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Just inside the main entrance of the museum.
Main Entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Introduction to one of the great museums on earth.
Egyptian Galleries
Go back in time to the dawn of civilization and explore one of the largest Egyptology collections in the world outside of Egypt!
American Wing
Enter the Gilded Age and hear stories and arts of the U.S. as the country comes of age.
Musical Instruments
We'll see the world's oldest surviving piano as well as several Stradivarius instruments.
Modern European Paintings
We'll revisit the story of the Impressionists in Paris and the origins of Modern Art.
Ending Point
Right by the exit of the museum.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Entry tickets and guide fee
Tips, Transportation, food/drink, or any purchases of a personal nature.
Tour Important Information
We will be doing a lot of walking, so please do wear comfortable shoes. Note that since the pandemic, the coat check is not always available, so sometimes we have to carry our coats!
Important message from the supplier
We tour rain or shine!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Jonathan G.
Hello there! I am Jonathan and I'm so excited to share my New York City with you!
I have family roots in New York City stretching back over a hundred years, mirroring the classic immigrant experience from Ellis Island to the Lower East Side. This background has inspired an ongoing quest for the best of the city past and present, from the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge to the hot pastrami at Katz’s deli. I moved from the depths of Jersey to Manhattan’s Morningside Heights at 18 for college and have since split his time between Tel Aviv and New York City.
I studied American History at Columbia University under Kenneth Jackson, one of the all time great historians of New York City. After college I worked in finance before heading back to school in Israel to study for an MA in Archeology from Bar Ilan University.
I currently guide tours in both New York and Israel, depending on the season. I love exploring the city’s history, from the footprints of George Washington to Malcolm X, and discovering hidden gems from the best pizza slice to the coolest dive bar. New York City is an endless playground of culture, history, and energy where every day seems to yield a new adventure.
Reviews
“Just what we wanted”
Jonathan was responsive throughout the booking process and timely to confirm our plans. He was very knowledgable and his background in archeology made parts of the tour so much more interesting. He was enjoyable to be with and kept us on a manageable pace. I would book him again!
Jonathan G.
Thanks so much!
$300/ per group
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