Private tour in New York City Francesco A

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

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Francesco A.

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Hello! Come with me, I LOVE this city, and I'm sure you will too! I was born in Italy, in the beautiful island of Sicily, but grew up in NYC. Although Architecture has been my principal interest and occupation during my life, out of the love for this city and the need to share this love with others, I have become a professional tour guide and ambassador to this city, showing the known and lesser known, the iconic spots and places off the beaten path, the history, geography and cultures of this unique and fantastic city! My training, my urban interests, my passions in history, art, photography, music and food (my Italian background?) is what makes me an exceptional tour guide. And one more fundamental thing: my desire to pass all this to you so you can have the greatest trip ever, eat the best food in New York City, find the best things to do and see the finest New York has to offer. On my tours you will feel like having a friend in New York showing you around their neighborhood. You call me, I listen, then suggest the perfect tour in New York City in the most interesting neighborhoods. Whether your interests are in art and architecture, history and human studies, food or music or you simply want to see the city's monuments and neighborhoods, I have the tour for you! A personal experience where New York history is always part of the tour, to better understand and live your visit in NY. I am also very attentive to your needs during my tours, I go at your pace and care about you and am very focused on safety (I worked as safety inspector for over 10 years!). So my tours are ideal for seniors, kids and families. If my calendar indicates unavailability, please message me anyway. Sometimes bookings change. Join me for a special adventure in New York City by taking one of my tours. Let's experience NYC's magic together! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ciao! Vieni con me, AMO questa città e sono sicuro che te ne innamorerai anche tu! Sono nato in Italia, nella bellissima Sicilia, ma sono cresciuto a New York. Sebbene l'architettura sia stata il mio principale interesse e occupazione durante la mia vita, l'amore per questa città e il desiderio di condividere questo amore con gli altri, sono diventato una guida turistica e ambasciatore di questa città, mostrando il noto e il meno conosciuto, I luoghi iconici e I luoghi fuori dai sentieri battuti, la storia, la geografia e le culture di questa città unica e fantastica! La mia formazione, I miei interessi, le mie passioni per la storia, l'arte, la fotografia, la musica e il cibo (dovuto forse al mio background italiano?) e' ciò che mi rende una guida turistica eccezionale. E un'altra cosa fondamentale: il mio desiderio di condividere con te tutto cio' cosi' da poter fare del tuo viaggio il più bello di sempre, provare il cibo migliore di New York City e trovare le cose migliori da fare e vedere che New York abbia da offrire. Durante I miei tour ti sembrerà di avere un amico a New York che ti mostrerà I loro quartieri. Mi chiami, iascolto, poi ti suggerisco il tour perfetto a New York City nei quartieri più interessanti. Se I tuoi interessi sono nell'arte, nell'architettura e nella storia, nel cibo o nella musica o se vuoi semplicemente vedere I monumenti e I quartieri della città, ho il tour che fa per te! Un'esperienza personale in cui la storia di New York è sempre parte del tour, per comprendere meglio e vivere al massimo la tua visita a New York. Sono anche molto attento alle tue esigenze durante I miei tour, seguo il tuo ritmo e mi prendo cura di te e sono molto concentrato sulla sicurezza (ho lavorato come ispettore della sicurezza per oltre 10 anni!). Quindi I miei tour sono ideali per anziani, bambini e famiglie. Se il mio calendario indica indisponibilità, ti prego di inviarmi un messaggio. A volte le prenotazioni cambiano. Unisciti a me per un'avventura speciale a New York City partecipando a uno dei miei tour. Sperimentiamo insieme la magia di New York! Francesco A. Licensed NYC Tour Guide 2016 Member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City) Masters degree in Design/History of Architecture Usually NONE! When it's a tour on a private car/bus, I do not drive, and I work only with licensed and insured drivers.

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Overview of your New York City tour

A MET tour is something you don't want to miss: from Ancient Egypt to Modern America in just 2 hours! A cleverly planned itinerary covers 5, 000 years and five continents - from a colossal Egyptian temple to ancient Roman frescoes, paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, magnificent Tiffany windows, and more. A great answer for those with limited time or traveling with children. The museum was created by a group of citizens whose mission was to open up a world of art to all Americans. Over its almost 150 year history the museum has collected works from across the globe, by world-famous artists such as Raphael, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso and Vermeer. Join me on a fun journey through the many worlds of the MET, for a museum experience quite unlike any other. Please note the MET is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Your New York City tour itinerary

We'll meet outside the Museum, main entrance, sidewalk across 82nd street. I'll take you on a 2-hour voyage in time across the planet, to show you the best the MET has to offer: - Egyptian Art - Roman and Greek Art - Pre-Colombian Art - The American Wing - Arms and Armor - The Masters of Impressionism: Manet, Monet, and Van Gogh - The Age of Dante, Giotto and much more! And May through October at the end of your tour you can enjoy the Roof Garden, a drink with beautiful views of Central Park. Then, if you want you can go back down and start over again!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This tour will be entirely by foot.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Museum tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission & Shopping, the MET has one of the best gift shops around!
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

1000 5th Avenue, New York, New York, 10028, United States

Meeting place inside main entrance to Museum (in front of 82nd street) by the Pharaoh's Statue.

Other details
Tour categories
Museums
Art And Culture
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
441812
Languages
Italian
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in New York City

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This private tour is perfect for art enthusiasts, families with children, and anyone with limited time who wants to experience the highlights of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's also suitable for those who want to connect with a local guide like Francesco A. for deeper insights into the art world.

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