8 Tours That Will Let You Experience the Very Best of New York City
Empty Met Tour
The Met, or Metropolitan Museum of Art, is the largest museum in the western hemisphere, boasting a collection of more than 2 million works which span the entire globe from antiquity to the present. As such, it also tends to draw millions of visitors every year.
For the opportunity to take in all its masterpieces in a more tranquil, uninterrupted atmosphere, take the Empty Met Tour, an exclusive excursion that give you access to the Fifth Avenue location before opening time. It’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the most impressive works in the world.
You’ll stand in silence and awe in front of the remarkable circa 23-10 BC Temple of Dendur in the Egyptian collection, and view pieces by greats like Rembrandt, Botticelli, Vemir, Rodin and more, without having to battle the crowds just to get a glimpse.
Wall Street Insider Tour
If you’re fascinated with Wall Street, you can get an in-depth look at the city’s renowned Financial District by taking the Wall Street Insider Tour. The 75-minute walking tour guided by former Wall Street professionals showcases four centuries of history that led to Wall Street’s creation, from a small Dutch trading post to the current market.
It passes Goldman Sachs, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building, the Deutsche Bank and the New York Stock Exchange, while providing participants with interesting tidbits in an entertaining way.
For an inside look at how some of the country's best alcoholic beverages are made — and for the chance to sample them — these brewery tours are top notch.
New York City Architecture Walking Tour
Architecture enthusiasts can take in some of the most iconic architectural landmarks on 42nd Street in Manhattan on this three-hour tour of Midtown. It features Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, Times Square and Tudor City.
You’ll get to stroll this storied route with a local expert who will point out some of the best examples of Beaux Arts, Art Deco and International-style architecture while learning how each one ties into New York City’s history.
