New York City walking tour, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, ferry, your own website & photo-video gallery development

What Included?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)

Explore over 5,000 years of global art—from Egyptian temples to European masterpieces. Located on Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile, The Met offers a rich tapestry of history, creativity, and innovation.

• Admission: $30 for adults; pay-what-you-wish for NY, NJ, and CT residents. Your tour booking includes only one ticket to this museum; any additional members of your group must purchase their own tickets to enter The Met.
• Hours: Thu–Tue, 10 AM–5 PM; Fri–Sat until 9 PM
• Highlights: Temple of Dendur, Impressionist gallery, and Roof Garden views.To see the major wings and a good portion of the permanent collection, we will spend 3-5 hours.

Central Park

The Central Park Reservoir, officially known as the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir,In 1994, it was renamed in honor of the former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who was a great advocate for Central Park and lived nearby. It is the largest body of water in Central Park, spanning 106 acres and holding about a billion gallons of water. Historically, it was a vital part of New York City’s drinking water system. While it no longer serves that primary function (the city now relies on upstate reservoirs), it remains an important part of the park’s landscape and ecosystem.

Museum Mile

Museum Mile is a nickname given to a section of Fifth Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The “mile” is actually about one and a half miles long, stretching from 82nd to 105th Street, and is home to one of the world’s densest concentrations of cultural institutions.

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met): The largest art museum in the United States and a major landmark.
• Neue Galerie New York: A museum of early 20th-century German and Austrian art and design.
• Guggenheim Museum: The iconic spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: The only museum in the U.S. dedicated to historical and contemporary design.
• The Jewish Museum: A museum dedicated to art and artifacts of Jewish culture.
• Museum of the City of New York: Explores the history and culture of New York City and its people.

Museum Mile Festival
The “Museum Mile” also refers to a popular annual event that takes place in June. During this festival, many of the museums along this stretch of Fifth Avenue offer free admission during special evening hours, and the street is closed to traffic, allowing visitors to walk freely between the institutions and enjoy live music and other street-side entertainment.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

It is a world-renowned art museum located in New York City, famous for both its collection of modern and contemporary art and for its unique architecture. It was designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
A “Temple of the Spirit”: Wright’s vision was to create a “temple of the spirit” that would enhance the viewing of art. He chose a distinct cylindrical design that stands in stark contrast to the traditional rectilinear buildings of Manhattan.
The Rotunda: The museum’s most striking feature is its main rotunda. Visitors take an elevator to the top and then descend a continuous, spiraling ramp that gently slopes down to the ground floor. This design allows for a seamless, continuous viewing experience of the artworks displayed along the ramp’s walls.The design was highly controversial at the time of its completion in 1959. Critics and artists debated whether the building’s powerful form would overshadow the art it was meant to display. Today, however, it is widely regarded as one of the most important architectural landmarks of the 20th century.
Location: The museum is located at 1071 Fifth Avenue, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, facing Central Park.
Collection: Its permanent collection includes significant works by masters of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, early Modern, and contemporary art, including works by artists like Vasily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock.

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York

While there have been reports of closures of specific diplomatic annexes and visa centers in New York and other U.S. cities in recent years, the Consulate General itself remains open and operational. The consulate provides services to Russian citizens and a range of consular services to foreign nationals residing in its consular district.

Hunter College Campus Schools

These are schools, not tourist sites. The high school building controversially retains Norman castle-like elements from a former armory, earning it the nickname “The Brick Prison.” Thomas Hunter Hall offers a contrasting, grand Gothic Revival design by C.B.J. Snyder, with a notable limestone facade and leaded-glass windows.

Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

It’s the only example of Moscow Baroque architecture in New York City and possibly the entire United States. The cathedral has a dramatic backstory tied to the political upheavals in Russia during the 20th century. It was completed in 1902 and became the official American headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1905. Its striking facade and the ornate interior make it a very photogenic location.

The Mount Sinai Hospital

The Mount Sinai Hospital is a major academic medical center located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, bordering Central Park. It is a renowned institution known for its: Comprehensive Care, Research and Innovation. It is the flagship hospital of the Mount Sinai Health System, a large network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, a significant landmark in the city.

Museum of the City of New York

Focus on NYC History: Its entire collection and mission are dedicated to showcasing the city’s diverse past and present. It tells the story of New York from its early days as a Dutch settlement to its current status as a global metropolis. Comprehensive Collections: The museum houses a vast array of artifacts, photographs, fashion, decorative arts, and historical documents that bring the city’s history to life. You can see everything from vintage subway maps and 19th-century costumes to contemporary urban photography. Museum of the City of New York has a “pay-what-you-wish” policy for tickets purchased in person at the front desk.

Conservatory Garden

This is a formal garden located on the northeast side of Central Park, near East 105th Street. It is divided into three distinct sections:
Italianate Garden: The main entrance is through the Vanderbilt Gate, and the garden features a large lawn and the Untermyer Fountain.
French-style Garden: Known for its circular planting beds and the beautiful “Three Dancing Maidens” fountain.
English-style Garden: This section is more informal and romantic, with winding paths and perennial flowerbeds, and is where you’ll find the Burnett Fountain.
The Conservatory Garden is a very popular and highly recommended destination for tourists, particularly for those who appreciate formal gardens, tranquility, and beautiful flora.

1.6 miles to the ferry

Choose 1 way to get to the ferry terminal:
Walk to the ferry: 35 min.
Bus: 25 min. Cost is $2.90
Taxi: 10 min. 1.6 miles in NYC will cost roughly $9 to $15

East 90th Street ferry terminal.

This terminal serves two routes:

Astoria Route: This route connects Manhattan’s Upper East Side (East 90th Street) with Astoria, Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, East 34th Street, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Wall Street/Pier 11.

Soundview Route: This route connects East 90th Street to Soundview, as well as several other stops including Wall Street/Pier 11, Stuyvesant Cove, and East 34th Street.

Fares:
A single adult ticket is $4.50. Transfers to other NYC Ferry routes are free within 120 minutes of starting your one-way trip.