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Chelsea Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Professional Art Critic

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New York City, USA
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On average, this is booked 37 (22) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your accredited tour guide is a local professional art critic, writer and college instructor. She has created and led tours for over fifteen years in New York's galleries and museums and will take you to the most talked-about exhibitions of the moment. In our small group, you can ask questions and share observations while your guide fills in background info on the on the best shows in New York City!

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  • All taxes and fees
  • Local tour guide
  • Gratuities
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Chelsea
New York, NY, USA

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On this 2-hour tour, you’ll visit approximately seven of the most important contemporary art gallery shows of the moment, seeing and discussing artwork in variety of media. Exhibitions change every five to six weeks, so there is always something new to see. Your itinerary will include a range of mega-galleries and smaller space showing artwork by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tours take place rain or shine and meet in a different gallery for each tour. A message with the meeting location will be sent prior to the tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chelsea Contemporary Art Tour with NYC Professional Art Critic?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-33192P1

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What's Included

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  • All taxes and fees
  • Local tour guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should be able to stand and walk for two hours. Seating is usually not available.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tours take place rain or shine and meet in a different gallery for each tour. A message with the meeting location will be sent prior to the tour.
  • Your tour guide is licensed by New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs as a tour guide and is a member of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA USA).
  • Some galleries have stairs. Please let us know in advance if you need to avoid stairs so we can make sure the itinerary is accessible.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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