New York City Art Gallery Tour

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Overview

Tour unmissable shows in New York City’s world-renowned galleries! Delve into the world of contemporary art on a two-hour tour that will give you a real sense of what's current in art right now. Come on your own to meet new people, bring friends, family, or a date. Your guide has researched dozens of shows and will lead you on an engaging sequence of eight to ten galleries.
As you stroll and take in each show, you gain insight into artists' creative process, hear what artists have said about their own work, and engage your curiosity while getting to know new friends or old friends anew. Tours are highly interactive and freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, an artist, art writer, and university art professor. She combs through dozens of galleries, mixing long-established with newly minted spaces to track down the most unmissable work on view. Let Jody give you an experience that brings to life the best of what artists do.

What's Included

  • Walking Tour of select NYC galleries
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Chelsea, New York, NY, USA

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The end point is in Chelsea. The exact block varies due to which galleries Jody includes on your tour.

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What To Expect

Chelsea

Meet the other guests and your guide Jody in the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan, NYC. The galleries on the tour are within easy walking distance from each other, usually 10 blocks. The tour takes you from one show to the next, gathering briefly for a moment of introduction to the artist and their work before seeing the exhibit. As you take in the work, you will gain insight into artists' working processes, hear what they have said about their own art, ask questions and engage your curiosity. Gallery shows are installed and taken down every several weeks. Therefore we will visit different galleries depending on their exhibition schedules.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • The galleries we will visit will depend on their exhibition schedules.

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the New York City Art Gallery Tour is as follows:Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitnessMinimum age is 16 yearsThe galleries we will visit will depend on their exhibition schedules.Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

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

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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.
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