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Met Opera Backstage Tour
- 1.25 hours
- $45
- Flexible Cancellations
Tour Highlights
- Uncover the fascinating history of New York City’s Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center
- Step inside the iconic 4,000 seat auditorium
- Visit backstage areas like the scenic and carpentry shops, wig shop, costume shop, and armory*
- See where opera singers get ready for performances in rehearsal and dressing room areas
- Admire the stunning mid-century lobby with its iconic curvy red staircase and starburst chandeliers
About This Tour:
The iconic lobby of the Met Opera alone is a stunning space, and the massive theater is breathtaking, but all of the magic is created behind the scenes. On this special access tour, guests will see firsthand how the opera’s extravagant productions come to life in buzzing backstage areas like the scenic and carpentry shops, the wig shop, costume shop, and see where the actors prepare in their dressing rooms.
Things to Know:
- Walking & Wheelchairs: The Backstage Tour includes considerable standing, walking, stairs, and elevators. The opera house is able to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or having other mobility challenges if a request is made at least 1 week before the desired tour date. Please call 212-870-7623 with questions and to reserve.
- Bags & Backpacks: Backpacks, briefcases, shopping bags, luggage, and other packages are not permitted on the tour, though a small purse/handbag/wallet may be carried. Checkroom facilities are not available, so please plan accordingly. Tourists with large bags and packages may be turned away from the tour and not refunded or rescheduled.
- Photography: Photography is not permitted while in the Metropolitan Opera House.
- Restrooms: There are no restrooms available on the tour route.
- Tourists may use the public facilities before and/or after the tour.
*Please note that as The Met Opera is a working opera house, not all areas may be available on every tour.
Cancellation Policy
Meeting Location
How to Get There?
FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund in the form of an Untapped New York gift card when you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of your tour. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
When canceled less than 24 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you.
Meeting Location
The group meets at The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center at the south end of the lobby.
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*Tours begin promptly on time! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
How to Get There?
By Subway: 1 train to 66th Street (Lincoln Center) Station
FAQ
How long is the tour?
This tour is approximately 75 minutes long.
Where does it end?
It ends at the same place it began, inside the Met Opera House.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate. The Backstage Tour includes considerable standing, walking, stairs, and elevators.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is! You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly indoors.
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