Untapped New York - Met Opera Backstage Tour

Normally: Adult $45.00 - Child $45.00

Admission included with your Sesame Attraction Pass

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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

What You Get

Free admission with the Sesame Attraction Pass.

How To Redeem

After you have purchased your Sesame Attraction Pass, go to your account to book your ticket.

Hours of operation

Tour Times Vary
Duration 75 min

Address

Untapped New York - Met Opera Backstage Tour

The group meets at The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center at the south end of the lobby. Metropolitan Opera House address is: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023

How To Get There: By Subway: 1 train to 66th Street (Lincoln Center) Station

Description

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.

Please Note:
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.