Meet The Met: Extended Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
Highlights
- Travel through 5,000 years of art history at the Met.
- Skip the long lines with a pre-reserved ticket.
- See art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Singer Sargent and more.
- Learn about Ancient Egyptian burial techniques.
- Marvel at an intact monument from Pompeii.
- Get panoramic views of Central Park from a rooftop garden.
- Hear fascinating stories behind the art.
Overview
Explore centuries of art from around the world on a guided tour of Metropolitan Museum in NYC. Discover art from 5 continents, Ancient Egypt, and modern - day America with skip-the-line access.
it’s possible to spend an entire day inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still not see everything, but this guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world’s greatest art museums. See the highlights of the collection and get special insight into the works of art on display, all within a small-group atmosphere.
Boasting one of the world's largest art collections and spread over a whopping 17 acres (7 ha), The Met can be overwhelming. Scope out the best pieces in the museum's galleries with an expert guide, getting special insight into the stories behind the art on this small-group tour.
Walk up the hallowed steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a New York icon since its founding in 1870. This world-renowned institution boasts a collection of more than 2 million objects, from Roman artifacts to 19th-century paintings. Your guide leads you by models of Egyptian tombs to the Temple of Dendur, which dates to 15 BC.
Cross over to Tudor-era England to check out King Henry VIII's suit of armor, and hear the legends that surround the Antioch Chalice—believed to be the Holy Grail. Meander through the Greek and Roman statuary, absorbing the sense of history as you admire ancient frescoes and the busts of emperors past.
Watch the sunlight filter through Art Nouveau stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and ponder a bronze cast of Rodin's The Thinker. Admire the brushstrokes in landscapes painted by Monet and Van Gogh, and study moody works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Listen to the story that inspired David's Death of Socrates, hear about the scandal behind John Singer Sargent's Madame X, and stand before Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware. Weather dependent, your tour ends at the rooftop sculpture garden for sweeping views over Central Park and the city skyline.
Points of interest
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Temple of Dendur, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum will need to enter the museum to the left of the main entrance (while facing it) where a ground level entrance is located. Please inform the staff you are meeting a tour group in the main lobby.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Know before you go
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour.
Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum will need to enter the museum to the left of the main entrance (while facing it) where a ground level entrance is located. Please inform the staff you are meeting a tour group in the main lobby.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
