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How do I book a tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art?

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How much does The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour cost?

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What are the different types of The Metropolitan Museum of Art tours?

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What is included in the The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?

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In what languages are The Metropolitan Museum of Art guided tours?

The tour is available in English only.

What does The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour cover?

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How long is The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?

You can choose between a two-hour and a three-hour tour, the latter of which shows you additional works.

How many people can go on The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?

A small group of a maximum of 15 people can go on a guided tour of The Met.

Is The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour worth it?

Yes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art guided tour will help you make the most of your trip to the largest museum in the United States in a short span of time. In the tour, you will be taken through the Ancient Egyptian Galleries to see the Temple of Dendur, get insights into Vincent van Gogh and Monet paintings and learn a lot more about the artworks on display!

Do the guided tours include skip-the-line access?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour allows you to access the attraction on priority along with your tour guide.

Can I cancel a booked The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tours

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-Orientation Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Guided intro plus skip-the-line access for an efficient and enriching Met Museum visit

Everything you get: Enjoy a curated 30-minute guided intro with an expert, skip-the-line museum access, insider tips for navigating 5,000 years of art, and recommendations for current exhibitions and must-see highlights—all for a seamless, flexible experience at your own pace.
Why choose this: Save time, skip the stress, and enjoy meaningful insights that elevate your experience. With expert tips, a flexible schedule, and a smooth start, this is the smart, efficient way to explore a world-class collection—your time and curiosity deserve no less.

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Free cancellation

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2 hr.

Audio guide

Guided intro plus skip-the-line access for an efficient and enriching Met Museum visit

Everything you get: Enjoy a curated 30-minute guided intro with an expert, skip-the-line museum access, insider tips for navigating 5,000 years of art, and recommendations for current exhibitions and must-see highlights—all for a seamless, flexible experience at your own pace.
Why choose this: Save time, skip the stress, and enjoy meaningful insights that elevate your experience. With expert tips, a flexible schedule, and a smooth start, this is the smart, efficient way to explore a world-class collection—your time and curiosity deserve no less.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art (Fifth Avenue)
30-minute Orientation by a NYC Licensed Tour Guide
Self-guided audio tour of The Met in English

Guests under the age of 2 years are not allowed on this experience.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
The galleries and artworks included in the tour may vary based on gallery closures and artwork loans.
The 2 hours listed for the experience includes 30-minute guided pre-orientation followed by self-guided audio exploration of the museum. Set aside 90 minutes for your museum visit and stay back longer if you want to continue your exploration.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Discover the best works of art that the Met has to offer in a seamless way with a guided tour & skip-the-line access.

Everything you get: Skip the lines & dive straight into 5,000 years of art history on this highlights tour. With an English-speaking professional by your side, you will explore some of the world-famous masterpieces, including the Temple of Dendur & Van Gogh’s Starry Night, while gaining insider insights along the way.
Why choose this: Save time with skip-the-line entry and enjoy an expert-led journey through The Met’s most celebrated collections, including Monet's Water Lilies.

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Free cancellation

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Flexible duration

Discover the best works of art that the Met has to offer in a seamless way with a guided tour & skip-the-line access.

Everything you get: Skip the lines & dive straight into 5,000 years of art history on this highlights tour. With an English-speaking professional by your side, you will explore some of the world-famous masterpieces, including the Temple of Dendur & Van Gogh’s Starry Night, while gaining insider insights along the way.
Why choose this: Save time with skip-the-line entry and enjoy an expert-led journey through The Met’s most celebrated collections, including Monet's Water Lilies.

Inclusions

2-3 hour guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights
English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
Ancient Egyptian Galleries
Temple of Dendur
Greek and Roman Galleries
Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

Tip: Just a short walk from the Met, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) houses modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
Some galleries or artworks on the tour itinerary might be unavailable on the day of your visit due to unforeseen closures or loan arrangements.
For visitors using wheelchairs, the museum offers a more accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance (ground level). Please inform the staff there that you're meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Uncover 5,000 years of art with a broader and richer extended guided tour of the museum.

Everything you get: Go on a 3-hour extended tour of the Met with an art historian, exploring masterpieces by Van Gogh & Picasso, hidden gems, and lesser-known collections. Enjoy deeper insights, more galleries, rich storytelling, and visit the rooftop garden with stunning Central Park views.
Why choose this: Take more time appreciating the art on an extended tour, gaining comprehensive insights from your professional guide and exclusive rooftop access.

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Free cancellation

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3 hr.

Uncover 5,000 years of art with a broader and richer extended guided tour of the museum.

Everything you get: Go on a 3-hour extended tour of the Met with an art historian, exploring masterpieces by Van Gogh & Picasso, hidden gems, and lesser-known collections. Enjoy deeper insights, more galleries, rich storytelling, and visit the rooftop garden with stunning Central Park views.
Why choose this: Take more time appreciating the art on an extended tour, gaining comprehensive insights from your professional guide and exclusive rooftop access.

Inclusions

Entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Expert art historian tour guide
Small group tour of 15 people or fewer

Tip: Be prepared for the unexpected – Henry VIII's armour is one of the many quirky artefacts housed in the Met.
Non-flash photography is allowed.
Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside the Museum.
Selfie sticks are prohibited.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Although the tour lasts for 3 hours, guests are welcome to remain at the museum beyond its conclusion.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Private Tours

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Private VIP Tour

Personalize your Met experience with a private tour guided by an expert.

Skip the lines and enjoy priority access to the Met, making the most of your time with a dedicated guide.
Get an expert-led deep dive into iconic pieces such as Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, the Temple of Dendur, and Rembrandt’s masterpieces.
Your tour can be customized to suit your interests and you can ask all the questions you want, making it an engaging and informative experience.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and families seeking a tailored museum experience filled with fascinating insights.
Discover the museum’s vast collection spanning 5,000 years, including works from Ancient Egypt, the European Masters, and modern American art.

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Free cancellation

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2 hr. 30 min.

Guided tour

Personalize your Met experience with a private tour guided by an expert.

Skip the lines and enjoy priority access to the Met, making the most of your time with a dedicated guide.
Get an expert-led deep dive into iconic pieces such as Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, the Temple of Dendur, and Rembrandt’s masterpieces.
Your tour can be customized to suit your interests and you can ask all the questions you want, making it an engaging and informative experience.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and families seeking a tailored museum experience filled with fascinating insights.
Discover the museum’s vast collection spanning 5,000 years, including works from Ancient Egypt, the European Masters, and modern American art.

Inclusions

Private museum tour
Skip ticket and entry queues
Expert tour guide exclusively for you
All entrance fees

Exclusions

Parking

Food or drink
Hotel-transfers
Gratuities

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
Flash photography and tripods are not allowed inside the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Combos

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Combo (Save 5%): Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour + New York City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See art masterpieces & top landmarks in NYC at your own pace — all in one value-packed combo!

This cost-effective combo shows you the best of both Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Your expert guide will take you on a 2-hour tour, skipping long lines to let you admire iconic works by Monet, Van Gogh, and others with ease.
The 1-day New York hop-on hop-off pass connects 19 stops near popular attractions like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
Open-top buses let you immerse yourself in the NYC bustle while listening to the onboard pre-recorded commentary in one of the six languages available.
With the flexibility to book both on the same day or different days, curate your visits to suit your itinerary.

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Guided tour

See art masterpieces & top landmarks in NYC at your own pace — all in one value-packed combo!

This cost-effective combo shows you the best of both Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York with a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Your expert guide will take you on a 2-hour tour, skipping long lines to let you admire iconic works by Monet, Van Gogh, and others with ease.
The 1-day New York hop-on hop-off pass connects 19 stops near popular attractions like Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge.
Open-top buses let you immerse yourself in the NYC bustle while listening to the onboard pre-recorded commentary in one of the six languages available.
With the flexibility to book both on the same day or different days, curate your visits to suit your itinerary.

Inclusions Metropolitan Museum of Art

2-hour guided tour of Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights
English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art

NYC HOHO

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
Access to Downtown & Uptown Loops
Bike rental offer (rent for 1 hour & get 2 hours free)
Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Portuguese
Free mobile app to navigate and view stops

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Downtown Loop (Red Route)

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (M&M’s World)
Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (M&M’s World)
Frequency: Every 10 to 15 mins
Popular Stops: Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Chinatown

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)

First bus: 10am from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)
Last bus: 4pm from stop #13 (Hope Sculpture)
Frequency: Every 60 mins
Popular Stops: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Columbus Circle

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tip: Want to visit the museum during your hop-on hop-off tour, then drop off at stop 16 on the Uptown Loop.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography and tripods are no-go inside the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.
Be prepared for a bag check. Arrive early and check your belongings beforehand.
Some galleries or artworks on the tour itinerary might be unavailable on the day of your visit due to unforeseen closures or loan arrangements.
For visitors using wheelchairs, the museum offers a more accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance (ground level). Please inform the staff there that you're meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

NYC HOHO