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The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Guided tours
- Dive deep into the world of art in a 3-hour tour at the Met, led by an art historian who'll bring alive works spanning 5000 years.
- Make the most of your visit with a specially devised route that ensures you see the iconic and less-known masterpieces, not offered elsewhere.
- Get access to an eclectic mix of artefacts, from an intact Egyptian temple to a Roman bedroom that survived Pompeii's ruins.
- Enjoy the privilege of an intimate tour, limited to 15 guests, for an enriching experience accessing the Met's rich art and history.
- Top off your tour with a visit to the rooftop garden, offering breathtaking views over Central Park, a hidden gem not commonly included in regular tours.
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.
- Skip lines and navigate the Met with an expert guide on a 2-hour tour, perfect for art enthusiasts on a tight schedule.
- This intimate experience allows you to ask your guide questions, discuss art history, and gain a deeper appreciation for the museum's treasures.
- Discover the fascinating history behind iconic artworks and lesser-known gems, from Egyptian tombs to ancient sculptures.
- Explore the controversial Antioch Chalice, rumored to be the Holy Grail, and hear the whispers surrounding this enigmatic artifact.
- See Monet's serene Water Lilies and lose yourself in Van Gogh's vibrant brushstrokes.
Inclusions
- 2-hour guided tour of Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights
- English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
- Ancient Egyptian Galleries
- Temple of Dendur
- Tomb of Perneb
- Greek and Roman Galleries
- Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
- 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.
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Why take The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?
Explore the best of what The Met has to offer on a specially-devised route with an expert guide.
- Expert insights: You will be guided through the museum's priceless collection of sculptures, jewels, artifacts, paintings, and more by an experienced English-speaking guide. The specially curated tour will take you through the most popular collections at The Met including paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Picasso and Claude Monet.
- Skip large crowds:Guided tours are a great way to have a smooth and hassle-free museum experience. The tour starts at 11 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. There will be smaller crowds, shorter lines and a quieter experience on weekday mornings at The Met.
- Navigate efficiently: Your tour includes a well-informed English-speaking tour guide to help you explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The small group tour of a maximum of 15 people will help you make the most of your trip to the largest museum in the United States in a short span of time.
- Save time: Those pressed for time can see the highlights of the museum through our meticulously curated tour. Choose between a two-hour and a three-hour tour, the latter of which shows you additional works.
Guided tours vs non-guided tours
Guided tours
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art guided tour includes admission to the museum and an expert English-speaking guide for small groups of 15 people or fewer.
- With a fixed itinerary you get to explore the various collections in the museum in the most efficient way.
- Enjoy an interactive and wholesome experience where you can learn about the artwork and museum’s history along with being able to view them.
- Between May and October, you will have access to the rooftop garden from where you can enjoy mesmerizing views of Central Park.
Non-guided tours
- You can explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art by yourself by opting for regular entry tickets.
- Make use of audio guides for a more insightful experience.
- A non-guided tour does not have a fixed itinerary and group of people. This gives you the freedom to explore the attraction at your own pace.
Highlights covered on The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour
Temple of Dendur
One of the most iconic and beloved works of art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Temple of Dendur was a gift from Egypt to the United States. It is the only ancient Egyptian temple in the United States. Built about two thousand years ago along the Nile River, it was gifted to the United States in 1965. In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson decided that it should go to The Met.
Ancient Egyptian Galleries
Discover the Egypt of Tutankhamun, learn about William, the ancient Egyptian hippo, and more at the Ancient Egyptian Galleries. This collection of ancient Egyptian art consists of approximately 26,000 objects of artistic, historical, and cultural importance. The Department of Egyptian Art was established in 1906.
Vincent van Gogh
Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was a world-renowned artist whose works of art powerfully influenced the current of Expressionism in modern art. After trying his hand at various vocations, he finally discovered his ability to bring paint alive on canvas. Over the course of his decade-long career (1880–90), he produced nearly 900 paintings.
Pablo Picasso
One of the most-influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso has greatly impacted the development of modern and contemporary art. He has created over 20,000 paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, theater sets and costumes in the span of his career. Even into his eighties and nineties, the artist continued to produce an enormous number of works.
John Singer Sargent
Italian-born American painter John Singer Sargent is famously known for his painting Madame X, a portrait of Madame Pierre Gautreau, a famous Parisian beauty. He eventually sold it to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although Sargent painted, showed, and won praise for both portraits and subject pictures, commissions for portraits increasingly defined his reputation.
Greek and Roman Galleries
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of Greek and Roman art comprises more than 30,000 works representing geographic regions of Greece and Italy It includes the art of many cultures and is among the most comprehensive in North America.The objects range from small, engraved gemstones to black-figure and red-figure painted vases to over-lifesize statues.
Frequently asked questions about The Metropolitan Museum of Art tours
Can I book a tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Yes, you can book a The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour online. Book your guided tour here.
How do I book a tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
You can book tickets online here. Explore this iconic museum with an expert tour guide. Explore your ticket options at the top of this page.
How much does The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour cost?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour tickets cost $52.7 and above.
What are the different types of The Metropolitan Museum of Art tours?
There are two types of guided tours of The Metropolitan Museum of Art based on the time spent in the tour. You can pick between the two hours or three hours tours.
What is included in the The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art guided tour includes admission to the museum and an expert English-speaking guide for small groups of 15 people or fewer.
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?
You will be guided through the museum's priceless collection of sculptures, jewels, artifacts, paintings, and more during The Metropolitan Museum of Art tour.
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.