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If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Skip the Lines and Explore the Met’s Masterpieces
Experience the best of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a tour designed to highlight the world-renowned works that make the Met a must-visit destination. With us, you’ll skip the lines and dive straight into 5,000 years of art, guided by an expert who illuminates the Met’s greatest masterpieces and most iconic works. Designed for a maximum of two hours, this tour provides a condensed yet enriching journey suitable for all kinds of travelers, blending culture, history, and art.
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art! After a brief introduction about the tour’s theme and the Mets significance as a cultural treasure, your Met adventure begins in the Great Hall. From there, you’ll move seamlessly into the Egyptian Wing, where the monumental Temple of Dendur awaits. Transported block by block, this masterpiece holds stories of ancient civilizations that your guide will unravel, offering deeper understanding and appreciation.
Art from Every Corner of the World
Next, venture into the American Wing, where you’ll encounter iconic works like ""Washington Crossing the Delaware"" and landscapes that shaped the vision of America’s early art scene. Moving on, see how these American masterpieces contrast with the works of European masters. In the European Art galleries, you’ll marvel at masterpieces by the likes of Velazquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, each telling a story of artistic evolution across centuries.
The tour continues through the vibrant colors and bold expressions of Modern Art, featuring works by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes and insights that reveal the brilliance behind these revolutionary pieces.
Seasonal Access to the Met’s Stunning Roof Garden
If you’re visiting during the summer season, the tour culminates with access to the Met’s panoramic roof garden. Here, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, a perfect way to cap off your cultural adventure.
This tour is the finest way to experience the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a curated journey through art history with the added benefit of expert guidance. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a curious traveler, this experience showcases the rich culture, history, and unparalleled beauty that make the Met an essential destination.
- It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated. Missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- New York city tourist sites are among the most popular in the world, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours.
- Photography is permited throughout the tour, but might be limited in some MET exhibitions.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or our staff
Attraction Guidelines
- Most venues/attractions in NYC have airport-like security and item restrictions apply.
- MET does not allow bags bigger than a bag pack. If you bring a backpack you will be required to hold it in your hands.
- For further information please visit the Mets Visitors Guidelines - https://www.metmuseum.org/policies/visitor-guidelines"
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Meeting Point: Egyptian Sculpture in the Great Hall, inside Metropolitan Museum, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York - on the front entrance steps at the far right side
Metropolitan Museum Highlights Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access in New York