Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour in New York City booking from $69.00

Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour

Overview

One of the world’s greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days inside. This tour cuts to the chase, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights for an in-depth look. A knowledgeable guide introduces you to a broad spectrum of art, jewellery, ancient relics and architecture on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

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, choose between the 2-hour or 3-hour options.
A visit to the Met's rooftop garden for panoramic views of Central Park is included only from October to May and for the 3-hour option.

City: New York City

Sat 16 Aug

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What's Included

Small groups of only 15 people or fewer

Local guide

Admission ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Non-flash photography is allowed. However but cannot be used inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited. Please note there is a security check before entering the building that can take up to 15 minutes.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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. Hear about the scandal behind John Singer Sargent's Madame X and enjoy the highlights—and even a few hidden gems—of the Met, with a knowledgeable art expert guide to lead the way. 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, chose between the 2 hour or 3 hour options.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (749)

T.C.

Oct 2015

I took the 3-hour extended tour and I love it. Met is already too famous so I don't need to rave about the museum anymore. However, there's a reason you choose to visit a museum with a tour guide, that's the tour guide him/herself. Our guide of the day was Jason. Within the mere 3 hours, he managed to give me more knowledge about art and art history than I can ever learn at school. He was patient and passion about art and you can feel it by the way he conveyed his speech. He managed to give us information without making use snooze off as the professors in school. As a matter of fact, his speech was so interesting that we collected quite many stray along the way through the museum and he had to keep un-invite them. Highly recommended, especially if you're as clueless about art as I am.

Patricia M

Jul 2015

DO visit the MET! There is something here for every person to enjoy in this beautiful building- and space to see it. DO visit the roof top for a refreshing break and a beverage from the nice snack bar and take in the great view! - snap some photos! END your visit when you are tired and done looking. DO NOT eat at the museum restaurant- ugh! It is a glorified cafeteria with waiters, a limited, small portion, menu of over-priced food and beverages! Eat somewhere else after you leave - anywhere outside the museum would be better! SO, go to the MUSEUM, not the restaurant, and have a good time!

I8139CZericab

Feb 2025

Enthusiastic guide took us like a spear through all the highlights. He showed us things that were not self-evident and actively involved all participants in the tour. Compliments!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide’s enthusiasm made it an exciting experience. It’s great to know that you discovered hidden gems and that the guide kept everyone engaged throughout. We truly appreciate your compliments and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Warm Regards, Sarah Walks & Devour Team

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