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 3-hour 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, jewelry, ancient relics and architecture on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

City: New York City

Sat 28 Dec

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Starting at $62.00

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Sat 28 Dec

Starting at $62.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Small groups of only 15 people or fewer

Local guide

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
Some pieces of art may not be accessible depending on the rotation of exhibits
Rooftop garden is only accessible May through October, weather permitting
No flash photography or selfie sticks are permitted
Museum is wheelchair accessible; if you cannot access the front entrance via the stairs, there is a ground-level entrance one block south (81st Street and 5th Avenue); the desk there will give you temporary pass and allow you to take the elevator to meet your group in the main lobby
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Walks

An expert guide will lead you through 5,000 years of art, from Ancient Egypt to modern America, in just 3 hours

Central Park

Enjoy an iconic museum on miracle mile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art tour with an informative guide

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (259)

Michał P

Mar 2018

It's totally worth it, don't think twice. You'll see the highlights and don't get lost. It's a huge museum so abandon any hopes of exploring it on your own, you'd need many days. The tour gives you an overall view of what's in store plus plenty of less known facts. Have comfortable shoes!

Michael H

Feb 2018

Had a great tour. Time went by very quickly. Guide was very helpful in allowing us to understand more about each piece. Also, her expertise in navigating the museum definitely saved us time.

planner4

Jan 2018

Katie was absolutely delightful and incredibly knowledgeable. Since there were only two guests she was able to take the time to give us plenty of insights into special feature or stories about many works that we were viewing. I have toured in Italy with Jason, Simona and Stephan so I know what the "standards " of Walks tours!!. Katie totally gets it. I was particularly impressed by the reading that she seems to do on the side to enhance her ability. Her excitement for what she does is terrific. Thanks for a great tour! I would love for your NY tours to go beyond the "normal" sights. Since I'm from NJ and work in NYC, I'd love to take more of your tours in areas that are not as well known! Maybe other museums (like the Frick, MOMA or the Whitney). Downtown history is fun too. Maybe a Hamilton themed tour of lower Manhattan where it all began!