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NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the greatest art collections in the world. With over two million works of art and artifacts, ranging from ancient Greece and Egypt to Modern art from Europe, it is New York’s must-see museum.

Maximize your time with a small group guided tour or a private tour of popular galleries with an expert guide. Alternatively, explore on your own after a 30-minute orientation session.

Walk through 5000 years of art history, seeing the Egyptian temple of Dendur, masterpieces of the Robert Lehman collection, the original facade of a Wall Street bank, and more! Art movements like impressionism, cubism, and abstract expressionism unfold before your eyes.

If there's a specific area you're excited to visit, ask your guide. You can stay and explore the exhibits until closing.

With your entry ticket, you can also visit The Cloisters uptown on the same day. The Met has extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings for a quieter, exclusive experience.

City: New York City

Sat 19 Apr

Other dates

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Starting at $44.99

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Sat 19 Apr

Starting at $44.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan

Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen)

30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen)

Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen)

NYC Licensed Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small Group Guided Tours & Private Tours have a maximum of 15 people per tour guide
Galleries and artwork visited on the tour are subject to change dependent on gallery closures and artwork loans
Both Museum locations are closed on Wednesdays
The Main Museum on 5th Ave. Is normally open: 10AM – 5PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10AM – 9PM Friday and Saturday
The Met Cloisters in uptown are normally open 10AM – 5PM
The pre-orientation experience option is shown as 2 hours long. It includes the 30-minute pre-orientation experience and then self-guided time in the Museum. You can off course spend longer than 90 minutes in the Museum if you want, but this is the minimum amount of time you should allow.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Your 90-minute tour will showcase the Great Halls and famous Galleries.

Museum Mile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located on the famous Museum Mile on 5th Ave

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (33)

Teresa_S

Feb 2025

Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable on the Metropolitan Museum. In two hours he was able to show us all the highlights of the museum. I definitely recommend getting a guide if it is your first time visiting the museum because it can be overwhelming. Alex's enthusiasm and love of the museum was awesome!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that you had an excellent visit to the Metropolitan Museum with Alex. We’re proud that his knowledge and enthusiasm made your tour so special. As you mentioned, the museum can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, and we’re happy you enjoyed Alex’s expert guidance. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the pleasure of assisting you again in the future.

Carole_N

Jan 2025

Nice overview of what’s in the Met -was able to see the scope of what’s available for future visits along with some interesting information about the Met

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Glad to hear you enjoyed the overview of the Met! It’s such a vast museum, and getting a good sense of what’s there definitely helps plan future visits. Hope you discovered some highlights that you'll want to explore more next time!

Natalie_H

Jan 2025

Manny was our tour guide and was awesome! He was nice and very knowledgeable about the museum history and the art. He told stories that added a lot to the art we were looking at.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

It sounds like Manny really made the museum experience special! A knowledgeable guide who shares interesting stories can really bring the art to life. I’m glad you had such a great time with him! 🎨😊