Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
New York City, USAby City Wonders USA
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Skip the line
- Up to 20 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a tour that showcases its most iconic masterpieces in just two hours. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore 5,000 years of art and culture, from ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces. Begin at the Met’s entrance, where your guide will introduce the museum’s significance before leading you to the Egyptian Wing to admire the monumental Temple of Dendur. Then, discover the American Wing’s iconic works like “Washington Crossing the Delaware” and contrast them with European masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. The tour also includes highlights from Modern Art, featuring pieces by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso, each brought to life with fascinating insights. If visiting in summer, the experience concludes with stunning views from the Met’s rooftop garden. This City Wonders tour offers an enriching, expertly guided exploration of the Met, perfect for both art lovers and curious travelers.
What's included
- Expert, English-speaking local tour guide
- Group of 20 people or less
- Entry ticket to NYC Metropolitan Museum
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a tour that showcases its most iconic masterpieces in just two hours. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore 5,000 years of art and culture, from ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces. Begin at the Met’s entrance, where your guide will introduce the museum’s significance before leading you to the Egyptian Wing to admire the monumental Temple of Dendur. Then, discover the American Wing’s iconic works like “Washington Crossing the Delaware” and contrast them with European masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. The tour also includes highlights from Modern Art, featuring pieces by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso, each brought to life with fascinating insights. If visiting in summer, the experience concludes with stunning views from the Met’s rooftop garden. This City Wonders tour offers an enriching, expertly guided exploration of the Met, perfect for both art lovers and curious travelers.
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street
End point
Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The 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.
- Rooftop Terrace of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is closed November through February
- Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, behave in a disorderly manner, or pose a threat to other guests are subject to cancellation without refund
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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