Discover the highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on this 3-hour guided tour. Explore a vast collection of art, jewelry, relics, and architecture with a knowledgeable guide.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Ascend the revered steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a New York landmark since its establishment in 1870. This globally acclaimed museum houses a collection exceeding 2 million items, ranging from Roman relics to 19th-century artworks.
Your guide will take you past models of Egyptian tombs to the Temple of Dendur, dating back to 15 BC. Then, journey to Tudor-era England to view King Henry VIII’s suit of armor and learn the myths surrounding the Antioch Chalice—thought to be the Holy Grail. Wander through the Greek and Roman statues, soaking in the historical ambiance as you admire ancient frescoes and busts of former emperors. Discover the controversy behind John Singer Sargent’s Madame X and enjoy the highlights—and some hidden treasures—of the Met, all with the guidance of a knowledgeable art expert.
This guided tour of the Met is the ideal way to explore the treasures within one of the world’s premier art museums. Choose between the 2-hour or 3-hour tour options.
- Small groups of only 15 people or fewer
- Local guide
- Admission ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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.
- Some pieces of art may not be accessible depending on the rotation of exhibits
- Rooftop garden is only accessible May through October, weather permitting. Available only for the 3-hour option.
- 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
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.