Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

4.8(241)2 hFree cancellationBy City Wonders USA

About this activity

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

Not included

✕Gratuities

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

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
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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