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Meet The Met: Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour

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3 hours

Max 15

The Met Museum is a must see sight in New York City

Visit Ancient rooms with an experienced guide

Discover the remarkable wonders of Ancient Egypt

Your small group tour lets you see the best of the Met

The Temple of Dendur, with a fascinating story

Your guide is full of fascinating stories and information

A highlight of the tour is Papua New Guinea section

Take a step into Papua New Guinea on our Met tour

An amazing array of artistic masterpieces will be part of the tour

Being in the presence of a Van Gogh is something special

Modern Artists, like Jackson Pollock, can be seen and experienced

Take your time afterwards to appreciate the amazing works

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Why take this tour?

Highlights

Enjoy a specially-devised route through the museum, designed to ensure you get the most out of your tour
Interpret the masterpieces with the help of your guide, and learn the stories behind the artwork
Visit the Met's rooftop garden for incredible views over Central Park

Sites Visited
The Temple of Dendur
'Washington Crossing the Delaware'
'Madame X'
Sculpture Gallery
Ancient Pompeiian Room
Met Rooftop (seasonal)
Greek and Roman Statuary

Tour Includes
Admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Expert art historian tour guide

Take Walks: Take a trip around the world without leaving Central Park!

$64

Free Cancellation

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Latest Reviews

I'm so lucky that I had the chance of havin Katie as my guide I wish I would have the chance to take another tour with her...like a food tour I will still be in NY until Friday

Angel Nov 11, 2021

Thank you for a great tour!

Violette Apr 27, 2020

Kevin was amazing! For 3 hours we were mesmerised as he brought to life a fascinating range of objects and artworks held in the museum. He has a great ability to make things both understandable and enjoyable, and he made our group feel very welcome. Doing this tour is a great way to engage with the displays, and at the end of the tour you are free to spend the rest of the day in the museum. I would highly recommend it.

Jeremy Mar 01, 2020

Katie is a gem. She is so professional, funny and lovable! She brought the art to life and went above and beyond walking everyone where they needed to be at the end of the tour.

Jaye Feb 25, 2020

Morgan we terrific! However, I wish there were another tour that covered other parts of the Met that there isn't time to get to.

Debra Feb 09, 2020

Meeting Point

Meeting Point

1000 5th Ave (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

FAQs

Am I guaranteed to see all of the rooms and artworks listed?

All of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. However, the Met, like nearly all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. The Met also allows private parties to book out certain rooms for events (most commonly the Temple of Dendur), rendering them inaccessible for the duration of the event. If one of the listed pieces is unable to be viewed, the guide, at their discretion, will substitute another piece of important value.

Is the rooftop garden visitable all year?

Unfortunately not. The rooftop garden is only open from May through October, weather permitting. On other months your Met tour will include extra artworks instead, spending more time inside the Museum.

I use a wheelchair; can I take this tour?

Yes! The Met is fully wheelchair accessible. However, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. Tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. They will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs.

Can I take photos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

Non-flash photography is allowed. However, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited.

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