Met Express: Highlights of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
What your day looks like
This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!). Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead the way through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of NYC's celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The experience, in brief
- Join this carefully curated tour of NYC's incomparable Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
- Excellent for those short on time, those with limited attention spans, and kids!
- Meet an expert artinclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
The journey, in full
You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out. You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?) You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
Your day, step by step
New York City
Sightseeing at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What to know before booking
Included
Local English-speaking guide Expertly guided walking tour Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
Not Included
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off Gratuities
Restrictions
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Meeting & Pickup
Depart from 1000 5th Ave, (Main lobby of the Metropolitan Museum of Art), New York City, New York, 10028, US. Tour ends at 1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY, 10028, US. Meet in the main lobby to the right of the Information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh. The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Had the t wo hours tour. Am sorry I didn't sign up for an additional hour because it was wonderful. Guide, Kat, was outstanding. Very knowledgeable but also charming and fun.
We loved Kate! She was knowledgeable and super fun! Would highly recommend a tour with her and this provider!
Excellent, informative tour led by Ryan, who was very knowledgeable and insightful. Definitely the way to see the museum!
Enjoyed our tour with Mel. We appreciated how he clearly explained the historical context for the art we visited, and showed us standout pieces of work. I think perhaps we left wishing we had taken a 3 hour tour.
Your guide very knowledgeable. Great sense of humor Attentive to different ages and languages of the group Enthusiastic Great little quiz at the end of the tour Spent own time at end of tour to answer questions