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Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Tour guide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art holding a painting print in a gallery.
Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait with straw hat in gold frame at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Guests viewing Egyptian sculptures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Wooden sculptures and artifacts in glass cases at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gallery.

Duration

3 hr

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Guided tour

Unearth the secrets of 5000 years of art with an expert guide in a 3-hour tour of the Met, including a visit to its scenic rooftop garden.

4.6/5

(8)

GIORGIO ROBERTO BALDANZI

Giorgio

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The museum has many pieces to see. The 3-hour visit ended up being too much of a rush in the end to be able to still show the highlights
Armen Janzen

Armen

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A guided tour provided an overview that we could not have done by ourselves. The guide was incredibly well informed and provided an organized approach to understand what we were viewing.
Shirley Wilson

Shirley

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Plenty of interesting stories to go with the art and loads of fascinating background information.
    • Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.
    • With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.
    • Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.
    • Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!
    • Entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • Expert art historian tour guide
    • Small group tour of 15 people or fewer
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Uncover 5,000 years of art with an extended guided tour

    Dive deep into the rich history of global art with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met that offers a broader and more immersive exploration of its world-renowned collection. Led by an expert art historian, this tour takes you beyond the highlights, unveiling hidden gems and deeper insights into 5,000 years of artistic mastery.

    A richer, more comprehensive experience

    Stand before the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian marvel, and step into a preserved Roman bedroom from Pompeii. Admire the bold strokes of French Expressionism and the intricate craftsmanship of ceremonial artifacts from Papua New Guinea. Unravel the fascinating stories behind iconic masterpieces, from the intrigue of Sargent’s Madame X to the emotion behind Washington Crossing the Delaware. With expert storytelling and a more in-depth exploration of works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rembrandt, this intimate tour—capped at 15 guests—offers you an embracive journey through the Met.

  • What’s allowed

    • Non-flash photography is allowed.

    What’s not allowed

    • Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
    • Private events are occasionally hosted at the Temple of Dendur without prior notice. Typically held in the evening, these events may affect the availability of tours. In such instances, alternative works from the Egyptian collection will be featured.
    • The rooftop garden is accessible from May to October, depending on weather conditions. During other months, your Met tour will feature additional artworks indoors.
    • Although the tour lasts for 3 hours, guests are welcome to remain at the museum beyond its conclusion.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide in the main lobby of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    • Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States.

    • Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks."

    • Landmark: To the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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