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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Discover the Met's must-sees on a small-group guided tour. Explore Egyptian tombs, see iconic art, and unlock hidden stories behind the masterpieces.

Highlights

  • This 2-hour guided tour through the Metropolitan Museum of Art hits the highlights like the Temple of Dendur and Van Gogh.

  • Enjoy personalized attention from your guide with a small group and avoid Met crowds with skip-the-line tickets to the museum.

  • Your expert guide spills the tea on the Met's most fascinating artworks, from Egyptian mummies to the rumored Holy Grail.

  • Travel the globe in a whirlwind tour, admiring Greek statues, Roman frescoes, and iconic paintings like Monet's Water Lilies.

  • Fun fact: The Temple of Dendur is a real, 2,000-year-old temple brought from Egypt and rebuilt inside the Met.

Inclusions

  • 2-hour guided tour of Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights

  • English-speaking guide

  • Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art with ease

Skip the lines and navigate the vast Met Museum on this small-group tour with an expert guide. This 2-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time who want to maximize their Met experience. Your guide will lead you on a carefully curated route, showcasing the Met's must-see works. Marvel at perfectly preserved Ancient Egyptian tombs, including the fascinating dioramas depicting life in the times of Tutankhamun. Learn about the intriguing Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old Egyptian temple that was saved from destruction and meticulously reassembled within the Met's walls.

Get hidden art insights

You'll stand in awe of iconic works by Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, and more, gaining a deeper understanding of their artistic styles and inspirations. The tour also ventures beyond the superstars, introducing you to lesser-known treasures and sparking your curiosity with whispers surrounding the Antioch Chalice and the suit of armor worn by England's King Henry VIII. This carefully curated itinerary ensures you don't miss a beat, while the small group setting allows for personalized attention and a more intimate experience.

Itinerary

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)

  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries

  • Temple of Dendur

  • Tomb of Perneb

  • Greek and Roman Galleries

  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)

  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)

  • Picasso and Degas (Paintings)

  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)

  • John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

What to bring

  • Bring along your walking shoes for comfortable exploration.

What's not allowed

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography and tripods are no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.

Additional Information

  • Be prepared for a bag check. Arrive early and check your belongings beforehand.

  • Some galleries or artworks on the tour itinerary might be unavailable on the day of your visit due to unforeseen closures or loan arrangements.

  • For visitors using wheelchairs, the museum offers a more accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance (ground level). Please inform the staff there that you're meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

  • 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 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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

  • Landmark: In the main lobby to the right of the Information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.

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