Meet The Met: Extended Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour

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Overview

Travel through 5,000 years of art history at the Met.
Skip the long lines with a pre-reserved ticket.
See art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Singer Sargent and more.
Learn about Ancient Egyptian burial techniques.
Marvel at an intact monument from Pompeii.
Get panoramic views of Central Park from a rooftop garden.
Hear fascinating stories behind the art.

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Stephan, was exceptional. His love for the Met could be felt in each exhibit we passed. He answered questions with confidence, dates and comparisons to peers or periods. Whatever the question merited. The Met is huge. It was awesome to see if with someone who loved it and also could help open me up to its treasures.

Viator customer · Barbara · Jan 04, 2026

Excellent

This museum is incredible and there are so much to see. And only two hours time, our guide took us through the most desirable areas to view and gave us interesting details in each room. It was very fast paced, so if you wanted to see something in greater detail, you’re gonna have to go back on your own. However, it is a great overview of the museum. Plus our guide, Stephan, was so knowledgeable and made it a very enjoyable experience. We highly recommend.

Viator customer · Christy · Jan 03, 2026

Excellent

The three-hour tour with Katie was amazing! Time flew by and we got to see many famous works of art, as well as hear fascinating stories from Katie. Everyone should take this tour, which not only includes seeing beautiful art, but also inspires you to reflect deeply. Thank you!

Viator customer · TATYANA · Jan 03, 2026

Excellent

Highly recommend a tour for this massive museum. You could spend days wandering the halls aimlessly, or get the history of the museum (and much more) and see the highlights of each department from a knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. We were traveling with our two kids (8&10) and the guide was engaging for them too.

Viator customer · Lauren · Dec 28, 2025

Excellent

Our experience was 5/5 stars. Charlie was a fantastic guide throughout our experience. He was very informative and explained everything extremely well. Lots of knowledge, wisdom and humour along the whole 3 hour period.

Tripadvisor customer · susaneton · Dec 26, 2025

Know Before You Book

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.

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.

Are there any items that I can't bring inside the Met with me?

The Met won’t allow any food or beverages inside the museum other than water. You are allowed to bring your backpack but need to leave it in the cloak room, which is free of charge. Also, no luggage allowed. Make sure to have enough time to go through check in.