Meet The Met: Extended Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
3 h
Morning
15 max
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Overview
It’s possible to spend an entire day inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still not see everything, but this guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world’s greatest art museums. See the highlights of the collection and get special insight into the works of art on display, all within a small-group atmosphere.
What's Included
- 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.
Tour Itinerary
Boasting one of the world's largest art collections and spread over a whopping 17 acres (7 ha), The Met can be overwhelming. Scope out the best pieces in the museum's galleries with an expert guide, getting special insight into the stories behind the art on this small-group tour.
Walk up the hallowed steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a New York icon since its founding in 1870. This world-renowned institution boasts a collection of more than 2 million objects, from Roman artifac...
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Meeting Point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 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.
Meeting Point Map
Total Customer Reviews: 162
Verified Ratings
4.7 /5
based on 162 Devour customer ratings
based on 162 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Great
We took the three hour tour of the MET with Ryan as a guide. He was fabulous….knowledgeable and amusing. The time flew by, and we wanted more!
Verified · Sherri ·
Oct 10, 2024
· USA · Female · 65 to 74 years Great
Charlie was a truly excellent guide on my 3 hour highlights of the MET tour. Knowledge, good stories, great choice of items for inspection, he is clearly genuinely inspired by art. Wonderful guide.
Thankyou.
Verified · Sarah ·
Oct 02, 2024
· Australia · Female · 65 to 74 years Excellent
John was our walks guide, we did the three hour tour. I personally wouldn’t have done anything less. John did such a great job and I loved the back stories about artists and sculptures. My first time to The Met and it was all I thought it would be! This tour is a must especially if it’s your first time there.
Verified · Kerrie ·
Sep 30, 2024
· USA · Female · 45 to 54 years Excellent
I have done a lot of museum tours and this was among the best. Ryan was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and passionate. The three hours flew by. Thank you.
Verified · Patrick ·
Aug 16, 2024
· USA · Male · 35 to 44 years Excellent
I booked a tour program on another site, but there was an accident during the tour. It was our first time in New York, and we knew nothing about the Metropolitan Museum. We were very confused. However, we asked for help from an on-site City Walk staff member, who was very kind and connected us to customer service for assistance. The tour guide from City Walk was very easy to find among the crowd. The tour we joined in such a hurry turned out to be much better than we initially expected. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, adjusting the pace so we didn’t get tired during the 3-hour tour, showing us around and explaining various points. It was a truly valuable experience for me. Thank you.
Verified · Linda ·
Jun 28, 2024
· USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
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.
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