Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
2 h
Morning
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What's Included
- Avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the Met.
- See impeccably preserved Ancient Egyptian tombs.
- Hear all the gossip about the Antioch Chalice.
- Take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines.
- Visit the best of the Met with an art expert to guide you.
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Total Customer Reviews: 480
Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 133 Devour customer ratings
based on 133 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
Really just an overview of what the Met has to offer. After the tour you can go back and see things in more depth. It includes an all day ticket so staying until closing is a bonus
But please be on time ( which is 15 minutes prior to the tour starting). Of the 15 people who purchased the tour 6 people for 11am. Tour showed up 15 min late. We all waited while tickets were purchased for them so we all started 15 min late which made our tour 15 minutes shorter. The same 6 left the tour without telling the guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Viator customer · Margaret ·
Mar 26, 2026
Excellent
Jared was great for our tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. So so worth it and will definitely do it again in the future!
Verified · Emily · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years ·
Mar 22, 2026
Excellent
Kevin gave us an amazing 2-hour express tour of The Met! His deep knowledge of art and history brought every piece to life, and his subtle humor made the experience genuinely fun. He was incredibly flexible, tailoring the tour to what we wanted to see while adding context that enriched everything. Knowledgeable, witty, and adaptable—Kevin made our visit unforgettable!
Tripadvisor customer · Jenna ·
Mar 21, 2026
Excellent
Kevin was great very knowledgeable!
Tripadvisor customer · Dougie ·
Mar 21, 2026
Excellent
Kevin was phenomenal! Great tour to see highlights of The Met.
Tripadvisor customer · Erin ·
Mar 21, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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