Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
2 h
Morning
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Overview
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: 525
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4.6 /5
based on 135 Devour customer ratings
based on 135 Devour customer ratings
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Latest Reviews
Excellent
We had an amazing tour with Rob C. He was engaging and informative. It was a great family activity in the city. Would highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · daniellemG421UD ·
Jun 13, 2026
Excellent
Exciting experience and lovely time
Tripadvisor customer · Lenka ·
Jun 12, 2026
Excellent
Our guide, Phil, was very informative and provided additional pictures of the art to give us a better perspective of the art. He was awesome!
Tripadvisor customer · Maria ·
Jun 11, 2026
Excellent
Our guide, Phil, was outstanding. He enhanced his presentation with photos related to the piece of art we were looking at. Phil was extremely knowledgeable and always polite and answered all our questions. He walked us to a variety of the museum sections to give us a taste of the art displayed in the museum. I highly recommend signing up for Phil as a Met tour guide. I’d like to go back and get a 4 hour tour with Phil!
Tripadvisor customer · Susan992 ·
Jun 10, 2026
Great
Guide was knowledgeable and interesting! Would have preferred to see and hear about more of the exhibits. This could be accomplished with less inconsequential details. While understanding that ‘quizzing’ is a way to engage the guest, it really slows the tour. I want to hear what the Guide has to share, not the other guests.
Tripadvisor customer · Linda ·
Jun 09, 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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