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. Choose an express tour, or opt for an extended tour to discover even more.

Skip the entrance lines at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
A guide knows the museum well so you can see more of the Met in less time
Small-group tour limited to 15 people provides an intimate experience
Choose between express and extended options to suit your schedule

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This express tour skips the line and sees Met highlights in a few hours.

What's Included

Local guide
Small groups of only 15 people or fewer

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
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. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art—or, as it’s affectionately called by New Yorkers, The Met—boasts an immense collection of art and artifacts that span more than 6,000 years of human history. It’s one of the world’s great museums. So great, it has the ability to overwhelm even its most artistically astute visitors. This tour, though, is the antidote to that.

Skip the line and stroll right into the museum. After meeting your guide in the lobby head off with your guide who explains the significance of each piece of art you stop to look at and curates a perfect tour of the museum's highlights.

To enjoy even more time at the museum, book an extended tour to see as much as possible.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Some pieces of art may not be accessible depending on the rotation of exhibits
Rooftop garden is only accessible May through October, weather permitting. Available only for the 3-hour option.
No flash photography or selfie sticks are permitted
Museum is wheelchair accessible; if you cannot access the front entrance via the stairs, there is a ground-level entrance one block south (81st Street and 5th Avenue); the desk there will give you temporary pass and allow you to take the elevator to meet your group in the main lobby
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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A must when being in NYC!

Hermine_G, Apr 2024

We had a great time with our guide Kevin who provided us with a lot of interesting facts (especially about Egyptian and Chinese exhibits 🤩).

Interesting museum accompanied by an excellent guide

Jenny_L, Apr 2024

Excellent guide, Ryan. He was the 2hrs very active and he seemed to know history and the Greek mythology very well.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Jenny, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Ryan provided an excellent tour experience and impressed you with his knowledge of history and Greek mythology. It sounds like you had a fascinating and engaging time exploring with him. If you ever want to delve deeper into history and mythology, we'd love to welcome you back for another tour! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Ryan was a great tour...

Neil_O, Apr 2024

Ryan was a great tour guide! He was super knowledgeable and was able to lead us around the museum efficiently to see the highlights.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Neil, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that Ryan made your museum experience enjoyable and informative. It's fantastic to know that his knowledge and efficiency helped you see the highlights of the museum. If you ever want to explore more, we'd love to have you join us for another tour! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Great experience

Janet_T, Apr 2024

Well informed guide . Overall GREAT experience. Good way to see the highlights and then youcan go back for more if you like

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Janet, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Ryan. It's fantastic to know that our tour provided you with a glimpse of the highlights, leaving you with the option to explore further on your own. If you ever decide to return for more adventures, we'll be here to welcome you back with open arms! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Recommend

jennifer_R, Apr 2024

Phil was very knowledgeable. I liked it because I didn’t wander around wandering where I was going, and he showed us all the areas of the museum

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Jennifer, We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Phil as your guide! Having a knowledgeable guide like Phil can truly enhance the museum visit by ensuring you see all the highlights without wandering aimlessly. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and we hope to see you again soon for another enriching tour! Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Fast Paced and fun

Marc_C, Apr 2024

I took this tour on my trip and and so much fun. Jet was our Guide and he catered the tour to what we wanted to see the most. I appreciated that we didn't linger to much on any of the stops. i felt that i was able to see the most of the museum and was able to maximize the time.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Marc, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had so much fun on the tour with Jet. It's wonderful to know that he tailored the experience to your preferences and that you felt you maximized your time at the museum 😊 We hope to see you again soon for more memorable adventures! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Excellent experience

Shannon_M, Apr 2024

Excellent guide, Kevin. Learned a lot that we would have missed solo. Whole process was streamlined, with easy check in.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Shannon, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that Kevin was an excellent guide and that you learned a lot from the tour that you might have missed solo. It's great to know that the whole process was streamlined and that check-in was easy for you. If you ever want to explore more and learn even more, we'd love to welcome you back for another enriching experience in the future! Best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Interesting and entertaining

Michael_S, Apr 2024

A guide that we had was excellent. He provided any background story so he got extremely interesting and entertaining.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Michael, Thank you for sharing! We're delighted to hear that your guide was excellent and made the experience extremely interesting and entertaining with their background stories. We appreciate your feedback! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Exhausting

Meridith_T, Mar 2024

The tour was exhausting and a huge disappointment. I did not purchase a tour of the MET to engage in a marathon sprint from key highlights from the tour guide. The tour guides sense of humor was off putting and detracted from the museum experience. Our time at the Met was the least satisfying part of our trip to New York. I would not recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Meridith, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we sincerely apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide enriching and enjoyable experiences for all our guests, and it's disheartening to learn that this was not the case for you. We'll review your comments with our team to ensure that improvements are made, particularly regarding pacing and the guide's approach. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your honesty. Kind wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Guided tour at the Metropolitian Museum

Sarah_B, Mar 2024

We went to the MET on a guided tour , our guide, Roberta, was wonderful and very knowledgeable and share her expertise with the group. The tour is listed as a small guided tour (we were 11), so it is easy to hear her and she could interact with us as we asked questions or commented. The MET is beautiful , and we are so glad that our schedule allowed us to make a short tour of it. It would take many times and many trips back to see it all. Thank you for the beautiful gift of Art at the Metropolitan.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your experience at the MET! It sounds like you had a fantastic time on the guided tour with Roberta. It's wonderful to hear that she was knowledgeable and engaging, making the tour enjoyable for everyone in your group. The MET truly is a treasure trove of art, and we're delighted that you had the opportunity to explore it, even if briefly. We appreciate your kind words and hope you'll have the chance to return and dive even deeper into the museum's collections in the future! Kind regards, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Louis was engaging,...

Megan_W, Mar 2024

Louis was engaging, knowledgeable and interesting as our guide. Would have liked to cover a little more ground as we spent almost 45 minutes in Ancient Egypt which was clearly a passion for him, but a big chunk of time out of 2 hours.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Megan, We're thrilled to hear that Louis made your tour engaging, knowledgeable, and interesting! Your feedback regarding time management is valuable, and we appreciate your input on balancing the tour content. We'll consider this to ensure a more comprehensive experience in the future. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enlightening tour 😉 Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

A Lot to Learn and See in Three Hours.

Tim_B, Mar 2024

We toured with Kevin and he was terrific. The museum is so large that it would take weeks (or months) to see it all. Kevin had a plan that showed how Egypt influenced Greek/Roman art, then on to European and Impressionists. Very knowledgeable ... like a history lesson. We were in a group of about 10. Highly recommend. Kids (14 years old) enjoyed it as well. Alternative would be aimless wandering while reading the placards. It was worth our time and money.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hi Tim, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Kevin! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and enjoyable, and that Kevin's expertise in connecting the influence of Egypt on Greek/Roman art added depth to your visit. We're glad to know that both adults and children alike enjoyed the tour! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that you found the experience worth your time and money. If you ever wish to explore more, we'd love to welcome you back for another enriching tour in the future 😉 Best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Great tour

Melissa_M, Mar 2024

Great tour that touched on highlight spots in the Met. Great for those that don’t have an entire day and want to hit the majority of the exhibits. Your ticket is good for the whole day, so even when the tour is over, you can still explore.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Melissa_M, We are amazed to hear that you enjoyed the tour! It’s fantastic that it covered the highlight spots in the Met, making it ideal for those with limited time. The flexibility of using your ticket for the whole day even after the tour definitely allows for further exploration. If you ever decide to come back, we will be glad to accommodate you for more tours in NYC! Warm wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Amazing time with passionate tour guide.

Dalton_A, Feb 2024

I loved our tour guide! She had so much obvious passion for the Met and the histories of the various works. She had incredible insights and keen anecdotes. Really really great.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Dalton_A, We are glad to hear that you were fond of your experience at the Metropolitan Museum and found the stories and insights of our guide to be interesting and useful. It will be awesome to see you again soon! Warm wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

MET in February

Michael_G, Feb 2024

Kattie was a great tour guide. I wish we see more time because there is so much to see. But the tour was a good intro to the MET

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Michael_G, Thank you so much for your warm words about Kattie! If you ever decide to come back, I am sure she will be more than glad to continue exploring the MET with you ❤️ Appreciate your time and feedback! Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

3 Hours is worth it

Kelly_S, Feb 2024

Katie was a terrific and upbeat tour guide with lots of fun stories! Made The Met so much more manageable. I'd never do solo!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for this feedback! We are so happy to hear such warm compliments about our guide, Katie. It's wonderful that her presence and knowledge really added to the tour! We will be more than glad to welcome you again soon 😊 Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

MET Tour

young_w, Feb 2024

Katie was great. Very informative and funny. Would recommend highly!! Perfect time as it was very busy after our tour ended!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear young_w, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Katie was great, providing informative and entertaining commentary throughout the tour. We're glad the timing worked out well for you, especially considering how busy it was after the tour ended. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more enjoyable experiences in the future! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours

Enjoyed the MET

FERNANDO_C, Jan 2024

Many years visiting the Met but first truly great learning experience thanks to our guide, Katie. She was very knowledgeable and made the experience very pleasant

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear FERNANDO_C, Thank you for this feedback! We're glad to know that after visiting the Metropolitan Museum for so many years, Kate managed to provide you with a refreshing experience! Can't wait to welcome you once more. Kind wishes, Andrii

Great Day at the Met

plhinct, Jan 2024

Our guide, Kevin, was outstanding. The tour included a wide variety of art and artifacts from the Egyptians to the Impressionists, artfully tied together by the influence of one on another. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and interesting, both explaining the art and adding amusing stories. We would love to do another tour with him.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello plhinct, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this review! We're really happy to hear that the tour lived up to your expectations and that you found it informative and enjoyable. Kevin always aims to make sure the guests have a great time. We can't wait to host you again for more fun and learning in the future! Sincerely, Andrii

Kevin was awesome!

Steven_K, Jan 2024

Kevin, our guide, was great! He was very knowledgeable and open to questions. We had a great time! The Met was fascinating!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Steven_K, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with Kevin on tour and enjoyed his insights and stories! Excited for your next visit. Kindly, Andrii

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