New York City

2-hour Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour

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Twisted Met Scandals and Secrets of the Metropolitan Museum Masterpieces
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the Metropolitan Museum on a 2-hour tour with a guide who puts a tongue-in-cheek spin on this celebrated destination in New York City. You'll hear vital facts and humorous commentary about both famous masterpieces and more unusual works in the museum’s collection, including pieces that are often overlooked, and get an entertaining look at one of the Big Apple's premier museums.
  • Museum admission ticket included
  • This tour is designed for visitors who don't normally go to museums
  • See artwork in the Met that many visitors miss
  • Small group limited to 15 people for a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Local Expert Guide
  • Pre-arranged Met Museum tickets
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

    This tour will meet in the main lobby of the Metropolitan Museum, at the statue of the Pharaoh, on your right upon entering. 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

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

New York City

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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 the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. They will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs.
  • The Temple of Dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. While usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. In such cases, other works from the Egyptian collection will be substituted. Even more rarely, the Met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • 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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Reviews

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Must to do at NYC!
Yoko_E, Apr 2024
The guided tour of the MET was great!! 2 hours tour to see the highlights with lots of interesting stories. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind with hospitality to welcome guests. I would highly recommend this visit.
Great
Shaun_S, Apr 2024
A great tour from the ancient to the modern period. Kevin was an excellent guide and a font of knowledge and enthusiasm
Superb intro to the treasures of the museum.
Jonathan_G, Apr 2024
John was our knowledgable, passionate and articulate guide. He made a superb job of picking 2 hours out of days worth of possible viewings, and engaged in ways that connected with kids and us oldies both. We’ll worth it. Next time I’ll take the 3 hour tour.
Highlights of the Met tour
Julie_H, Apr 2024
Ryan, our Met guide was very personable and knowledgeable. He did a great job of showing us the highlights of the Met in just two hours. He had lots of interesting anecdotes that brought the art and artifacts to life. Highly recommend Ryan and this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Julie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback on Ryan's tour! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience exploring the Met with him. Since you enjoyed discovering New York City's cultural highlights, we wanted to suggest another must-see experience: our Must-See Manhattan tour combined with a ticket to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Explore the iconic sights of Manhattan with our knowledgeable guides, then elevate your experience with breathtaking views from the top of One Vanderbilt 😲 We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Learn
Tisa_B, Apr 2024
I have been to the met several times but don't know much about art, so hearing details about what you were seeing was very interesting to me. Rather than just seeing, you are learning.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Tisa, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our tour provided you with an opportunity to delve deeper into the art at the Met. Learning about the pieces you're seeing can truly enrich the experience! If you ever want to explore more and continue learning, we'd love to have you join us again! Best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
A classic tour that hits the highlights
Brian_B, Apr 2024
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly with the whole group. You could tell he loved him job and was flexible with the groups preferences.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Brian, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our guide's passion and flexibility enhanced your experience. Providing enjoyable and informative tours is our top priority, and we're delighted that you had a positive time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future! With best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Great art-focused tour
Brunilda_W, Apr 2024
Kevin was a great tour guide and although the tour was more focused on the artistic aspects of the museum artifacts for our taste, the tour was still good. My wife and I are more interested in the historical aspect of artifacts but I figure Kevin was reading the crowd and adjusting accordingly. All in all, this was a good experience. Finally, I am sure Kevin must have been making a joke but "fido" is not Latin for dog, lol, that would be "canis," but it did make me chuckle.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Brunilda, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that Kevin was a great tour guide, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the focus on artistic aspects versus historical ones. It's great that you still found the tour enjoyable overall. We'll be sure to pass along your observation about "fido" to Kevin, and we're glad it brought a chuckle 😃 If you have any further suggestions or if there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience in the future, please contact me at feedback@walks.org. We hope to welcome you back for a 5-star experience next time! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Amazing guide and great tour
Samantha_E, Mar 2024
I was not looking forward to this. I’d booked it because I knew my husband was keen but I’d already warned him, I might sneak off. To my surprise it was excellent. Our guide Katie was knowledgeable, amusing and engaging. She helped bring the art to work and highlighted some parts of ancient art that compared with very modern day things, really bringing the art to life for me as a true skeptic. Not only did I stay for the whole tour, it went surprisingly quickly. Well done Katie. Not only have you found a job you enjoy, you bring enjoyment to others.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Samantha, It's wonderful to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations! Katie sounds like an exceptional guide, skilled at making art history come alive even for skeptics. We're thrilled to hear that her knowledge, humor, and engaging style made the tour enjoyable for you, despite your initial reservations. Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We hope this experience inspires you to explore more art and cultural activities in the future! Best, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
This tour WAS CANCELLED...
Tracy_D, Mar 2024
This tour WAS CANCELLED NOT COMPLETED I am trying to find out who to contact ………… The visitor website is not helping me
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Tracy, I apologize for the confusion and inconvenience regarding the cancellation of your tour. It's unfortunate that your experience didn't go as planned. I understand your frustration with not being able to find the appropriate contact information on the visitor's website. Please feel free to contact me directly at feedback@walks.org so I can assist you further and address any concerns you may have. We strive to provide excellent service to all our customers, and we want to ensure that your experience with us is resolved satisfactorily. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I look forward to assisting you promptly. With best wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Our guides name was Jet...
Nathan_H, Feb 2024
Our guides name was Jet and he was fantastic! My family, including my children, really enjoyed the tour and
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Nathan_H, We are happy to hear that every aspect of the tour was to your satisfaction! It's so nice to know that you and your family enjoyed the experience and had an amazing time. We will be happy to welcome you back soon! Kindly, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Best decision we made. :)
Barbara_L, Feb 2024
Kevin was our guide! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He packed a lot of information in the time allotted. It was very worthwhile and highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Barbara_L, We are glad to hear such high praise for our guide Kevin. He really made sure your experience is engaging and filled with interesting insights! Additional thank you for your reccomendation. We value it 😊 Looking forward to seeing you soon. With appreciation, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Interesting and educational tour
Charles_S, Feb 2024
Jet was a great tour guide - funny and interesting- highly recommended. It’s hard to cover the museum in 2 hours but he did a great job
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello Charles_S, We appreciate your compliments to our guide Jet. Also, thank you so much for the recommendation! Looking forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Great knowledgeable guide, needed head set, pot luck what you see
whittington79, Jan 2024
11am start was a great time as quieter, when we left at 1pm it was packed. Good guide, engaging and knowledge, pot luck what you see though as it is their choice.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear whittington79, Thank you so much for complimenting such a detail. We put in a lot of effort to choose the optimal start time for this tour, ensuring a seamless and smooth experience. Furthermore, we appreciate you warm words about our guide! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Kind regards, Andrii
Informative tour!
Michelle_P, Jan 2024
I was in the city for a short time and wanted to see the highlights of the museum. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Michelle_P, We're pleased that you've had a good time with the guide and enjoyed the tour! Looking forward to your return. Best, Andrii
The MET
Lisa_D, Jan 2024
Kevin was great! We loved the experience. At times it was hard to hear, so headsets like other tours would be helpful.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello Lisa_D, Thanks a ton for your review! We are glad you were fond of Kevin and loved your time on tour! Additionally, thank you for the recommendation regarding the headsets. We will take this into account. Warm regards, Andrii
Great tour and Philosophy lesson
Jennifer_E, Jan 2024
Katie was an amazing tour guide I enjoyed hearing the inside story in a lot of the pieces. She was also very inspirational
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Jennifer_E, We appreciate your compliments about Katie so much! It's nice to know you liked her insights and found the experience inspiring. Looking forward to your return. Sincerely, Andrii
Amazing, informative and fun
Linda_f, Jan 2024
Katie was very knowledgeable and accessible. It was an action packed 2 hours full of amazing sights.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Linda, We are glad to learn that you enjoyed your time with our guide and the tour itself! Looking forward to your return. Best, Andrii
Really worthwhile
Kerri_B, Dec 2023
This was great. Gave information on the displays, learnt how to recognise era and areas sculptures can come from, and an overview of where and what is in the Met. Free to stay/go for the rest of the day to enjoy at your own leisure and see the rest or revisit where you were. Very happy with this. Guide was fabulous too.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Kerri_B, That sounds like you had a fantastic time! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility to stay and explore the museum at your own pace for the rest of the day. I'm glad to hear that you were pleased with the guide as well. Can't wait to welcome you again. With appreciation, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
Art indeed
john_h, Dec 2023
Our guide Charlie was just delightful! It was our first time at The Met and thought it would give us a better experience than just in our own. It’s a great tour and was glad Our guide could share with us his knowledge of the contents within.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear john_h, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you so much for such kind words about Charlie. We are glad to hear that he was able to share his knowledge with you and managed to provide you with a wonderful first experience at The Met Museum! We are looking forward to welcoming you again. Warm wishes, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
A Great Tour With A Very Knowledgeable Guide
ED_P, Dec 2023
The guide was very knowledgeable! We really enjoyed spending most of time learning about the Egyptian, sculpture, armor, and weapons displays, and not just the paintings. Very worthwhile!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear ED_P, Thank you so much for this feedback! It's fantastic to hear that you found the focus on Egyptian artifacts, sculpture, armor, and weapons displays so enjoyable and worthwhile! Diving into various aspects of art and history can truly enrich the experience. We're excited to have you back. Sincerely, Andrii Walks & Devour Tours
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