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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

New York

From US$59 per person

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4.8 / 5 from 240 reviews on Viator

Group size
Up to 20
Language
English
Rating on Viator
4.8 / 5 · 240 reviews

About this tour

Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a tour that showcases its most iconic masterpieces in just two hours. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore 5,000 years of art and culture, from ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces.

Begin at the Met’s entrance, where your guide will introduce the museum’s significance before leading you to the Egyptian Wing to admire the monumental Temple of Dendur. Then, discover the American Wing’s iconic works like “Washington Crossing the Delaware” and contrast them with European masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. The tour also includes highlights from Modern Art, featuring pieces by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso, each brought to life with fascinating insights.

If visiting in summer, the experience concludes with stunning views from the Met’s rooftop garden. This City Wonders tour offers an enriching, expertly guided exploration of the Met, perfect for both art lovers and curious travelers.

Accessibility, as stated by the supplier

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport
  • Stroller accessible

Meeting point: Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 650 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.

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    Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a tour that showcases its most iconic masterpieces in just two hours. Led by an expert guide, you’ll explore 5,000 years of art and culture, from ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces. Begin at the Met’s entrance, where your guide will introduce the museum’s significance before leading you to the Egyptian Wing to admire the monumental Temple of Dendur. Then, discover the American Wing’s iconic works like “Washington Crossing the Delaware” and contrast them with European masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. The tour also includes highlights from Modern Art, featuring pieces by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso, each brought to life with fascinating insights. If visiting in summer, the experience concludes with stunning views from the Met’s rooftop garden. This City Wonders tour offers an enriching, expertly guided exploration of the Met, perfect for both art lovers and curious travelers.

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The MET does not allow bags bigger than a bag pack. If you bring a backpack you will be required to hold it in your hands.
  • Rooftop Terrace of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is closed November through February
  • Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, behave in a disorderly manner, or pose a threat to other guests are subject to cancellation without refund
  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated. Missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.

Included

  • Expert, English-speaking local tour guide
  • Group of 20 people or less
  • Entry ticket to NYC Metropolitan Museum

Not included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Nearest accessible public restroom to Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street

The nearest accessible public restroom to Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street is The Ramble, New York, about 650 m away.

The Ramble · about 650 m away in a straight line

New York, NY (park)

6:00am-1:00am — Open year round

Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.

Location & contact

Area
New York
Meeting point
Meet your guide inside The Met's Great Hall (main lobby), next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right-hand side as you enter the museum. Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street
Contact
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