At the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met), you’ll join a knowledgeable guide for a focused tour of the museum’s highlights. The collection is huge, so this experience takes you directly to key works and areas for a more in-depth look. Groups are limited to 18 people, keeping the tour small and easy to follow.
As you move through the galleries, the guide will introduce a broad spectrum of art, including paintings and sculpture as well as jewellery, ancient relics and architectural pieces. Along the way you will learn about the historical and cultural context of selected works and how different periods and styles connect within the Met’s collection. The emphasis is on exploring notable objects and gaining clear insights rather than attempting to see everything in the museum.
Why visit
- Knowledgeable guide providing in-depth commentary on Met highlights
- Small-group setting limited to 18 guests for a focused tour
- Highlights-focused route selecting the Met’s most iconic artworks
- Broad collection scope including art, jewellery, ancient relics and architecture
What's included
- Expert art historian guide
- Skip-the-line Metropolitan Museum of Art ticket
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible to pushchairs/prams
- Service animals welcome
- Public transport links nearby
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour.
Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.