Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Duration: 3 hours
3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Unearth the secrets of 5000 years of art with an expert guide in a 3-hour tour of the Met, including a visit to its scenic rooftop garden.
Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.
With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.
Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.
Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!
Entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Expert art historian tour guide
Small group tour of 15 people or fewer
Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior with columns and visitors on steps, New York City.
Uncover 5,000 years of art with an extended guided tour
Dive deep into the rich history of global art with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met that offers a broader and more immersive exploration of its world-renowned collection. Led by an expert art historian, this tour takes you beyond the highlights, unveiling hidden gems and deeper insights into 5,000 years of artistic mastery.
A richer, more comprehensive experience
Stand before the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian marvel, and step into a preserved Roman bedroom from Pompeii. Admire the bold strokes of French Expressionism and the intricate craftsmanship of ceremonial artifacts from Papua New Guinea. Unravel the fascinating stories behind iconic masterpieces, from the intrigue of Sargent’s Madame X to the emotion behind Washington Crossing the Delaware. With expert storytelling and a more in-depth exploration of works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rembrandt, this intimate tour—capped at 15 guests—offers you an embracive journey through the Met.
Tour guide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art holding a painting print in a gallery.
Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait with straw hat in gold frame at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Metropolitan Museum of Art exterior with columns and visitors on steps, New York City.
Tour guide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art holding a painting print in a gallery.
Vincent van Gogh's self-portrait with straw hat in gold frame at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Guests viewing Egyptian sculptures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What’s allowed
- Non-flash photography is allowed.
What’s not allowed
- Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited.
Accessibility
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- Private events are occasionally hosted at the Temple of Dendur without prior notice. Typically held in the evening, these events may affect the availability of tours. In such instances, alternative works from the Egyptian collection will be featured.
- The rooftop garden is accessible from May to October, depending on weather conditions. During other months, your Met tour will feature additional artworks indoors.
- Although the tour lasts for 3 hours, guests are welcome to remain at the museum beyond its conclusion.
Wooden sculptures and artifacts in glass cases at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gallery.
Person in grey coat and red hat viewing abstract art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Guests viewing Egyptian sculptures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Wooden sculptures and artifacts in glass cases at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gallery.
Person in grey coat and red hat viewing abstract art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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