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NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10

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1,291 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore 5,000 years of art on a guided Met tour, with stories that bring ancient treasures and European masterpieces to life.

About this tour

Step into the Metropolitan Museum of Art and encounter works shaped by 5,000 years of human creativity. On this NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights tour, an expert guide brings the collection to life with stories that connect art to history, emotion, and the world around us.

Spend two hours exploring highlights from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art, alongside European masterpieces and contemporary works. Your guide offers context and engaging narratives, helping first-time visitors and longtime art lovers see familiar galleries with fresh eyes. The museum’s displays can change, so the specific artworks on view may vary; if a usual highlight is unavailable, your guide will choose another work to explore.

Your ticket and guided tour are included. Meet your guide inside the museum after the security check, by the pharaoh statue to the right of the Great Hall entrance. Arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for the security line; the tour starts promptly, and late arrivals cannot enter with the group. Book your NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights tour for a richer visit to one of the world’s great collections.

Highlights

  • Admire ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European masterpieces
  • Explore contemporary art and works spanning 5,000 years
  • Hear engaging stories that reveal the history and meaning behind the art

What's included

Included

  • Expert tour guide
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art ticket
  • 2-hour guided tour

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Arrive 30 minutes early for the security line
  • Meet your guide inside the Met after security, by the pharaoh statue to the right of the Great Hall entrance
  • The tour starts promptly; late arrivals cannot enter the museum with the group
  • Displayed artworks may vary; your guide may substitute pieces that are unavailable
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.80 on Viator and 4.46 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.9.

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