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New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 42% in New York City

499 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Skip the line for a guided two-hour tour of the Met’s iconic art, from the Temple of Dendur to modern masterpieces and rooftop views.

About this tour

Explore 5,000 years of art and culture on a guided New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour, with skip-the-line access and an expert local guide. In two hours, you’ll move from ancient treasures to celebrated modern works, with stories that bring the galleries into focus.

Begin in the Egyptian Wing at the monumental Temple of Dendur, then visit the American Wing to see works such as Washington Crossing the Delaware. Compare European masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, before discovering modern art by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso. In summer, the visit may finish with views from the Met’s rooftop garden; the Rooftop Terrace is closed from November through February.

Your ticket and English-speaking guide are included, and groups are limited to 20 people. Meet inside the Great Hall, next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right as you enter, and arrive 15 minutes before departure. Choose this New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour for a focused, engaging introduction to one of the city’s great collections.

Highlights

  • Skip the line and explore 5,000 years of art and culture
  • Admire the Temple of Dendur in the Egyptian Wing
  • See American icons and European works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh
  • Discover modern art by Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso
  • Enjoy rooftop garden views in summer

What's included

Included

  • Expert, English-speaking local tour guide
  • Group of 20 people or fewer
  • Entry ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet inside the Great Hall, next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right as you enter
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure; late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded
  • Backpacks must be held in your hands; bags larger than a backpack are not allowed
  • The Rooftop Terrace is closed November through February
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  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available, including the 4, 5, or 6 subway to 86th Street
  • Guests who are intoxicated, disorderly, or pose a threat may be canceled without refund

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 120 minutes.

What is included?

The tour includes an entry ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and an English-speaking local guide. Groups are limited to 20 people.

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide inside the Great Hall, next to the Egyptian sculpture on the right as you enter. The 4, 5, or 6 subway to 86th Street is nearby.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and service animals are allowed.

When is the rooftop Terrace open?

The Rooftop Terrace is closed from November through February. Summer visits may conclude with rooftop garden views.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.76 on Viator and 4.64 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 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.

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