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New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour 2 hr

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

Explore the Met’s Egyptian treasures and celebrated masterpieces on a guided two-hour tour with skip-the-line entry.

About this tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art can feel like a city within a city, but a thoughtful two-hour visit reveals its most memorable treasures without trying to see everything. On this New York Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights tour, an English-speaking guide connects celebrated works with the stories behind them.

Explore ancient Egyptian galleries, encounter the Tomb of Perneb and Temple of Dendur, then discover works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Degas, and John Singer Sargent, alongside sculptures by Auguste Rodin. The collection and route may vary if galleries or artworks are unavailable, and your guide can adapt the visit. A skip-the-line ticket is included, leaving you more time to focus on the art and less time waiting to enter.

Meet in the main lobby by the large seated Pharaoh, and arrive 15 minutes early. The Met is wheelchair accessible, with elevator assistance available for visitors who cannot use the central entrance stairs. Join this New York Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights tour for a lively introduction to the museum’s extraordinary range, then continue exploring at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Admire masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Degas, and Sargent
  • Explore ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman galleries
  • See the Temple of Dendur and Tomb of Perneb
  • Hear stories and details that bring the Met’s collection to life

What's included

Included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Highlights include works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Picasso, Degas, and John Singer Sargent
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Tomb of Perneb
  • Auguste Rodin sculptures
  • Ancient Egyptian galleries
  • Greek and Roman galleries

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour at 1000 5th Ave, in the main lobby to the right of the information desk, in front of the large seated Pharaoh
  • Look for your guide holding a yellow WalksDevour sign
  • This is a walking tour; guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace
  • The Met is wheelchair accessible; guests unable to use the central entrance stairs can use the ground-level entrance near 81st Street and Fifth Avenue and ask the desk for elevator assistance
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Galleries and artworks may close or be absent without notice, and the guide may adjust the route
  • Multiple tour options are available; choose the option that suits your interests

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 120 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in the Met’s main lobby at 1000 5th Ave, to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh. Arrive 15 minutes early and look for a yellow WalksDevour sign.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The Met is wheelchair accessible. If you cannot use the central entrance stairs, enter at ground level near 81st Street and Fifth Avenue and ask the desk for elevator assistance.

Can the route change?

Yes. Galleries or artworks may be unavailable without notice, so the guide may adjust the route on the day.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.81 on Viator and 4.52 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 6.2.

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