Skip-the-Line Guided Tour at The Met in New York
Explore The Met with a small-group, skip-the-line guided tour
Duration
2 - 2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Guide, entry fees, tour
Highlights
Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a 2–2.5 hour English-language guided tour with no more than 8 guests. See key galleries across eras and regions, with skip-the-line access (security line still applies).
- Meet your guide by the Information Desk near the Egyptian Pharaoh statue in the Great Hall
- Explore highlights from Ancient Egypt and Greece to Medieval Europe and modern art
- Learn about works linked to Vermeer, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more
- Choose a Friday or Saturday 5pm option for an evening tour
- Arrive 10 minutes early to enter with your guide
What's Included
- Professional art historian guide
- Semi-private tour (max 8 guests)
- Entrance fees for the permanent collection
- Skip-the-line access (security line not included)
Things to know
Not wheelchair accessible and not available for guests with walking disabilities. Oversized bags are not permitted; only handbags or small, slim backpacks are allowed. Temporary exhibitions are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refunds within 24 hours. No-shows and latecomers are charged the full price.
FAQs
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Yes, tickets for the permanent collection are included.
Yes, free if you notify at least 24 hours before the start time; a fee applies within 24 hours. If booked via a third party, reschedule with them.
Meeting details
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Related locations
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Admission includedStanding on the eastern edge of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art invites you into one of the largest and most ambitious art collections ever assembled. From ancient Egyptian temples to European old masters and contemporary design, the Met surrounds you with objects that span five thousand years of civilization. The Metropolitan Museum of Art rewards slow, deliberate exploration, where a single gallery can hold an afternoon's worth of discovery.
