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NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

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About this activity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the greatest art collections in the world. With over two million works of art and artifacts, ranging from ancient Greece and Egypt to Modern art from Europe, it is New York’s must-see museum. Maximize your time with a small group guided tour or a private tour of popular galleries with an expert guide. Alternatively, explore on your own after a 30-minute orientation session. Walk through 5000 years of art history, seeing the Egyptian temple of Dendur, masterpieces of the Robert Lehman collection, the original facade of a Wall Street bank, and more! Art movements like impressionism, cubism, and abstract expressionism unfold before your eyes. If there's a specific area you're excited to visit, ask your guide. You can stay and explore the exhibits until closing. With your entry ticket, you can also visit The Cloisters uptown on the same day. The Met has extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings for a quieter, exclusive experience.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
    • Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
    • 30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen)
    • Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
    • NYC Licensed Tour Guide
    • Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Your 2-Hour tour will showcase the Great Halls and famous Galleries.

      2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map

    2. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

      The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located on the famous Museum Mile on 5th Ave

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    Meeting point

    Please enter the Museum main entrance on 82nd Street and meet your tour guide by the Egyptian statue that is located to the right as you enter the Great Hall Entrance Lobby.

    The map shows New York. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Small Group Guided Tours & Private Tours have a maximum of 15 people per tour guide
    • Galleries and artwork visited on the tour are subject to change dependent on gallery closures and artwork loans
    • Both Museum locations are closed on Wednesdays
    • The Main Museum on 5th Ave. Is normally open: 10AM – 5PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10AM – 9PM Friday and Saturday
    • The Met Cloisters in uptown are normally open 10AM – 5PM
    • The pre-orientation experience option is shown as 2 hours long. It includes the 30-minute pre-orientation experience and then self-guided time in the Museum. You can off course spend longer than 90 minutes in the Museum if you want, but this is the minimum amount of time you should allow.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Please meet your guide 15 minutes before tour start time The guide will have your entry ticket for the museum Your guide will depart on time and late-comers will not be able to catch up with the tour or gain entry to the museum

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Product code
    15081P235

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