• The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
  • The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

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Country: United States

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Skip the lines and explore the Met’s masterpieces on a guided tour. Discover 5,000 years of art, from the Temple of Dendur to works by Velazquez, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Warhol.
Skip the lines and explore the Met’s masterpieces on a guided tour. Dive straight into 5,000 years of art, guided by an expert who illuminates the Met’s greatest masterpieces and most iconic works.

Meet your guide at the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. After a brief introduction about the tour’s theme and the Met's significance as a cultural treasure, your Met adventure begins in the Great Hall.

From there, move seamlessly into the Egyptian Wing, where the monumental Temple of Dendur awaits. Transported block by block, this masterpiece holds stories of ancient civilizations that your guide will unravel, offering deeper understanding and appreciation.

Next, venture into the American Wing, where you’ll encounter iconic works like "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and landscapes that shaped the vision of America’s early art scene.

Moving on, see how these American masterpieces contrast with the works of European masters. In the European Art galleries, marvel at masterpieces by the likes of Velazquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, each telling a story of artistic evolution across centuries.

The tour continues through the vibrant colors and bold expressions of Modern Art, featuring works by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso. Your guide will share fascinating anecdotes and insights that reveal the brilliance behind these revolutionary pieces.

If you’re visiting during the summer season, the tour culminates with access to the Met’s panoramic roof garden. Here, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, a perfect way to cap off your cultural adventure.

Highlights

  • Discover the Met’s most iconic works, including the Temple of Dendur
  • See masterpieces by Velazquez, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and other European artists
  • Marvel at works by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso
  • Enjoy access to the Met’s panoramic roof garden (seasonal only)
  • Learn about the history of art and the Met from your expert guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The MET does not allow bags bigger than a bag pack. If you bring a backpack you will be required to hold it in your hands.
• For further information please visit the Met's Visitors Guidelines - https://www.metmuseum.org/policies/visitor-guidelines
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Your City Wonders guide, wearing a branded blue attire and carrying a flag, will be waiting for you inside the Museum, at the Egyptian Sculpture in the Great Hall, on the front entrance steps at the far right side. Please make sure to allow enough time to go through the security line at the entrance of the museum. Arriving by taxi: The MET - Museum is located at 1000 Fifth Avenue Arriving by subway: 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.