Skip-The-Line Guided Tour in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Discover the vast Metropolitan Museum of Art with ExperienceFirst. Over 2 million artworks spanning 5,000 years await. Our guides will make this journey extraordinary.
Be captivated by ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European masterpieces. Explore contemporary expressions and gain profound insights into art's impact on our world.
For first-timers or enthusiasts, our tour offers engaging narratives, delving into history, emotions, and themes. Ignite curiosity and leave with a deeper appreciation for artistic expression. Experience the Met with us.
Options
2-hour Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours: Skip-the-line ticket with 2-hour fully guided tour
What's included in Skip-The-Line Guided Tour in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Visit the Met with a guide who will help you appreciate its treasures spanning 5,000 years. Discover new perspectives on old masterpieces from around the world. Connect with the art on a personal level as you hear the stories and secrets behind these iconic works. Explore the architectural beauty of America's largest art museum In summer, enjoy the sweeping views of Central Park and the NYC skyline from the Cantor Roof Garden.
Inclusions
- Expert tour guide
- Skip-the-line access to the Met
- 2-hour guided tour
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience starts promptly, and you won't be able to enter the museum if you miss your tour. We suggest arriving 30 minutes early as there will be a line for the security check before you can meet your guide inside the Met.
- We aim to show you the very best art at the Met. However, what’s on display can vary, so if an art piece we typically show isn’t available, your guide will substitute it with something else.
- The Cantor Roof Garden is typically open from mid-April through October. In winter and early spring, our tour won’t include this stop.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is inside the Met after the security check. Your guide will be waiting with your ticket by the pharaoh statue to the right once you enter the Great Hall. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes early since there is typically a line for the security check.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This experience starts promptly, and you won't be able to enter the museum if you miss your tour. We suggest arriving 30 minutes early as there will be a line for the security check before you can meet your guide inside the Met. If you arrive early enough, please use the bathroom and the coat check ahead of time.
