NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan
- Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NYC Licensed Tour Guide
- Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- 30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen)
- Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan.
- Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- NYC Licensed Tour Guide.
- Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen).
- 30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen).
- Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen).
- Food and drinks .
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan
- Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NYC Licensed Tour Guide
- Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- 30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen)
- Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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