Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access at 1000 5th Ave,

Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Guided Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million works spanning 5,000 years of art history. This guided tour cuts through the overwhelming scale of one of the world's largest museums, taking you directly to its most celebrated masterpieces with skip-the-line access.

Your expert guide leads you through carefully selected galleries, from ancient Egyptian artifacts including the Temple of Dendur and Tomb of Perneb to European paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Degas. You'll see Claude Monet's Water Lilies series and John Singer Sargent's famous portrait Madame X, along with sculptures by Auguste Rodin in the Greek and Roman galleries.

The small-group format allows for personalised attention and questions as you explore the museum's highlights. With over 2 million square feet of gallery space, this structured approach ensures you see the essential works without getting lost in the vast collection. For more New York cultural experiences, consider the Guggenheim Museum tickets or discover the city's theatrical side with Broadway shows tickets.

What is Included

• Skip-the-line museum access
• Expert guide for 2 hours
• Entry to all general admission exhibits
• Small group tour experience

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, though you can remain in the museum afterwards to explore independently. Meet your guide at the MET entrance 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll cover extensive gallery space. Large bags and backpacks must be checked at designated areas. Photography without flash is permitted in most galleries, but tripods are prohibited.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators throughout. Children of all ages are welcome, though strollers may need checking in certain exhibition areas. Food and drinks aren't permitted in galleries. If you're exploring more of Manhattan's attractions, the Empire State Building tickets offer another perspective on New York's cultural landscape.