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Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour
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Fri
29 Nov
Sat
30 Nov
Sun
1 Dec
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2-hour Express Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
2-hour Express tour: 2-hour Express tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
2-hour Express tour: 2-hour Express tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Next availability: Fri, 29 Nov
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3-Hour Extended Tour
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3-hour extended tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This tour option includes visiting the Met's rooftop garden
Duration: 3 hours
Duration: 3 hours
Next availability: Fri, 29 Nov
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SGD 122.36
Highlights
One of the world’s greatest art museums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art — aka the Met — is so vast you could easily spend days inside. This tour cuts to the chase, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights for an in-depth look. A knowledgeable guide introduces you to a broad spectrum of art, jewellery, ancient relics and architecture on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
This guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world’s greatest art museums, choose between the 2-hour or 3-hour options.
A visit to the Met's rooftop garden for panoramic views of Central Park is included only from October to May and for the 3-hour option.
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWalk up the hallowed steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a New York icon since its founding in 1870. This world-renowned institution boasts a collection of more than 2 million objects, from Roman artifacts to 19th-century paintings. Your guide leads you by models of Egyptian tombs to the Temple of Dendur, which dates to 15 BC. Cross over to Tudor-era England to check out King Henry VIII's suit of armor, and hear the legends that surround the Antioch Chalice—believed to be the Holy Grail. Meander through the Greek and Roman statuary, absorbing the sense of history as you admire ancient frescoes and the busts of emperors past. Hear about the scandal behind John Singer Sargent's Madame X and enjoy the highlights—and even a few hidden gems—of the Met, with a knowledgeable art expert guide to lead the way. This guided Met tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world’s greatest art museums, chose between the 2 hour or 3 hour options.
What's included
INCLUDED
Small groups of only 15 people or fewer
Local guide
Admission ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour is highly recommended for its knowledgeable and engaging guides like Charlie, Ryan, and others who make the experience both informative and entertaining. Customers appreciate the insightful anecdotes, personal touches, and the ability to see key pieces they might have missed on their own. The tour's structure, whether 2-hour or 3-hour, is praised for its depth and organization, making it a memorable and enriching visit to the Met.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour.
Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum will need to enter the museum to the left of the main entrance (while facing it) where a ground level entrance is located. Please inform the staff you are meeting a tour group in the main lobby.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Non-flash photography is allowed. However but cannot be used inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited. Please note there is a security check before entering the building that can take up to 15 minutes.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Address
1000 5th Ave, New York City, New York, United States 10028-0198
Provider
Walks - USA