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Metropolitan Museum of Art Extended Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

New York

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Overview

Unearth the secrets of 5000 years of art with an expert guide in a 3-hour tour of the Met, including a visit to its scenic rooftop garden.

Highlights

  • Go beyond the usual highlights with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met’s vast collection, which spans 5,000 years of art history.
  • With an art historian guide, this tour takes you through exhibits from the Temple of Dendur to Monet’s Water Lilies in an intimate setting capped at just 15 guests.
  • Unlike regular tours, this one offers deeper insights and rich storytelling, and takes you to lesser-known pieces of art.
  • Did you know? The Met’s oldest artifact is a stone flake nearly 2 million years old, making it one of the earliest human-crafted objects ever discovered!

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Expert art historian tour guide
  • Small group tour of 15 people or fewer

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Uncover 5,000 years of art with an extended guided tour

Dive deep into the rich history of global art with this 3-hour extended guided tour of The Met that offers a broader and more immersive exploration of its world-renowned collection. Led by an expert art historian, this tour takes you beyond the highlights, unveiling hidden gems and deeper insights into 5,000 years of artistic mastery.

A richer, more comprehensive experience

Stand before the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian marvel, and step into a preserved Roman bedroom from Pompeii. Admire the bold strokes of French Expressionism and the intricate craftsmanship of ceremonial artifacts from Papua New Guinea. Unravel the fascinating stories behind iconic masterpieces, from the intrigue of Sargent’s Madame X to the emotion behind Washington Crossing the Delaware. With expert storytelling and a more in-depth exploration of works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rembrandt, this intimate tour—capped at 15 guests—offers you an embracive journey through the Met.

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