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The 9 Best Metropolitan Museum Tours

9 tours  ·  from $59

Two million square feet, and a suggested-donation policy that now only applies to New York State residents. These 9 guided visits cover the highlights routes, the Egyptian wing and how long each takes.

Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour - Starting on the Met’s famous steps
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Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour

1.Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,013 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Met for a 2 or 3-hour walk through major galleries, from the Temple of Dendur and Greek sculpture to Henry VIII’s armor and Madame X. Guides such as Katie, Rob, Stephan, and Jett add stories, humor, and art context. You may continue exploring afterward.

“Stephan was so knowledgeable. I learned alot and saw parts of the museum I had never seen in previous visits!!!”

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"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour - The Great Hall gives you a proper start
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“The Met” Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

2.“The Met” Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 863 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Meet your guide at the Met for a 2.5-hour private or small-group tour limited to eight people. Expect major works by Vermeer, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Seurat, plus Henry VIII’s armor, American art, Egyptian treasures, and stories that help you make sense of the museum.

“The tour was a little haphazard. Having been to the Met many times, I was hopeful this tour might hit the major highlights, but it was all over the place. Definitely more centred around our tour guides favourite items, but still very enjoyable and a good intro to the museum.”

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NYC: Express Highlights Tour of the MET Museum - Entering the Met with priority access
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NYC: Express Highlights Tour of the MET Museum

3.Express Highlights Tour of the MET Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 795 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Spend two focused hours at the Met with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 15. Expect the Temple of Dendur, Egyptian tombs, Greek sculpture, Van Gogh, Monet, Rodin, and lively stories that make the museum easier to understand.

“Our guide, Charlie, was so engaging throughout. He had vast knowledge about art and the lives of the artists and techniques the artists employed in their works. He was so kind to walk us to a restaurant after we'd had difficulty with filling out this review! My phone failed me and he tried to redo the process of submitting this review but we never could figure it out. So this is a much easier attempt to give Charlie credit for a truly memorable tour. I especially appreciated his explanation of why the Met gets to keep all its Egyptian artifacts/temples, etc. He took the time to photograph every couple or…”

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NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour - Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome in one route
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NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

4.Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Meet your English-speaking guide inside the Met after security, then follow a lively two-hour route through major works from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Europe, and beyond. Guides such as Alex, Jett, and Erika are praised for vivid stories, while the small-group format helps first-time visitors find their way through this huge museum.

“Alex was amazing tour guide- really knowledgable and entertaining.”

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2-hour Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour - The Temple of Dendur and its Central Park setting
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2-hour Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour

5.2-hour Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

This two-hour English tour takes you from Egyptian tomb models and mummies to the Temple of Dendur, Greek and Roman art, Monet, Van Gogh, and Rodin. A guide such as Katie, Jett, Kevin, or Stephane may lead the way, with groups capped at 18 people and museum admission included.

“We loved this tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, helpful, easy to understand, & nice. I wouldn’t go to the MET without this tour”

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NYC: Meet the Met – Extended 3hr Small-Group Tour - Meeting your guide at the seated Pharaoh
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NYC: Meet the Met – Extended 3hr Small-Group Tour

6.Meet the Met – Extended 3hr Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 397 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours at the Met with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 15. See the Temple of Dendur, mummies, Pompeian rooms, Van Gogh, Monet, and more. Guides such as Katie, Jett, and Rob are known for lively stories, while the seasonal rooftop adds Central Park views.

“Jett was very knowledgeable about the items and the impressionists were my favorite. I had an amazing time!”

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"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - Ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, and the Studiolo
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“The Met” Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

7.“The Met” Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Spend 2.5 hours inside New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a guide and no more than seven other people. Expect major works by Vermeer, Picasso, Van Gogh, Seurat, and others, plus Egyptian, medieval, American, and European highlights. Guides such as Mark, Cherie, Robin, and Jonathan tailor the route to the group.

“Jonathan was our guide and he was awesome! His knowledge and love of the MET were obvious. He did a great job engaging my 3 kids on the tour as well (ages 10,12,14). We were able to get so much more out of our visit to the museum than had we just walked around on our own. Jonathan gave us so much context to go along with art that we were viewing. I’m really happy we decided to do this tour.”

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour - The two-hour route through the collections
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

8.Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend two hours at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a guide such as Alex, Jett, Erika, or Chris. You’ll see major works across 5,000 years, hear the stories behind them, and get help finding your way through the enormous museum. The Cantor Roof Garden is included seasonally.

“It was a bit hard to hear and understand the guide (the way he pronounced words). I wish less was spent on Egyptian history and more on other masterpieces (Rembrandt etc).”

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The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry - Meeting your guide in the Great Hall
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The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

9.The Met Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $59Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, John, Richard, or Jeff, moving from the Temple of Dendur to American, European, and modern masterpieces. Skip the ticket line, then visit the seasonal roof garden for Central Park and skyline views. Expect plenty of walking.

“Our guide, Sam was fantastic and super knowledgeable! It's my cousin's 65th birthday and this was on her bucket list. We stayed after and had an amazing time! Ticket holders, please come early as required. Prior to getting here check your email from the company you booked the tour with. Scroll to the bottom of that email to find the company that is giving the tour. When you arrive, stand by the Pharaoh and look for that company name.”

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