Meet The Met: Extended Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
Highlights
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Travel through 5,000 years of art history at the Met.
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Skip the long lines with a pre-reserved ticket.
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See art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Singer Sargent and more.
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Learn about Ancient Egyptian burial techniques.
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Marvel at an intact monument from Pompeii.
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Get panoramic views of Central Park from a rooftop garden.
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Hear fascinating stories behind the art.
Summary
Tour info
1000 5th Ave, (Main lobby of the Metropolitan Museum of Art), New York City, New York, 10028, US
1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY, 10028, US
Why take this tour?
Walk 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.
Watch the sunlight filter through Art Nouveau stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and ponder a bronze cast of Rodin's The Thinker. Admire the brushstrokes in landscapes painted by Monet and Van Gogh, and study moody works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Listen to the story that inspired David's Death of Socrates, hear about the scandal behind John Singer Sargent's Madame X, and stand before Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware. Weather dependent, your tour ends at the rooftop sculpture garden for sweeping views over Central Park and the city skyline.
What’s included?
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Local English-speaking guide -
Expertly guided walking tour -
Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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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.
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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.
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Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
Before you go
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This tour is in English.
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This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
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A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour.
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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.
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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.
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Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
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Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
COVID UPDATE. Effective August 30, 2021, proof of Covid-19 vaccination (over the age of 12) is required to enter The Met. All those entering (over the age of 18) must provide photo I.D. matching the name on the vaccination record. For full requirements, please check here. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines-keytonyc.page
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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