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Version 73 – December 20, 2023 11:01

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  • 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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., walks/devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to us government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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., 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
Know Before You Book
  • 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., walks/devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to us government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • 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., 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

Version 68 – February 01, 2023 03:32

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Version 67 – December 30, 2022 14:44

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  • avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., enjoy an intimate tour in small groups., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs., take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines., visit the best of the met with an art expert to guide you.
  • avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs., take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines., visit the best of the met with an art expert to guide you.

Version 66 – December 30, 2022 14:44

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  • avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs., take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines., visit the best of the met with an art expert to guide you.
  • avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs., take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines.

Version 65 – December 30, 2022 14:44

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  • avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs., take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines.
  • - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces, avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs.

Version 64 – December 30, 2022 14:43

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Full Description
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts and even architecture. Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models. See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era. You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.” Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park. New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons. Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea. The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life. We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
Highlights
  • - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces, avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the met., hear all the gossip about the antioch chalice., see impeccably preserved ancient egyptian tombs.
  • - excellent for those short on time, those with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 63 – December 30, 2022 14:41

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Description Summary
  • See the highlights of one of New York’s Metropolitan Museum and marvel at art and antiquities from ancient civilizations. Uncover tombs from ancient Egypt and the controversial Antioch Chalice.
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!). Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead the way through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of NYC's celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Description
  • Explore the Metropolitan Museum on a 2.5-hour tour with a guide who puts a tongue-in-cheek spin on this celebrated destination in New York City. You'll hear vital facts and humorous commentary about both famous masterpieces and more unusual works in the museum’s collection, including pieces that are often overlooked, and get an entertaining look at one of the Big Apple's premier museums.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure through the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-dropping for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history of these works of art, but they also indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
Full Description
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Tomb of Perneb
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

Version 58 – March 15, 2022 19:15

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Version 56 – March 10, 2022 15:53

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  • 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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., 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
  • a bag check is available. please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour., 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., 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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.
Know Before You Book
  • 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., 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 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., 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.

Version 54 – January 11, 2022 16:49

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure through the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-dropping for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history of these works of art, but they also indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.

Version 53 – October 15, 2021 09:32

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Know Before You Go
  • a bag check is available. please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour., 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., 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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.
  • 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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.
Know Before You Book
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.

Version 52 – October 05, 2021 15:26

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Version 50 – September 21, 2021 19:36

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Version 49 – September 21, 2021 17:15

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Version 48 – September 13, 2021 16:49

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.

Version 47 – September 13, 2021 16:49

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Description Summary
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!). Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead the way through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of NYC's celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of NYC's celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.

Version 46 – September 13, 2021 16:47

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Description Summary
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of NYC's celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of The Met.

Version 45 – September 13, 2021 16:45

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Highlights
  • - excellent for those short on time, those with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - excellent for those short on time, those with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 44 – September 13, 2021 16:43

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but a lot of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.

Version 43 – September 13, 2021 16:42

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Highlights
  • - excellent for those short on time, those with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 42 – September 13, 2021 16:40

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  • - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art, - meet an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art

Version 41 – September 13, 2021 16:39

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Highlights
  • - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces, - join this carefully-curated tour of nyc's incomparable metropolitan museum of art
  • - enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the metropolitan museum of art, - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 40 – September 13, 2021 16:36

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Highlights
  • - enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the metropolitan museum of art, - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but thorough) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the metropolitan museum of art, - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 39 – September 13, 2021 16:34

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  • Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2 Hours
Description Summary
  • This tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of The Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for those with a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of The Met.
  • Our Met Express tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of the Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of The Met.

Version 38 – September 13, 2021 16:10

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Know Before You Go
  • 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., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., 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.
  • the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english.
Know Before You Book
  • 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.
  • all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible.

Version 37 – September 13, 2021 15:58

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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., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english.
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english.

Version 36 – September 13, 2021 15:56

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  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english.
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies.

Version 35 – September 13, 2021 15:40

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Excluded
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up / drop-off
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up / drop-off, lunch
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  • Departure Point: 1000 5th Ave (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Meet in the main lobby to the right of the information desk in front of the large seated Pharaoh.
  • Departure Point:
  • This tour will meet in front of the Pharaoh in the Main Lobby of the MET.

Version 34 – September 13, 2021 15:35

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Tomb of Perneb
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • John Singer Sargent (Madame X)
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Tomb of Perneb
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Picasso and Degas
  • John Singer Sargent (Madame X)

Version 33 – September 13, 2021 15:33

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Tomb of Perneb
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Picasso and Degas
  • John Singer Sargent (Madame X)
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)

Version 32 – September 13, 2021 14:54

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding and appreciation for art and culture.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding for every type of art.

Version 31 – September 13, 2021 14:53

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. No one leaves this tour without a deeper understanding for every type of art.
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter.
  • As you move through the museum, your guide will give you and your small group of no more than 15 people the context and background to help you enjoy and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. Whether it's the story of exactly how the museum managed to tansport an entire stone temple from Egypt, or what makes the *Water Lillies* such important works, you'll come away from this tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of art. 

Version 30 – September 13, 2021 14:52

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, and pause at the Bisj Poles... (Bisj, what?)
  • You'll even wander straight into an Egyptian temple. The Temple of Dendur (a highlight for all!) was brought from Egypt and re-erected in its entirety right here in The Met. No matter your background or age, this ancient structure is jaw-droppingly for all. 
  • Your expert guide not only reveals the history to these works of art, they indulge your senses and help illuminate and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter.
  • As you move through the museum, your guide will give you and your small group of no more than 15 people the context and background to help you enjoy and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. Whether it's the story of exactly how the museum managed to tansport an entire stone temple from Egypt, or what makes the *Water Lillies* such important works, you'll come away from this tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of art. 
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, 
  • This isn't just a stroll through an art museum, it's a whirlwind adventure through the history of global art. Along the way you'll see selected works from Van Gogh, Monet’s *Water Lilies*, mummies from Egypt, ancient sculptures from Rome and Greece, and even Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea. 
  • Of course, we also have to take you inside the Temple of Dendur, an Egyptian Temple that was transplanted into the museum, whole, from Egypt. Whether you're a seasoned art buff or a young child, this ancient structure will drop your jaw.
  • As you move through the museum, your guide will give you and your small group of no more than 15 people the context and background to help you enjoy and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. Whether it's the story of exactly how the museum managed to tansport an entire stone temple from Egypt, or what makes the *Water Lillies* such important works, you'll come away from this tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of art. 

Version 29 – September 13, 2021 14:47

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Description
  • You can spend an infinite amount of time wandering through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) but most of us don't have time for that! This specially curated tour takes the highlights and packs them into two incredible hours of exploration with an art-inclined, passionate guide who knows The Met inside and out.
  • You won't be joining for a quick stroll through any dusty ole' art museum - this is a whirlwind adventure though the history of art! Along the way, your expert guide will show you to works by Van Gogh and Monet, introduce you to some fairly quiet Egyptian mummies, a few stoic statues who traveled all the way from Greece and Rome, 
  • This isn't just a stroll through an art museum, it's a whirlwind adventure through the history of global art. Along the way you'll see selected works from Van Gogh, Monet’s *Water Lilies*, mummies from Egypt, ancient sculptures from Rome and Greece, and even Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea. 
  • Of course, we also have to take you inside the Temple of Dendur, an Egyptian Temple that was transplanted into the museum, whole, from Egypt. Whether you're a seasoned art buff or a young child, this ancient structure will drop your jaw.
  • As you move through the museum, your guide will give you and your small group of no more than 15 people the context and background to help you enjoy and appreciate each masterpiece you encounter. Whether it's the story of exactly how the museum managed to tansport an entire stone temple from Egypt, or what makes the *Water Lillies* such important works, you'll come away from this tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of art. 
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
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  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
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  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
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  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.

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Terms and conditions
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements.
Duration type
  • fixed
  • flexible

Version 27 – September 13, 2021 14:36

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
Group info
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Version 26 – September 13, 2021 14:34

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
Highlights
  • - enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the metropolitan museum of art, - excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!, - get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of the met, - join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - our carefully planned itinerary covers the perfect cross-section of the met collection – from an ancient egyptian temple to roman frescoes, to paintings by van gogh & monet, to elegant tiffany windows and more, - with pre-reserved tickets included in the price, you won’t waste time waiting in line.

Version 25 – September 13, 2021 14:33

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces

Version 24 – September 13, 2021 14:32

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
Highlights
  • - our carefully planned itinerary covers the perfect cross-section of the met collection – from an ancient egyptian temple to roman frescoes, to paintings by van gogh & monet, to elegant tiffany windows and more, - with pre-reserved tickets included in the price, you won’t waste time waiting in line.
  • - our carefully planned itinerary covers the perfect cross-section of the met collection – from an ancient egyptian temple to roman frescoes, to paintings by van gogh & monet, to elegant tiffany windows and more, - perfect for those on a short trip, or traveling with children, see the best of the met in just 2 hours!, - with pre-reserved tickets included in the price, you won’t waste time waiting in line.

Version 23 – September 13, 2021 14:27

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Galleries
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

Version 22 – September 13, 2021 14:27

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Galleries
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

Version 21 – September 13, 2021 14:26

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

Version 20 – September 13, 2021 14:26

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
  • Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
  • Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Louis C. Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice (The Holy Grail)
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Gallery
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Temple of Dendur, Ancient Egyptian Art, Ancient Roman Art, Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Monet's 'Water Lilies'
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

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Included
  • expertly guided walking tour, local english-speaking guide, skip-the-line ticket to metropolitan museum of art

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • Excellent for those short on time, with limited attention spans, and kids!
  • Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Get a quick (but through) snapshot of the absolute highlights of The Met
  • Join an expert art-inclined guide, revealing stories behind the masterpieces
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • - Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • - Familiarize yourself with the stories behind the museum's myriad masterpieces with the help of an expert guide
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
  • - Enjoy a carefully-curated tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • - Familiarize yourself with the stories behind the museum's myriad masterpieces with the help of an expert guide
  • - Step inside the Temple of Dendur - an awe-inspiring experience, to say the very least!
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works

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Description Summary
  • Our Met Express tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of the Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or for a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route passing and pausing at the highlights of The Met.
  • Our Met Express tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of the Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or on a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route. 
  • Our expert art guide will lead you on a carefully-curated route through the highlights of this enormous collection, while giving you the background and supplementary information to help you appreciate what you see.

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Description Summary
  • Our Met Express tour is simply the best way to enjoy some of the Met's most beloved works in a limited amount of time (or on a limited attention span!) Join an expert art-inclined guide as they lead you through a carefully curated route. 
  • Our expert art guide will lead you on a carefully-curated route through the highlights of this enormous collection, while giving you the background and supplementary information to help you appreciate what you see.
  • Our Met Express tour is the best way to enjoy some of the most beloved works of the Met in a short amount of time. 
  • Our expert art guide will lead you on a carefully-curated route through the highlights of this enormous collection, while giving you the background and supplementary information to help you appreciate what you see.

Version 11 – September 13, 2021 14:05

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Description Summary
  • Our Met Express tour is the best way to enjoy some of the most beloved works of the Met in a short amount of time. 
  • Our expert art guide will lead you on a carefully-curated route through the highlights of this enormous collection, while giving you the background and supplementary information to help you appreciate what you see.
  • Easily one of the best art museums in the world, with works spanning 6 continents and over 6,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so vast you could easily spend days inside.  If you don’t have days to spare, our Met Express Tour cuts to the core, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights in just 2 hours.

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Health
  • 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

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Know Before You Go
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies.
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , comfortable walking shoes recommended. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies.

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  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
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  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
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  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
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Included
  • - local expert guide, - pre-arranged met museum tickets
Excluded
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up / drop-off, lunch
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up / drop-off
Additional Info
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

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  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
  •  
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.

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Description
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
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Description Summary
  • Easily one of the best art museums in the world, with works spanning 6 continents and over 6,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so vast you could easily spend days inside.  If you don’t have days to spare, our Met Express Tour cuts to the core, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights in just 2 hours.
  • Easily one of the best art museums in the world, with works spanning 6 continents and over 6,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so vast you could easily spend days inside.  If you don’t have days to spare, our Met Express Tour cuts to the core, taking you straight to the collection’s highlights in just 2 hours.
Description
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
  •  
  • The vastness of the Met collection is what makes it special, so we’ve carefully planned an itinerary to show you a broad spectrum of art, sculpture, jewels, artifacts, and even architecture.  Traveling in small groups of 15 people or fewer, with an expert guide, you’ll traverse the globe without leaving Central Park.
  •  
  • Our tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models.  See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.  You’ll understand a little more of this at our next stop, Egyptian mummies and “William,” the Met’s “mascot.”  Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park.  New York City can thank Jackie O for helping procure this magnificent work, as rumor has it, for cultural and personal reasons.  Your guide will give the gossip along with the art.
  •  
  • More rumors abound at two of the next pieces we see – the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice, purported by some as, ‘The Holy Grail.”
  •  
  • We’ll see more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea.  The Met houses a number of beautifully carved Bisj poles, collected by a Rockefeller – at the cost of his life.  We’ll then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
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  • Ancient Egyptian Tomb Models
  • Temple of Dendur
  • Egyptian Mummies
  • Tiffany Windows
  • Armor of King Henry VIII
  • Antioch Chalice a.k.a. ‘The Holy Grail’
  • Greek and Roman Statuary
  • Ancient Roman Frescoes
  • Bisj Poles from Papua New Guinea
  • Auguste Rodin – Select Sculptures
  • Claude Monet - Water Lillies
  • Vincent van Gogh - Selected Works
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Highlights
  • - our carefully planned itinerary covers the perfect cross-section of the met collection – from an ancient egyptian temple to roman frescoes, to paintings by van gogh & monet, to elegant tiffany windows and more, - perfect for those on a short trip, or traveling with children, see the best of the met in just 2 hours!, - with pre-reserved tickets included in the price, you won’t waste time waiting in line.
  • - explore some of the more peculiar parts of the collection, including funerary art, and risqué ceramics., - groups of no more than 15 people mean you always have a personal and engaging experience with your guide., - see the highlights of the metropolitan museum of art with a fun and irreverent guide who will put a whole new spin on famous works of art.
Included
  • - local expert guide, - pre-arranged met museum tickets
  • - local expert guide, - ticket to the museum
Know Before You Go
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , comfortable walking shoes recommended. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs., the temple of dendur is occasionally rented out for private events with no advance notice provided. while usually this occurs in the evening times, closures may impact this tour. in such cases, other works from the egyptian collection will be substituted. even more rarely, the met may rent out select rooms for private events in which the same rule of substitution applies.
  • a coat and bag check is available during the colder months. if you would like to check something, allow a little extra time before and after the tour to do so. , all of the pieces listed in the tour description are viewable the vast majority of the time. however, the met, like all great museums, occasionally allows certain works to travel in temporary exhibitions or be lent to other institutions. , comfortable walking shoes recommended. , non-flash photography is allowed. however, flash photography and video cameras cannot be used inside the museum. selfie sticks are also prohibited. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., the met also allows private parties to book out certain rooms for events (most commonly the temple of dendur), rendering them inaccessible for the duration of the event. if one of the listed pieces is unable to be viewed, the guide, at their discretion, will substitute another piece of important value. , the met is fully wheelchair accessible. however, if you cannot climb the stairs of the central entrance to reach the meeting point, there is a ground level entrance one block south, near the intersection of 81st street and 5th avenue. tell the desk you need to use the elevator to meet a group in the main lobby (at the pharaoh statue), which will then secure your entrance ticket. they will provide you with a temporary pass and help direct you upstairs.