Met Express: Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Highlights

  • Avoid getting lost in the vast galleries of the Met.

  • See impeccably preserved Ancient Egyptian tombs.

  • Hear all the gossip about the Antioch Chalice.

  • Take advantage of pre-booked tickets to avoid the lines.

  • Visit the best of the Met with an art expert to guide you.

  • Enjoy an intimate tour in small groups.

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.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
$69.00
Child: (2-14 years)
$59.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour is in English.

  • 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.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Before you go

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • A bag check is available. Please allow extra time and check your items prior to joining the tour.

  • Galleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.

  • Those requiring wheelchair access into the museum will need to enter the museum to the left of the main entrance (while facing it) where a ground level entrance is located. Please inform the staff you are meeting a tour group in the main lobby.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Non-flash photography is allowed. However but cannot be used inside the Museum. Selfie sticks are also prohibited. Please note there is a security check before entering the building that can take up to 15 minutes.

  • Walks/Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to US government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.