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title: Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide
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type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 47
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 649
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 42 of 53 (City Highlights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
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# Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide

In our comparison: #42 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is vast, but you don’t need all day to experience its highlights. On this expertly curated guided tour, see some of the Met’s most famous masterpieces alongside fascinating works and details many visitors miss. From ancient Egyptian treasures and the Temple of Dendur to works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Degas and Monet, your expert guide brings the collection to life with captivating stories, surprising details and plenty of personality. In just two hours, you’ll experience the very best of the Met—and leave with time to explore more of the museum or New York City at your own pace. Visiting at Christmas time? For those in the know, the best Christmas Tree in town is reputed to be that at the Met. Dont miss the photo opportunity and hear the heartwarming story of the woman behind it.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 10:30, 11:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €47 per person for the Met Express option; other options up to €154
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 649 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walks - USA
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 10:30, 11:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.82 from 649 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 620 of 649.

- 5 stars: 591 (91%)
- 4 stars: 29 (4%)
- 3 stars: 11 (2%)
- 2 stars: 3 (0%)
- 1 star: 15 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met Express | €47 / person | English | - |
| Private Metropolitan Museum | €154 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Metropolitan Museum Private : See the highlights of New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Uncover tombs from ancient Egypt and more in this private tour. |

## What's included

- Local English-speaking guide
- Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
- Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
- Tomb of Perneb
- Temple of Dendur
- Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
- Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
- Ancient Egyptian Galleries
- Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Greek and Roman Galleries

## Not included

- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **The Metropolitan Museum of Art** (pass by, no stop) - With more than two million works spanning 5,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art can be overwhelming. This expertly curated tour makes sure you see the key masterpieces and hidden gems Explore treasures from the Ancient Egyptian galleries and the spectacular Temple of...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

## Compared with other City Highlights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #42 of 53** | €47 | 2h | 4.82 (649) | shared |
| [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared |
| [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private |
| [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared |

Ranked #42 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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