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title: "NYC: \"The MET\" Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 52
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 509
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 46 of 53 (City Highlights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-the-met-metropolitan-museum-of-art-highlights-tour/
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# NYC: "The MET" Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour

In our comparison: #46 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the vast Metropolitan Museum of Art with ExperienceFirst. Over 2 million artworks spanning 5,000 years await. Our guides will make this journey extraordinary.

Be captivated by ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European masterpieces. Explore contemporary expressions and gain profound insights into art's impact on our world.

For first-timers or enthusiasts, our tour offers engaging narratives, delving into history, emotions, and themes. Ignite curiosity and leave with a deeper appreciation for artistic expression. Experience the Met with us.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is inside the Met…
- Starts 10:30, 14:30: 2 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 €52 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 509 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ExperienceFirst
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.8 from 509 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 486 of 509.

- 5 stars: 460 (90%)
- 4 stars: 26 (5%)
- 3 stars: 6 (1%)
- 2 stars: 5 (1%)
- 1 star: 12 (2%)

## What's included

- Expert tour guide
- Metropolitan Museum of Art ticket
- 2-hour guided tour

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **The Metropolitan Museum of Art** (2h; admission included) - Visit the Met with a guide who will help you appreciate its treasures spanning 5,000 years. Discover new perspectives on old masterpieces from around the world. Connect with the art on a personal level as you hear the stories and secrets behind these iconic works. Explore the...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:30, 14:30
- 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

The meeting point is inside the Met after the security check. Your guide will be waiting with your ticket by the pharaoh statue to the right once you enter the Great Hall. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes early since there is typically a line for the security check.


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience starts promptly, and you won't be able to enter the museum if you miss your tour. We suggest arriving 30 minutes early as there will be a line for the security check before you can meet your guide inside the Met.
- We aim to show you the very best art at the Met. However, what’s on display can vary, so if an art piece we typically show isn’t available, your guide will substitute it with something else.

## Compared with other City Highlights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 53** | €52 | 2h | 4.8 (509) | 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 #46 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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