New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
With this guided tour of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), you'll discover more than 6,000 years of human history represented in paintings, sculptures and objects from all periods and civilisations. Your English-speaking art expert guide will help you understand the historical context and relevance of the works, making the experience as enriching as it is entertaining.
The tour lasts 2 or 3 hours, depending on the option you choose, and will allow you to wander through the galleries safe in the knowledge that you won't miss the best of the museum. From creations by Van Gogh or Monet to statues brought straight from the Greco-Roman world to silent Egyptian mummies, this experience is designed to allow you to enjoy the highlights without feeling overwhelmed.
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time, as you'll need to pass through security before meeting your guide in the Met's main lobby. Children under the age of 1 are free, making this tour an ideal option for families looking to immerse themselves in art history.
- Receive your priority-access ticket so you don't have to wait in line when you arrive.
- Take a guided tour that will provide you with detailed information about the works of art.
- Benefit from the exclusivity and personalisation of a small group tour.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) of approximately 3 hours
- Small group
- Priority access
- Art expert guide
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Step by Step
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art with a guided tour in English of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York. This experience will allow you to tour the different galleries and admire masterpieces without the usual waiting at the entrance. As this is a small group tour, the guide will be able to adapt to your interests, providing historical facts and cultural background to add depth to your experience.
Throughout the tour, which can last 2 or 3 hours depending on the option you choose, you will discover the evolution of art through the centuries, from ancient civilisations to the most famous contemporary artists. During the tour, your guide will introduce you to several key points including:
- The Ancient Egyptian galleries, with mummies and the imposing Temple of Dendur.
- The Greek and Roman Halls, filled with classical sculpture
- Works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and other master painters
- The iconic "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and John Singer Sargent's exquisite "Madame X".
The tour starts in the main lobby of the MET, and with skip-the-line entry, you'll be able to make the most of your time. In addition, having an expert guide will not only help you understand the context of the works, but will also allow you to enjoy details that would go unnoticed if you were to explore the museum on your own.
At the end of the tour, you will leave with a richer perspective on art and history, having had an experience that combines knowledge, comfort and the unique opportunity to get to the heart of one of the world's most prestigious museums.