Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-Orientation Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

About this experience

Metropolitan Museum of Art Pre-Orientation Tour with Skip-the-Line Access This guided tour gives you priority entry to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art plus a focused 30-minute orientation with a licensed NYC guide. You'll learn the museum's layout, hear about current exhibitions, and get expert recommendations on which galleries to prioritise during your visit. Your guide meets you outside The Met's main entrance to provide admission tickets and essential tips for navigating one of the world's largest art museums. During the orientation, you'll discover highlights including Van Gogh's self-portraits, the Temple of Dendur from ancient Egypt, Tiffany glass masterpieces, and works by Rembrandt and Monet. After the guided introduction, explore independently with an audio guide in English covering key collections from arms and armour to impressionist paintings. The tour includes access to The Met's architectural features, like the preserved Wall Street bank facade now part of the museum's interior. Plan at least 90 minutes total for your visit, combining the orientation with self-guided exploration. If you're planning to explore more of New York's cultural attractions, consider adding the Museum of Modern Art tickets to see contemporary masterpieces, or take in city views from the Empire State Building observation deck. What is Included Skip-the-line admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 30-minute guided orientation with licensed NYC guide Audio guide in English for self-guided exploration Expert recommendations tailored to your interests Good to Know The tour runs for 2 hours total, including the 30-minute orientation and self-guided time. Meet your guide 15 minutes early outside The Met's main entrance. The experience is not suitable for children under 2 years old, but the museum is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Audio guide content may vary based on gallery closures or temporary loans. Photography without flash is generally permitted, though large bags may need checking at the cloakroom. Keep mobile phones on silent during your visit, and note that re-entry may not be permitted once you leave. For those interested in exploring more New York museums and cultural sites, the Guggenheim Museum tickets offer access to another architectural marvel with world-class modern art collections.

Highlights

• Start your journey at The Met with skip-the-line entry and a 30-minute expert-led orientation, then explore 5,000 years of art at your own pace
• See iconic works like Van Gogh’s self-portraits, the Temple of Dendur, and luminous Tiffany glass, plus masterpieces by Rembrandt and Monet
• Get personalized recommendations to help you navigate the vast museum and tailor your visit to your interests
• Fun fact: The Met displays the original facade of a Wall Street bank—an architectural treasure now nestled inside a world-class art museum.

What is included

• Skip-the-line entry to Metropolitan Museum of Art (Fifth Avenue) 30-minute Orientation by a NYC Licensed Tour Guide Self-guided audio tour of The Met in English

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.