New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) Tickets + Highlights Tour
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Experience Highlights
Ready to step inside one of the world's most iconic museums? With this visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York (tickets included), you can explore 5,000 years of art history in a majestic setting. Be amazed by masterpieces from different cultures and periods, while discovering why this is one of the must-see places on any trip to the Big Apple.
The MET can be overwhelming for its immense size and vast collection, but with an expert by your side (in the language of your choice), you won't miss any of its treasures. You can choose between a group tour or a private visit, both lasting approximately 1.5 hours, to ensure that your experience is as personalised as you want it to be. The minimum age to participate is 2 years old, so that the whole family can enjoy this cultural adventure.
The tour begins at the museum's main entrance on 82nd Street, where you will meet your guide by the Egyptian statue in the Great Hall lobby. If you prefer, you can also opt for a 30-minute entrance + orientation talk in English, followed by a self-guided tour to explore the museum at your own pace.
- Choose your option: private tour, group tour or admission with orientation talk.
- Make the most of your visit with an expert guide highlighting the must-see pieces.
- Enjoy a 1.5 hour tour exploring 5,000 years of art history.
What’s included
- Tickets for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (MET)
- Private or small group guided tour (depending on the selected option)
- Tourist guide
- 30-minute orientation in English (if option is chosen)
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Step by Step
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, also known as the MET, is one of the most famous and visited museums in the world. With this included admission tour, you can explore its impressive art collections and immerse yourself in history and culture through masterpieces from different eras and cultures.
When booking, you have several options:
- Self-guided tour with English introduction: You can explore the museum at your own pace without a guide, including a 30-minute introductory tour in English by MET staff.
- Small-group guided tour: You can book a small-group guided tour, available in English, Spanish or French, where an expert guide will accompany you to provide detailed information about the works of art and their historical context.
- Private guided tour: You have the option to book a private guided tour, tailored to your interests and in the language of your choice (English, Spanish or French), with an expert guide who will give you a personalised tour of the galleries.
The MET houses more than 2 million works of art ranging from antiquity to contemporary art. You can admire Renaissance paintings, Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian art, Islamic art, Asian art, African art and much more. In addition, the museum has an extensive collection of American and European art, including works by famous artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt and Picasso.
If that's not enough, tickets also give you the chance to visit The Met Cloisters, a museum located in New York City's Fort Tryon Park, which specialises in medieval European art and architecture.