Metropolitan Museum of Art 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in New York City
by Walks - USA
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This guided walking tour lasts about 2 hours and includes pre-arranged entry tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The group size is limited to 15 people to allow for questions and detailed explanations from the local expert guide. The tour begins at the Met’s entrance where the guide introduces the group before visiting select artworks and exhibits. Highlights include ancient Egyptian tomb models, mummies, and the Temple of Dendur, an authentic ancient temple located inside the museum. Visitors will also see King Henry VIII’s armor, the Antioch Chalice, Greek statues, and Roman frescoes. The tour continues to artworks from Papua New Guinea and then moves upstairs to view Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, and Auguste Rodin’s bronze sculpture, The Thinker. The guide shares stories about the artists and unusual pieces in the collection. The tour also involves a brief outdoor view of Central Park from the museum area and a walk along 5th Avenue. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The tour begins inside the Met with a visit to the Ancient Egypt section, where well-preserved tomb models are displayed showing life during Tutankhamen’s era and burial customs. Next, the group sees Egyptian mummies including “William,” the museum’s mascot. The tour then moves to the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian temple installed within the museum near Central Park. Other stops include the armor of King Henry VIII and the Antioch Chalice, which some claim is the Holy Grail. Visitors also view classical Greek statues and Roman frescoes before moving to exhibits from Papua New Guinea. The tour continues upstairs to see Claude Monet’s Water Lilies paintings, works by Vincent Van Gogh, and Rodin’s bronze sculpture, The Thinker.
120 min
Temple of Dendur
A walk-by stop at the Temple of Dendur.
The American Wing
The American Wing includes artworks and exhibits representing American art and culture, adding diversity to the collection.
Central Park
A brief view of Central Park from the museum.
5th Ave, New York, NY
A short walk-by along 5th Ave outside the museum.
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.
End point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Metropolitan Museum of Art 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in New York City
by Walks - USA
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about 2 hours and includes pre-arranged entry tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The group size is limited to 15 people to allow for questions and detailed explanations from the local expert guide. The tour begins at the Met’s entrance where the guide introduces the group before visiting select artworks and exhibits. Highlights include ancient Egyptian tomb models, mummies, and the Temple of Dendur, an authentic ancient temple located inside the museum. Visitors will also see King Henry VIII’s armor, the Antioch Chalice, Greek statues, and Roman frescoes. The tour continues to artworks from Papua New Guinea and then moves upstairs to view Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, and Auguste Rodin’s bronze sculpture, The Thinker. The guide shares stories about the artists and unusual pieces in the collection. The tour also involves a brief outdoor view of Central Park from the museum area and a walk along 5th Avenue. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The tour begins inside the Met with a visit to the Ancient Egypt section, where well-preserved tomb models are displayed showing life during Tutankhamen’s era and burial customs. Next, the group sees Egyptian mummies including “William,” the museum’s mascot. The tour then moves to the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian temple installed within the museum near Central Park. Other stops include the armor of King Henry VIII and the Antioch Chalice, which some claim is the Holy Grail. Visitors also view classical Greek statues and Roman frescoes before moving to exhibits from Papua New Guinea. The tour continues upstairs to see Claude Monet’s Water Lilies paintings, works by Vincent Van Gogh, and Rodin’s bronze sculpture, The Thinker.
120 min
Temple of Dendur
A walk-by stop at the Temple of Dendur.
The American Wing
The American Wing includes artworks and exhibits representing American art and culture, adding diversity to the collection.
Central Park
A brief view of Central Park from the museum.
5th Ave, New York, NY
A short walk-by along 5th Ave outside the museum.
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.
End point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.