NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour
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Is NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour worth booking?
NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $47 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 65 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (65)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $47 per person
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the greatest art collections in the world. With over two million works of art and artifacts, ranging from ancient Greece and Egypt to Modern art from Europe, it is New York’s
What you get
About this experience
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses one of the greatest art collections in the world. With over two million works of art and artifacts, ranging from ancient Greece and Egypt to Modern art from Europe, it is New York’s must-see museum. Maximize your time with a small group guided tour or a private tour of popular galleries with an expert guide. Alternatively, explore on your own after a 30-minute orientation session. Walk through 5000 years of art history, seeing the Egyptian temple of Dendur, masterpieces of the Robert Lehman collection, the original facade of a Wall Street bank, and more! Art movements like impressionism, cubism, and abstract expressionism unfold before your eyes. If there's a specific area you're excited to visit, ask your guide. You can stay and explore the exhibits until closing. With your entry ticket, you can also visit The Cloisters uptown on the same day. The Met has extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings for a quieter, exclusive experience.
What's included
Included
- Private Guided Tour in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- Fully Guided Tour of Museum in English or Spanish (if option chosen)
- 30-minute Orientation with self-guided tour in English (if option chosen)
- Entry ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NYC Licensed Tour Guide
- Same-day entry to the Met Cloisters in Uptown Manhattan
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Your 2-Hour tour will showcase the Great Halls and famous Galleries.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Museum Mile
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located on the famous Museum Mile on 5th Ave
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Please enter the Museum main entrance on 82nd Street and meet your tour guide by the Egyptian statue that is located to the right as you enter the Great Hall Entrance Lobby.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please enter the Museum main entrance on 82nd Street and meet your tour guide by the Egyptian statue that is located to the right as you enter the Great Hall Entrance Lobby.
Options you can book
Met Private Tour (Spanish)
Description: This option includes a 2-hour private guided tour of the Museum by an expert tour guide speaking Spanish + an entry ticket
Met Private Tour (English)
private Description: This option includes a 2-hour private guided tour of the Museum in English by an expert tour guide + an entry ticket.
Guided Tour (English)
Description: 2-hr small group tour of the Met in English with expert guide + entry ticket
Small Group Tour (Spanish)
Spanish Duration: 2 hours Description: 2-hr small group Met tour in Spanish with expert guide + entry ticket.
Met Private Tour (French)
Description: This option includes a 2-hour private guided tour of the Museum by an expert tour guide speaking French + an entry ticket
Met Pre-Orientation Tour
Duration: 2 hours Description: This option includes a 30-minute orientation of the Museum in English by an expert tour guide + an entry ticket to the Museum
Met Private Tour (Portuguese)
Description: This option includes a 2-hour private guided tour of the Museum by an expert tour guide speaking Portuguese + an entry ticket
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Attractions4us LLC
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Guided Tours & Private Tours have a maximum of 15 people per tour guide
- Galleries and artwork visited on the tour are subject to change dependent on gallery closures and artwork loans
- Both Museum locations are closed on Wednesdays
- The Main Museum on 5th Ave. Is normally open: 10AM – 5PM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10AM – 9PM Friday and Saturday
- The Met Cloisters in uptown are normally open 10AM – 5PM
- The pre-orientation experience option is shown as 2 hours long. It includes the 30-minute pre-orientation experience and then self-guided time in the Museum. You can off course spend longer than 90 minutes in the Museum if you want, but this is the minimum amount of time you should allow.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 65 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
65 verified traveler reviews for NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Met tour
Great and enthusiastic guide.
via Tripadvisor
The gentleman was very knowledgeable
It was a good experience it was a little difficult to find him when we arrived but we did stand by the statue and did find him
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a good experience and enjoyed the tour. We're especially glad our guide's knowledge helped make your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art even more enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback about finding the meeting point. We'll continue looking for ways to make the check-in process even clearer for our guests. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in New York City soon!
via Viator
Questionable pieces, communication challenges for the guide
I think there’s two items that cause this to be a poor review: foremost I expected more for the cost. Not quantity, time was defined. Quality was lacking. The guide showed us pieces where I’d question why we were reviewing the story of one piece when a more extravagant one nearby with more onlookers were there. Art is subjective for sure. Popularity is something. Happy we saw a Monet piece and Van Gogh piece. Surprised no mention of the Water Lilies piece. Some very large pieces from Japan had many people crowded around. We looked at samurai armor. I can appreciate the armor, but it was one of a number of instances where me and my children were in awe of something in another room nearby and we were looking from afar. Second was the guide. I would have loved having him if it was myself and a partner. I was there with 3 kids 11-17, and an 84 yr old mom (details I submitted). The guide spoke softly and with a thicker accent that I could understand… but the rest of my family could not. The couple (as it turns out, they were Eastern European - the guide was Spaniard and spoke with a thicker accent and it was clearly a challenge for them too) that was in our group actually commented on this to him right away (“we don’t understand you, can you at least speak louder?”). I think for the cost, knowing the ages I provided, and the note I made about an older person (who is strong and walked the whole tour with the group), I would expect attention to that detail in scheduling
via Viator
Love me some Raphael.
Went for the RAPHAEL exhibit. It was easy to find, we'll laid out, and full of wonderful painting and drawings. A bit crowded; but that's vto be expected with this kind of show.
via Tripadvisor
Navigating the Met
The Met opens at 10 am. Our guide asked us to meet him inside. You need to get there early so you can be close to the front of the line to get in. I would suggest meeting the guide outside
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience and for the helpful suggestion. The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens at 10:00 AM, and entry lines can form quickly, especially during busy seasons. We appreciate your recommendation about arriving early. Meeting guides outside the museum before opening can certainly make the check-in process smoother and help guests enter together more efficiently. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve the experience for future visitors. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to New York again soon!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $47 to $169
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 23
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $47 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 65 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour?
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Around 23 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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