Overview
See the highlights of one of New York’s Metropolitan Museum and marvel at art and antiquities from ancient civilizations.
Explore the Metropolitan Museum on this guided tour in New York City. You'll hear vital facts and humorous commentary about both famous masterpieces and more unusual works. The tour starts in Ancient Egypt, beholding perfectly preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models. See tiny dioramas that show what life was like in the times of Tutankhamen and learn about the fascinating burial rituals of the era.
Next, onto a prize jewel of the Met Museum, the Temple of Dendur, an Ancient Egyptian Temple right smack in the middle of Central Park. After, the armor of Britain’s infamous King Henry VIII, and the Antioch Chalice. See more ancient works of Greek statuary and Roman frescoes before moving to the exotic, with a stop in Papua New Guinea. Then head to the second floor to soak in some of Claude Monet’s famous Water Lillies, be energized by the expressive works of Vincent Van Gogh, and be inspired by a bronze of Rodin’s Thinker.
Duration: 2 hours
Location
1000 Museum Mile, New York, NY 10028, USA
Meeting Point
- 1000 5th Ave, (Main lobby of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
- Your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign, please arrive 15 minutes before your tour for check-in.
Guests highlight the exceptional quality of the guided tours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, praising the knowledgeable and engaging guides, particularly Kevin, Rob, and Phil, for their ability to make art history accessible and entertaining. Many reviewers appreciate the tailored experiences that cater to various interests, making the tours suitable for both art novices and enthusiasts. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few guests encountered issues with attendance or guide availability, but these instances are outnumbered by enthusiastic endorsements of the informative and enjoyable nature of the tours. Overall, visitors highly recommend this experience as a fantastic way to explore the vast collection of the Met.