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Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
Explore iconic masterpieces from ancient Egypt to modern art with an expert guide and reserved entry
If you want to explore the Met without wandering aimlessly through 400 galleries, this tour has your name on it. Skip the line and dive into 5,000 years of masterpieces with an art-history guide who brings the Temple of Dendur, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," European old masters, and modern icons to life. During summer, rooftop views of Central Park complete your visit. It's the smartest way to experience one of the world's greatest art collections.
What's included
Expert English-speaking art-history guide
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the MET
Headsets for enhanced audio
Iconic Temple of Dendur access
European masterworks tour
Modern art gallery exploration
Rooftop garden access (summer only)
View world-changing art
Guide tips
Rooftop garden access (winter tours)
Itinerary
Meet your guide beside the Egyptian sculpture
Your tour begins at the Egyptian Sculpture in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue. Skip the long ticket lines and dive straight into 5,000 years of artistic treasures.
Explore the ancient Temple of Dendur
Step into the glass-walled Sackler Wing where the 2,000-year-old Temple of Dendur stands bathed in natural light. Your guide explains how Augustus built this sandstone monument to honor the goddess Isis and two deified Nubian brothers, Pedesi and Pihor.
Discover American masterpieces in context
Next, you'll encounter Emanuel Leutze's enormous "Washington Crossing the Delaware" in the American Wing. Your guide explains how this painting and other sweeping landscapes shaped the nation's early artistic identity and reflected how Americans saw themselves.
Marvel at European old masters
Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh come alive in the European galleries. Your guide shares the techniques and history behind each masterwork, revealing how these legendary artists pushed boundaries and influenced centuries of painters who followed them.
Experience modern art's bold revolution
Then you'll move into galleries filled with Jackson Pollock's explosive drips, Andy Warhol's pop culture icons, and Pablo Picasso's cubist experiments. Hear fascinating stories about the artists who broke every rule and changed how the world understood art.
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Sun, 10 May 2026
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