Met Express Tour: Quirky Art Highlights

Embark on a 2-hour Metropolitan Museum Express Tour and uncover hidden treasures, quirky artifacts, and fascinating backstories behind famous works of art. Join now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Begin the tour in Ancient Egypt, where you can admire impeccably preserved ancient Egyptian tomb models. Discover miniature dioramas depicting life during Tutankhamen’s era and delve into the intriguing burial customs of the time. Gain further insight at the next stop, featuring Egyptian mummies and “William,” the…
What's Included
  • Pre-arranged Met Museum tickets
  • Local Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Arguably one of the premier art institutions globally, the Metropolitan boasts a staggering collection spanning six continents and over 6,000 years, making it so extensive you could easily lose days exploring its contents. If you’re short on time, our Met Express Tour takes you through its highlights. Your two-hour journey begins when you rendezvous…

Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
5th Avenue
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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542stacyz
Mar 1, 2026
The tour was great!! With Kevin. - Kevin did a great job explaining areas of the MET. So much better than going without him. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Definitely recommend the tour!!
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653elizaa
Feb 14, 2026
2 hour tour with Kevin - It was amazing! Kevin gave us an in depth overview of Egypt, Impressionist, and American art
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Juliefh4094jm
Feb 1, 2026
Great Tour & Tour Guide for NYC MET - If you’re booking the Express Highlights Tour, ask for Charlie. He is an absolute hem—extremely knowledgeable, kind, and funny. Charlie has a gift for making world-class art feel accessible and exciting. He turned a quick tour into a masterclass of storytelling, blending deep expertise with enthisiasm and wit that kept us engaged the entire time. If you want a professional, high-energy, and insightful look at the METs best, Charlie os amazing! Don't miss out!
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Michelle_c
Jan 18, 2026
We loved our tour! I’ve... - We loved our tour! I’ve been several times without a guide and this was so much more educational and fun!
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Reid
Dec 21, 2025
Jared was a blast! - Jared was beyond exceptional! Information balance with humor and context. Answered questions, involved the entire group, and balanced everyone’s needs. Highly recommend him as your guide!
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689lylad
Dec 19, 2025
Kevin Supremacy - Kevin was the best!! His tour was so informative and I recommend it to everyone! Me and my family had such a great time and would totally do it again!
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Brittany_w
Dec 7, 2025
BEST tour Ever! - We enjoyed all aspects of this tour of the MET and our tour guide was very informative and relatable. We saw so much in the 2 hours and were impressed with this beautiful museum. Felt like our tour guide truly cared about our experience and did an excellent job! Highly recommended!!
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Barbara_h
Dec 6, 2025
Although tour was a... - Although tour was a highlight of museum, tour guide gave thorough knowledge of exhibits we stopped at
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Carlossafie
Nov 26, 2025
Charley the best tour guide - Amazing and engaging tour. He taught us about posing for photos, analyzing paintings, and architecture. My dad usually hates tours but he was engaged and entertained throughout.
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152elodiec
Nov 22, 2025
Met highlights in 2 hours - Charlie was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable about paintings and the history and acquisitions of the Met.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).