Museums in New York City at a glance
- Our pick: New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Rooftop Access, US$ 55 per person (2h–3h, 4.78★ · 1,103).
- Top rated: The Met Museum Tour: Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Tour, US$ 133 per person (2h 30m, 4.98★ · 450).
- Best value: New York: Metropolitan Museum Express Tour & Highlights, US$ 55 per person (2h, 4.81★ · 656).
Price per person across the 23 options priced per person: US$ 29–US$ 300 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 21 with live guides in English, 21 with free cancellation, 20 with instant confirmation, 19 kid-friendly, 6 private and 17 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Museums in New York City — The Met, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, One World Observatory and 7 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Rooftop Access Step inside New York’s Metropolitan Museum with a small group, see ancient relics and iconic art, and enjoy rooftop views of Central Park. Includes entry ticket. Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.78 (1,103 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access Reserved ferry tickets skip the lines at Battery Park. Guided tour of Liberty Island, self-guided Ellis Island museum with audio, 4 hours total. NYC history expert included. Every day · 09:00, 09:30 and 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.81 (15,047 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Two reflecting pools mark where the Twin Towers stood. This Ground Zero tour includes a guide with 9/11 connection and optional skip-the-line museum entry or VIP docent tour. Every day · 10:15, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (7,430 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line Two reflecting pools, skip-the-line museum entry, and One World Observatory at 102 stories. Local guide shares stories. Small group, 5–6 hours. Every day · 10:15, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (5,195 reviews) Duration: 2h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Washington DC Day Trip from NYC: Capitol, Memorials & Air Museum Full-day Washington DC tour from NYC with Arlington Cemetery, Capitol, White House, Air and Space Museum, and war memorials. Includes transportation, guide, and entry fees. Every day · 06:30 ★ 4.32 (2,836 reviews) Duration: 11h–13h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · JA +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
New York: Metropolitan Museum Express Tour & Highlights Feel the pulse of New York’s Met Museum in just 2 hours (ancient Egypt, Monet, Van Gogh, quirky secrets) with skip-the-line tickets and a small group guide. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.81 (656 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
The Met guided tour in New York: Skip the line, 2.5 hours Skip the line at The Met with a professional guide leading you through 2.5 hours of the museum's most famous works: Henry VIII armor, Vermeer, Van Gogh. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (971 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Museum & Observatory 9/11 Memorial guided tour from Warren Street visiting St. Paul's Chapel, FDNY 10 House, Survivor Tree, and reflecting pools. Optional museum and One World Observatory access. Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.97 (1,162 reviews) Duration: 2h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Met Museum NYC: 2-Hour Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry 2-hour guided Met tour with expert commentary on 5,000 years of art, Egyptian to contemporary. Ticket included. Arrive 30 mins early. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (514 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
The Met Museum Tour: Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Tour Skip the security line at The Met with a small group (max 8 guests) and a live guide who walks you through 2.5 hours of the museum's most famous works. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (450 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
RiseNY: NYC 4D Flying Theater & History Museum RiseNY combines a museum and 4D flight simulator over all five boroughs. Admission includes film, galleries on NYC history, and a 180-degree aerial ride in Times Square. Every day · Every 15 min, 10:00 to 19:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.50 (723 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Ground Zero Museum Workshop NYC: Hold Artifacts Yourself Ground Zero Museum Workshop tour in NYC's Meatpacking District with 100 audio stories, rare artifacts, and a 15-minute video. Around 90 minutes. Wed–Sun · 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:15 · From age 4 ★ 4.69 (483 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 35 per person
New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry Feel the buzz of the Met in NYC with a skip-the-line highlights tour, expert guide, and summer rooftop views. Entry ticket included for easy booking. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.77 (250 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
New York: 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Private Tour Private 9/11 Memorial tour in NYC with personal guide, St. Paul's Chapel & skip-the-line museum access. 90 minutes guided, optional artifacts tour. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (288 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 per person
Museum of Broadway: Immersive Theater History & Behind-the-Scenes Step inside projection-mapped videos, immersive sets, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Broadway shows are made. All ages welcome, free for kids under 4. Every day · Every 15 min, 09:30 to 17:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.58 (341 reviews) Duration: 1h–2h from US$ 42 per person
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Statue of Liberty: Express Ferry, Museum & Battery Park Step onto Liberty Island with express ferry tickets, explore the Statue of Liberty Museum, and stroll Battery Park: all with a local guide and easy afternoon start. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.80 (91 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
New York: Luxury Bus Tour, 9/11 Museum & One World Entry Feel the pulse of NYC on a luxury bus tour with stops at Central Park, 9/11 Memorial, and One World Observatory. Includes timed entry tickets and local guide. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (86 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
NYC 9/11 Memorial, Museum & One World Observatory Private Tour Start at St. Paul's Chapel, walk Ground Zero with a guide, reflect at the 9/11 Memorial, explore the Museum, then ride up to One World Observatory, skip-the-line entry included. Every day except Tuesday · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (79 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
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From US$ 80 per person · 2 h to 7 h
New York: Private Met Museum Tour Skip-the-Line & Hidden Art Step into the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a private guide, skip the line, and uncover highlights and hidden treasures in New York’s iconic collection. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00 and 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (78 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
New York Met Museum Family Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on a private family tour with a kid-friendly guide, skip-the-line access, and interactive stories for all ages. Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.53 (19 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 235 per person
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty Tour: Immigration Museum Walk the immigration museum with a guide, skip ferry lines from Battery Park, and get a photo shoot on the boat and at Ellis Island. Three hours. Every day · 09:00 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
NYC: 30+ Sights Walking Tour & Whitney Museum Entry Five-hour walking tour covering Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, Times Square, Grand Central & more, plus Whitney Museum entry. Small group with local guide. Every day except Tuesday · 10:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Whitney Museum & Manhattan Walking Tour: 20+ NYC Landmarks 5-hour combo: 3-hour walk past Wall Street, Ground Zero, Chinatown & Flatiron Building, then Whitney Museum entry with 70+ contemporary artists. Small group, local guide. Every day except Tuesday · 10:00 · All ages Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York: Met Museum Highlights Tour & Rooftop AccessOur pick | US$ 55 per person | 2h–3h | 4.78★ · 1,103 | Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 | English |
| The Met Museum Tour: Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided TourTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 133 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 450 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
| New York: Metropolitan Museum Express Tour & HighlightsBest value | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.81★ · 656 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Reserved Ferry & Museum Access | US$ 59 per person | 3h–5h | 4.81★ · 15,047 | Every day · 09:00, 09:30 and 12:30 | English |
| 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional MuseumGroup of up to 15 | US$ 29 per person | 2h–4h | 4.84★ · 7,430 | Every day · 10:15, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum with One World Observatory & Skip-the-Line | US$ 109 per person | 2h–5h | 4.87★ · 5,195 | Every day · 10:15, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Washington DC Day Trip from NYC: Capitol, Memorials & Air Museum | US$ 129 per person | 11h–13h | 4.32★ · 2,836 | Every day · 06:30 | English, German, Spanish +4 |
| The Met guided tour in New York: Skip the line, 2.5 hoursPrivate | US$ 133 per person | 2h 30m | 4.96★ · 971 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
| 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Museum & Observatory | US$ 29 per person | 2h–5h | 4.97★ · 1,162 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Met Museum NYC: 2-Hour Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line EntryGroup of up to 15 | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 514 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:30 and 14:30 | English |
| RiseNY: NYC 4D Flying Theater & History Museum | US$ 48 per person | 45m–1h 30m | 4.50★ · 723 | Every day · Every 15 min, 10:00 to 19:00 | — |
| Ground Zero Museum Workshop NYC: Hold Artifacts YourselfGroup of up to 15 | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.69★ · 483 | Wed–Sun · 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:15 | English |
By what you need
- Private (6): The Met guided tour in New York: Skip the line, 2.5 hours (US$ 133 per person) · New York: 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Private Tour (US$ 190 per person) · NYC 9/11 Memorial, Museum & One World Observatory Private Tour (US$ 300 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): The Met Museum Tour: Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Tour (US$ 133 per person) · 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum (US$ 29 per person) · Met Museum NYC: 2-Hour Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry (US$ 59 per person)
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