Met Opera Backstage Tour

Gain access to off-limits areas where grand operas come to life!

Met Opera Backstage Tour
Photo: Jonathan Tichler/Metropolitan Opera

Tour Highlights:

  • Learn the history of the Metropolitan Opera in the iconic 4,000-seat auditorium
  • Visit backstage areas like the scenic and carpentry shops, wig shop, costume shop, and armory*
  • See where opera singers get ready in rehearsal and dressing rooms
  • Admire the stunning mid-century lobby with its iconic curvy red staircase

⭐ Get $10 off as a member at the Insider tier or higher!

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About this Tour:

The iconic lobby of the Met Opera alone is a stunning space, and the massive theater is breathtaking, but all of the magic is created behind the scenes. On this special access tour, guests will see firsthand how the opera’s extravagant productions come to life in buzzing backstage areas like the scenic and carpentry shops, the wig shop, costume shop, and see where the actors prepare in their dressing rooms.

Things to Know:

  • Walking & Wheelchairs: The Backstage Tour includes considerable standing, walking, stairs, and elevators. The opera house is able to accommodate individuals using wheelchairs or having other mobility challenges if a request is made at least 1 week before the desired tour date. Please call 212-870-7623 with questions and to reserve.
  • Bags & Backpacks: Backpacks, briefcases, shopping bags, luggage, and other packages are not permitted on the tour, though a small purse/handbag/wallet may be carried. Checkroom facilities are not available, so please plan accordingly. Tourists with large bags and packages may be turned away from the tour and not refunded or rescheduled.
  • Photography: Photography is not permitted while in the Metropolitan Opera House.
  • Restrooms: There are no restrooms available on the tour route.
  • Tourists may use the public facilities before and/or after the tour.

*Please note that as The Met Opera is a working opera house, not all areas may be available on every tour.

How do I get this tour for a discount? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher get a 50% discount on select Untapped New York Original walking tours like this!

If you are an Untapped New York Insider, Explorer, or Superfan, simply log in to your account using "Log In" button at the top right of the screen. Once logged in, click on the pink “Book Here” button to book this event!

I'm a member, but I don't see the discount!

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If you are a Supporter or Fan tier member, you must upgrade your account here for a 50% off ticket.

What if I want to bring a friend who isn't a member?

The more, the merrier! You can book a full-price ticket for a non-member guest on this tour at checkout.

I'm not a member, but I want to buy a ticket!

We'd love to explore with you! Non-members can purchase full-priced tickets here.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 discounted ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 discounted tickets.

You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.

The event is sold out?

In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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