New York City

Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour

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Private Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
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From $132.50

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a personalized introduction to New York City's legendary arts showcase with this small-group (or private) tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Housing more than 2 million objects, this renowned institution can be overwhelming to explore, so let your art historian guide show you the highlights, from paintings by Vermeer to pop culture memorabilia. Explore at your own pace and concentrate on the museum sections that interest you most.
  • Pick between small-group or private options to fit your preferences
  • Learn the stories behind the artworks from your art historian guide
  • See masterpieces by Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh
  • Opt for a weekend evening tour to avoid the daytime crowds

What's Included

  • Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour. Initial security line still mandatory for all guests and may vary
  • Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

    By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Notes: The Met museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Great Guide/Tour.
Anne_W, Apr 2024
Catherine was a fabulous guide. Knowledgeable about all things Met, kind, interesting and helpful. I will be requesting tours with Catherine again.
Tour with Mark!
Nancy_C, Apr 2024
Mark's tour was a perfect fit for us. His knowledge, experience, and love for art, history and the artists was amazing. His stories made the work come alive. And his sense of humor made the time fly. If you go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, be sure to ask for Mark. You will learn so much more than going alone.
Enjoy the highlights
Biyu_P, Apr 2024
Tour guide Cheri was punctual and she managed the time well between exhibitions and bathroom break. Efficient way to spend 2.5 hours in the MET and you can stay longer afterwards. Good way to get an overview of the museum before diving into your favorites.
Day at Met!
MaryH_L, Apr 2024
Being in the Met is always a great experience!! I enjoyed the Tour. A wonderful experience and I did not not stand in line.
Guide was very helpful and knowledgeable
Yuliya_G, Mar 2024
Van Gogh paintings Egypt exhibit The history of the museum Other artists working on their own interpretation of other artists work
Fabulous
jane_l, Mar 2024
Katherine made the visit to the Metropolitan Museum one of my favorite places to visit and spend time at. Her knowledge, passion for art and enthusiasm made my small group trip so special. It was a pleasure and privilege to take her tour.
Great tour from Cherie
Garland_N, Mar 2024
Wonderful detailed stories by Cherie that made the experience! We saw so much in 2.5hr on a Friday night. ! Highly recommend this tour.
Highly recommend Mark as a tour guide!
Jonas_d, Mar 2024
Mark was an amazing tour guide- would highly recommend! He was entertaining, knowledgeable, and friendly. We felt like we got to see a lot of great art and learned a lot in a short time- this is the best way to experience a museum for the first time.
The Best Met Tour
Anthony_S, Mar 2024
Jonathan was amazing. The group was only 3 people and he asked each of us what we wanted to see at the museum at the introduction and he geared the tour accordingly. He was very knowledgeable about all the artwork we saw and navigated is very efficiently through the museum. I totally recommend for other visiting The Met to use Jonathan from Babylon Tours.
Great guide makes a difference!
patricia_p, Mar 2024
We had a wonderful tour guide Raimundo- he was a terrific communicator for setting up the meeting spot in a huge crowd-and extremely knowledgeable about the whole Met Museum! Highly recommend!!
Excellent tour of the Met
Nicole_M, Mar 2024
Our guide Mark was so knowledgeable and engaging— he brought the Met to life and helped us to see art in a new way. The time flew by! Highly recommend experiencing the Met this way.
Katherine is the best!
Soyon_L, Mar 2024
Katherine was wonderful!! My friend and my daughter had a great time at the MET. We especially enjoyed the stories and she answered all questions.
Well worth it!
Frank_C, Feb 2024
We were able to view important artwork with great privacy. He maneuvered us around crowds with ease. This guide is extremely knowledgeable and was more than willing to answer our detailed questions .
Amazing experience
Paulette_M, Jan 2024
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. He went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing experience.
A Wonderful Way to Get an Inside View of the Met
Laura_T, Jan 2024
Our tour could not have been better. Our guide, Robin, was very communicative before the tour, given my us a heads up about security lines, etc. During the tour she was absolutely amazing - so knowledgeable, energetic, and patient. It was a wonderful way to get an inside view of the Met!
Katherine Hill was an...
Lewis_P, Jan 2024
Katherine Hill was an amazing tour guide iBest I have ever encountered. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and a great personality.
Great Guide!
Caren_L, Jan 2024
The best way to experience the museum is with a knowledgeable tour guide! Cherie was terrific! The museum is enormous with so much to see and understand do and we would have been lost without our guide.
Engaging tour
Mary_H, Jan 2024
Katherine is an excellent guide. We are educated art consumers and we still learned new things. Everyone on our tour was engaged and entertained.
Great experience
Krista_B, Jan 2024
Robin was great! Got us past the crowds and hit all the highlights. There is just so much to see it’s overwhelming. We would have been lost without a guide.
Mark is the man!!!!
Clint_S, Jan 2024
Mark is the most knowledgeable guide for the MET that you can get. I didn't know anything about art when I got there, but left with a world of knowledge. BEST TOUR IN NYC
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