Metropolitan Museum Exclusive Guided Tour: Skip-the-Line
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539 Ratings
New York
Experience an exclusive guided tour of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, skipping the line and exploring its famous pieces with an engaging guide. Book now for a more intimate evening tour on Friday or Saturday.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from Ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll visit the museum’s most important galleries. Pass through the Medieval Europe Gallery on your way to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. Explore armory form the Middle Ages, including pieces worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the famed portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware. A host of European painters including Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh await you as you learn about their troubled yet exciting lives. All the while, your guide will explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it began before the United States was even 100 years old!

Highlights generally include (if artwork is not on loan or being restored):

Henry VIII armor, Tiffany Autumn landscape, Chicago Stock Exchange Stairs, Madame X, Pop culture then and now, Hudson River School, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Jan Vermeer, Madonna with Child, Picasso, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more!

What's Included
  • Skip-the-Line access to the museum (security checks required)
  • Wheelchair accessible facilities
  • Your own dedicated Professional Tour Guide
  • Enjoy a 2.5-hour detailed exploration
  • All entrance fees included in the tour price
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York draws almost as much crowd as other esteemed museums such as the Louvre or the British Museum. This 2.5 hour exclusive tour will let you bypass the queue and traverse through its most renowned works with the aid of an expert guide. For a more private session, evening tours are provided on Friday and Saturday.

Please take note, SKIP-THE-LINE: The first security line is non-negotiable and its length may vary due to traffic.

  • 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.
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
5th Avenue
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rodney
Jun 20, 2024
Private tour with Kevin - Had a great tour with Kevin Lawrence, he customized our tour based on interest in randomness of our groups interest…Egypt, Medieval arts, and famous artists. Really enjoyed his art expertise and knowledge of specific works to connect us to things we wouldn’t have noticed as a random observer. Highly recommended. Thanks Kevin!
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Gunnelle_l
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful experience - Seeing the impressionist and American art! The skip the line portion was a little off. We still had to wait in line outside. Guide seem to be knowledgeable took us to the primary portions of the museum. Overall, I was glad I was able to take this tour.
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Kmrkmr115
Jun 10, 2024
Private Met Tour perfect for a first time visit - The private tour of The Met was perfect for a first time visit! Our guide Eric did a great job of guiding us through the many different areas and highlighting works in each area. He also solicited areas that we would additionally be interested in and guided us through some of the works there as well.
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Sue_b
Jun 8, 2024
Outstanding guide and tour - Our guide Mark Venaglia was extraordinary. He made everything so interesting and relatable to all of us and taught us so much while also circling back to any areas of interest for us. It made me want to go back to the Met again and made me very impressed that you all have such impressive guides. I will definitely take this tour again and recommend it and I would highly recommend Mr Venaglia as well
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Jeanette_b
Jun 8, 2024
Excellent individualized tour - Matt was our tour guide and gave us a tour individualized to our interests. He has an in depth knowledge of the Met’s history and sources of funding from philanthropists. He explained interesting and surprising details about the exhibits and works of art. We would never have been able enjoy the tour as much on our own.
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Lourdest631
Jun 7, 2024
Mark made the Met come to life! - Mark was the absolute best tour guide. We are already planning another visit. Thank you Mark!! The time flew by. Definitely need more time next time.
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Collin
Jun 5, 2024
The BEST way to see The Met! - Robin was amazing! Super knowledgable and great storyteller, kept my children focused for 2 hours on learning about art
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Michaelbi5602ha
Jun 2, 2024
Manhattan Mark guides The Met - Manhattan Mark gave our family (my wife and I, and our 14 and 12 year old boys) a fantastic tour. We all remarked upon how overwhelmed we would have been going to The Met without his guidance. His enthusiasm for art, and his engaging commentary made it so very memorable for us. Cannot recommend him enough.
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Maps22229191004
Jun 2, 2024
Insiders experience at Met - Our tour guide Katherine is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about the history of Met, showed us the architecture history of Met, and also shared interesting back stories of the art pieces she’s introduced to the group. Very much enjoyed the tour, would highly recommend.
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Mama2edwin
Jun 1, 2024
Best way to see The Met!!!! - Kevin was the perfect host!!! He was knowledgeable and engaging. We learned about many interesting art work at The Met and the connections between period and cultures that I would never had made on my own.
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