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

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.

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John
Aug 30, 2024
Everything we expected and more - Unbelievable guide. We saw and learned so much and she went over and above what we expected. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Demetritonyp
Aug 27, 2024
The Metropolitan Museum Private Tour - Excellent Excellent EXCELLENT!! Mark Vinaglia is sooo good at leading a tour. He has a wealth of information and uses it to make things even more interesting than the art itself.Great time @ The Met!!
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Bobby_b
Aug 24, 2024
Worth spending the money for a private tour - Very interesting and informative tour! We were able to ask questions. We saw so much in 2.5 hrs. Check in was fast and off we went to see the museum.
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Yacine
Aug 17, 2024
Visit of the Met - Exceptional museum Mark our Guide was great Very pleasant with bcp of enthusiasm, details, knowledge and humor Time has passed too fast We had a memorable time
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Golfinares
Aug 17, 2024
Private guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art- mega exciting!! - Super guided tour of Rob through several millennia of culture, let us experience the Met Museum from another side, always recommended , there were only three of us...., so very exclusive experience
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O8140el_
Aug 13, 2024
A tour de force at the MET with Charlie - Charlie gave us a wonderful and illuminating private tour in the Met. He was funny, focused and always kept us captivated. We highly recommend this tour and having Charlie as a guide. It was a highlight of our visit to nyc!
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Amy
Aug 12, 2024
Adventures await! - Mark! After meeting us at the sphinx statue in the lobby, it was nothing but high energy and excitement! Mark totally tailored the experience to the three of us in his group. After finding out about each of our interests, he skillfully maneuvered us through the Met and we experienced the beauty, awe, and wonder the Met holds. Mark made the trip so special. It was so worth the extra cost for this kind of concierge service. He gave us tips to continue our adventures in the Met as well as farther afield in other Manhattan spots. What a lovely local. What an amazing museum. I highly recommend this tour especially if you are lucky enough to get Mark.
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Pamcd7291wz
Aug 12, 2024
Great tour - Charlie was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. Highly recommend him and this tour. Thank you Charlie!
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Yankee34
Aug 10, 2024
Museum tour of Metropolitan Art in 2024. - Cherie was great. She is so knowledgeable and pleasant. She always asked the group if they had any questions and was very patient with all of us. I would highly recommend this company (we have used on several prior trips to NYC) and Cherie!
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Lisa_c
Aug 22, 2024
Felt rushed - Tour guide wasn’t the friendliest and really felt rushed at some points. I understand it was a highlight tour but at some points it was like look at this and keep running
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