"The Met" #1 Ranked Metropolitan Museum of Art Semi-Private Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

289 Reviews | New York City
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SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.
2 Adults x $132.50
$265.00
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$265.00
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
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$1,232.86
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Private Guide Just For You: Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Tour Includes All Entrance Fees

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour. Security line still mandatory for guests and may vary
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Professional Guide
  • 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)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Overview

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it's most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way. Skip-the-Line NOTE: Initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.

Meeting points

Meet near 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.

Itinerary

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll see 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.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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.
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Excellent Guide Excellent Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Very thorough tour of the major items in the permanent collection at the Met. Cherie was an informative and knowledgeable guide who was clearly passionate about the museum. Learned many things about not just the pieces in the museum but the museum itself and the history of the arts in NY. Would highly recommend the tour and Cherie as a guide.

Great museum, great tour

Published on Jan, 2025

I definitely recommend this tour, it was fun and informative. Charlie, our guide, was entertaining and well versed in art history, history of the museum and history of NYC.

Highly Recommend Charlie

Published on Jan, 2025

Charlie was amazing. We had an incredible time and learned quite a bit. Certainly helped us fall in love with NYC just a little bit more.

Wonderful tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Katherine was an amazing tour guide. She took her time, answered all questions and was extremely knowledgeable about all the works of art. I would highly recommend her!

Great Experience

Published on Jan, 2025

We learned a lot and were able to see a big portion of the museum. Katherine Hill was very informative and a fun guide! Would definitely recommend!

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