"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour. Initial security line still mandatory for all guests and may vary
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- 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)
Itinerary
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!
Meeting point
Start Location
Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
The Met private tour
Cherie was a terrific guide. She was knowledgeable and thorough. She allowed us to have input on what we saw. The museum’s collection is vast and impressive. I highly recommend this tour.
Guided tour way to go
Kevin L was a very informed tour guide that made our tour memorable. As a trained artist and college professor he was knowledgeable about the subject matter and made it very interesting.
It’s a great way to experience the Met!
The Met is sooo large! This is a great way to experience some of the best pieces in the collection. Robin was extremely knowledgeable and an enjoyable guide. Really enjoyed it and could have stayed longer with her!
Guided tour the way to go
Our guide Kevin L was amazing.The Met experience was so interesting because of his in depth knowledge. He let us choose our top priorities and really listened and engaged with us. 2 1/2 hours with him flew by. I highly recommend this tour with a knowledgeable guide.
The Met Museum can be...
The Met Museum can be overwhelming but this tour with Rob C gave us some pieces of a number of different exhibits and time periods. He had a wealth of knowledge to share and was very personable to be with. We were lucky - only the 2 of us in the group!