"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 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
Itinerary
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.
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
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Traveler reviews
Excellent Tour
We have used Babylon in the past and have always been impressed with the guides. This time we had Mark and he was extraordinary! His knowledge of the MET and his excitement made our experience very enjoyable. He shared stories about the MET and about the wonderful art we were viewing. This was a great tour and we would absolutely reccommend. Thanks again Mark!!!
Unforgettable tour with Jeff D!
Really the only way to see the highlights of the extensive collections at the Met if you're short on time! Jeff D was an amazing guide and we were the only ones on the tour that day, so it was a private tour - such a value! Jeff is obviously a pro and we were so lucky in that the most popular exhibits (self portrait of Van Gogh, for example) were not crowded. Additionally, he led us to one of the earliest works of Michelangelo which was lost to history and then discovered in a garden. He was quite engaging with our 15 year old niece, who remarked that she missed him when the tour was over and we were looking at some collections afterwards, without the context he provided for the works. Would highly recommend this tour and Jeff D!
Life changing!
Wow, thank you, Mark. His enthusiasm is wonderfully infectious. :) I am by no means an art enthusiast, but he transformed that. Helping me see things I wouldn’t have given a second thought to, and recognize the genius and ingenuity in each artist’s work. And I always love understanding the context and backstory of each piece. I loved learning about the vastly different ways artists emphasize a mood or a message or a concept. I almost didn’t even go to the Met because I thought it might be boring, but I could have been on that tour for eight hours. Sincerely, I didn’t want it to end. Since returning to Colorado, I’ve started a watercolor class and booked a tour for the Denver art museum. I can’t wait to come back and dive deeper!
Fantastic tour!
Rob C. was a fantastic guide. His knowledge was impressive and his delivery was engaging. This is definitely the way to see the museum. Highly recommend!
Great experience w Rob
Rob was great, highly recommend