Metropolitan Museum: 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: 24 hours
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…
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 many visitors as top galleries like the Louvre and the British Museum. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the museum for about 2.5 hours, bypassing the line to discover the most renowned artworks with an enthusiastic guide. For a more personal experience, evening tours are offered on Fridays and…

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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G1952xqmikem
Nov 2, 2025
The Met Skip the Line overview with Mark - The skip the line private tour was perfect. Our tour guide Mark was outstanding. Mark made sure our group of 7 girls friends zipped around seeing the highlights and understanding present day Met and how it has evolved. Ask for Mark. We enjoyed his enthusiasm!
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Eri_t
Oct 29, 2025
We had the 2.5 hrs tour... - We had the 2.5 hrs tour with my 30 yr old daughter. We had very clear instructions where to meet. Our guide Charlie made the tour unforgettable and interesting.
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Rso5812qz
Oct 25, 2025
An Evening with the Amazing Mark at The Met - I can’t say enough about our incredible tour with Mark! From the moment we met, he brought The Metropolitan Museum of Art to life with passion, deep knowledge, and a wonderful sense of humor. The Met can be overwhelming with so much to see, but Mark curated the perfect route—highlighting masterpieces while weaving in fascinating stories, historical context, and fun facts that made the art feel personal and alive. What stood out most was how engaging and approachable —answering every question thoughtfully and tailoring the experience to our interests. You could tell he truly loved what he does and that energy is contagious! Whether you’re an art lover or a total beginner, this tour is a must. We left inspired, informed, and already planning to return. Thank you, Mark, for making our visit to The Met a very memorable one!
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Mariek0917
Oct 23, 2025
Great place to get lost in - I visit the met museum all the time when I come to the city! I love the history and how big the museum is where you can easily get lost in time! I love the upstairs rooftop area as well during the season you can grab a drink and look at all the beautiful landscapes and buildings of NYC
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Camberleydiningclub
Oct 19, 2025
Fantastic Tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art - We had the most amazing and fascinating tour with Charlie M at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this morning. Charlie made everything so interesting - we enjoyed every minute of it and learned so much. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Trina_c
Oct 19, 2025
The Metropolitan Museum - The tour was very good. Knowledgeable and very informative. The Metropolitan Museum is a must see and having a guide to hit the highlights is a must.
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Fredric_d
Oct 17, 2025
Good Overview - This was a good overview. The Met is HUGE so detail orientation isn’t feasible. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
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Lisacx6529ad
Oct 15, 2025
Private Met Tour with Mark - We just returned from NYC, where we had the most marvelous private tour of The Met. Mark V. was our guide, and he was absolutely phenomenal, he kept our 9 year old daughter fully engaged for the entire two and a half hours (no small feat!). Mark greeted us with incredible energy and immediately tuned into the kinds of art we each gravitated toward. He tailored the tour on the spot to reflect our interests. I loved the Impressionists, The Met has such an impressive collection of iconic artists. Our daughter was especially drawn to the vibrant, more contemporary pieces and absolutely loved hearing the fun trivia and behind the scenes stories Mark shared. My husband enjoyed everything, but especially the stunning architecture and the Egyptian exhibit. Mark was incredibly knowledgeable about the art, the artists, and the history. His enthusiasm was contagious! We truly can’t say enough great things about him. If you’re considering a private Met tour, book with Mark. You will not be disappointed!
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Anniesophiaantony
Oct 28, 2025
Beautiful Met, must visit! - It was a really nice experience with Michael showing us around. We were taken through all areas in the time window, which is not easy to do given the size of the museum. We also had special pieces we would've missed otherwise, pointed out through the tour. A little more in-depth knowledge sharing about the artists/sculptors/art pieces would've been great but that was balanced by the span and focus on getting us through all the areas we wanted to get to. Covering such a range of types of art, is no easy task and we appreciated that we were able to move through the crowded museum efficiently and came away with a good understanding of the layout to return as well as key pieces sticking in our minds. Also want to give a shout-out to the customer service team of the tour who were extremely proactive and receptive, making the overall experience that much better. Thank you!
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Anniesophia_a
Oct 21, 2025
It was a really nice... - It was a really nice experience with Michael showing us around. We were taken through all areas in the time window, which is not easy to do given the size of the museum. We also had special pieces pointed out through the tour. The only thing we felt would've made the tour a better value given it is quite expensive, is if our guide was able to explain the artists/sculptors/art pieces with a greater depth of knowledge. That being said, covering such a range is no easy task and we appreciated that we were able to move through the crowded museum efficiently and came away with a good understanding of the layout to return as well as key pieces sticking in our minds. Thank you Michael!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).