Metropolitan Museum Tour: Skip-the-Line Access

Experience the best of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a guided tour. Skip the line and explore famous pieces with an engaging guide in this 2.5-hour semi-private tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is a magnet for visitors, rivaling the attendance of other top-tier institutions such as the Louvre and the British Museum. Its extensive collection, which spans over 2 million items, encompasses a vast array of periods and styles, from the relics of ancient Egypt to the…
What's Included
  • Small Group Size: Maximum 8 Guests
  • Skip-the-Line Access (Note: Security line required)
  • 2.5-Hour Semi-Private Guided Tour
  • Expert Professional Guide
  • Included: All Entrance Fees
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)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Drawing almost as much crowd as renowned museums such as the Louvre and the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is a must-visit. Our 2.5-hour guided tour in a semi-private group (maximum of 8 Guests) lets you bypass the queue and delve into its notable exhibits under the guidance of our captivating tour leader.
Note on Skipping…

Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
5th Avenue
Meet near 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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Amberramba
Nov 8, 2025
Engaging Met Experience - We really enjoyed our experience at the Met. Charlie was an excellent tour guide who was very interesting to listen to, engaging his tour group through all of the exhibits. We would definitely recommend this tour to friends.
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Road366889
Nov 6, 2025
Try to get Mark V as your Met guide! - Huge thank you to Mark V who was our tour guide - he was absolutely amazing! The Met is enormous but Mark was able to cover a lot of ground in the 2.5hrs and he showed us some fascinating/beautiful/important pieces. We felt like we really got an epic highlights tour with him. There was never a dull moment and he really engaged with us, making the tour memorable in the best way - the time flew by. There is a "fine art" to teaching people about the Met and it's many exhibits, and Mark has an absolute gift for it. Thank you again, Mark V (& Babylon tours)!
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774idaliat
Nov 3, 2025
Great time at the Met - Super entertaining and time well spent in the museum. Our guide was able to keep us engaged and interested beyond expectations.
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241ananyaj
Nov 2, 2025
From Masterpieces to Meaning — A Tour and Tourguide I’ll Never Forget - Our tour of the Met was absolutely incredible, thanks to our amazing guide, Charlie was everything you could hope for in a museum guide — animated, engaging, and so knowledgeable. Every gallery came alive through his stories and insights, turning what could have been an overwhelming visit into a fascinating and enjoyable experience. If you’re visiting the Met, I highly recommend booking a guided tour through Babylon — and if you can, request Charlie! It was easily one of the highlights of my trip!
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505queenbee
Nov 2, 2025
Top notch tour - Charlie is an excellent tour guide! He hit the highlights of the museum. He is friendly and knowledgeable which is a perfect match for a tour guide. Enjoy
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Jimmyrinse
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing tour - Our guide Mark was exactly the sort of tour guide that you hope you get on this type of thing; boundless energy and enthusiasm, incredibly passionate about New York and the Met, and a fountain of knowledge. We were in a group with another family and Mark did a really nice job of making sure that we were all engaged and talking to each other, and could hear him properly all the way through. The tour lasted a couple of hours but it felt like we could have all happily carried on going! The Met is amazing and having someone like Mark showing us the highlights was the best way to see the met if you are only visiting for a short period like we were. Our 2 daughters aged 14 and 16 loved this tour. Highly recommended! Thanks Mark!
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420veran
Oct 15, 2025
Our Personal Tour of the Met with Mark - We had an INCREDIBLE personal tour with Mark Venaglia. He was extremely knowledgable, passionate, and interesting. His energy was infectious and really made for a unique tour. He was so engaging that other people couldn't help but listen in to the insight he provided. He showed us many hidden treasures and made the experience extremely worthwhile. Mark made the tour! Thank you!
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Stewart
Oct 11, 2025
Michael did a wonderful job and was incredibly knowledgeable! His mix of information and delivery were top notch! - Michael did an amazing job combining his knowledge with a friendly delivery. I’d highly recommend this tour - I would have never seen nearly as much and I learned so much!
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412missyp
Oct 7, 2025
Extremely informative tour of MET - Our experience was very enjoyable. Our guide Kevin L was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing information of the MET. He went at a great pace and was open to questions. Great tour.
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970carend
Oct 7, 2025
Wonderful and worth every penny - Excellent introduction to the Met which is so vast and overwhelming. Matt was an excellent guide. The tour was very organized and they communicated ahead of time to confirm everything. We would love to go in all of Matt’s tours and which we had the whole day with him to guide us through this incredible museum.
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From $108
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).