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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Arabella86
Jul 13, 2026
Engaging guide and informative tour - Our guide Rob was very engaging and informative. Felt it was a great way to see some highlights of the museum.
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Vatropicalparadise
Jul 11, 2026
Worthwhile Tour - This tour allows you to hit all of the highlights in an otherwise gigantic museum. Our guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and gave a great presentation.
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Theresahs5034na
Jul 10, 2026
Informative tour of the Met highlights - Kevin L was an excellent, well informed guide. He kept my early teen children engaged and interested throughout the tour.
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Dongxuran
Jul 9, 2026
Great experience - Kevin is very knowledgeable and my son loved talking to him.
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Theresec398
Jul 4, 2026
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!!!
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Riad1978
Jul 1, 2026
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!
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Cunion
Jun 11, 2026
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!
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Jen
Jun 7, 2026
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!
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Z3329ftthomass
Jun 6, 2026
Great experience w Rob - Rob was great, highly recommend
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Shaun
Jun 6, 2026
Impressive and Fun Tour - Rob C was a phenomenal guide - knowledgeable, personable and fun. He took a huge museum and made it manageable- his background stories added depth to what we were viewing and he did a great job connecting 4000 years of art together and educating us on the evolution and revolution of art history.
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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).