Experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour

Overview

Join us for a bespoke experience with special access through The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take in the expansive interiors as we reveal hidden gems or explore classical highlights. Our engaging art experiences focus on you as they inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Let us tailor to suit your artistic tastes from the incredible options ranging from antiquities to contemporary art.

Along the way, you can relax and imbibe in the Met’s wine lounge as your expert guide will act as your own personal art historian, answering any questions about art and artists, the museum or New York. Treats and beverages can be purchased a la carte. ART SMART’s team is comprised of fresh, engaging art historians, curators and specialists at the top of their field who are trained to deliver custom experiences that are focused on the client’s interests and expectations.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $600.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $600.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional art historian guide

Private, guided tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Recommended dress code is smart casual

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Have the personalized experience of a private tour Get a custom itinerary based on your artistic tastes Enjoy a tasting at the Met’s wine lounge Skip the long museum entrance line on arrival

Art Smart

Have the personalized experience of a private tour Get a custom itinerary based on your artistic tastes Enjoy a tasting at the Met’s wine lounge Skip the long museum entrance line on arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

teresahansen

Mar 2019

We booked a two hour private tour to see the highlights of the Met. Maite our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. It was a completely different experience than trying to visit a museum on your own. Her stories of Egypt were fascinating and she made paintings that we wouldn't have given a second glance to come alive. Book through Art Smart and you won't regret it. I have visited NYC probably two dozen times in the past few years and our tour with Maite ranks in the Top 3 of everything we have seen and done.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

What amazing praise! Thank you so much. It is our delight to be in your Top 3 of all you've seen and done in NYC over the years.

Felix P

Feb 2019

We had a guided tour with Senta from Artsmart at the Met on a Friday evening (highly recommended as the museum was literally empty). Senta was able to adjust perfectly to our level of art understanding and gave us a fantastic tour. Very insightful and at the same time highly entertaining. Senta told us the amazing stories that lie beneath selected pieces of art and galleries. Totally recommendable!

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you Felix! It is always our pleasure. She's an incredible guide.

ZeusFonsi

Jan 2019

I can say that without this experience, the visit to the Met would have not been the same. Our tour guide, Whitney, was very inviting and engaging. Gave us a new perspective on the art collection and helped us understand so much more about what we were seeing thus making the experience that much more rewarding. I booked this tour as a present for my wife and she was so excited. The time flew by! Something that doesn't happen often (at lest to me) when I visit museums. We even chose to skip the wine reception and continue enjoying the exhibits. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thank you so much for these kind words. We aim to make each art tour special and to help our clients make the most of their time. We will pass along your praise to Whitney as well! Thank you!