Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour in New York City booking from $115.54

Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour

Overview

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, you’ll be able to skip the line and explore it’s most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way. Evening tours are available on Friday and Saturday, for a more intimate experience.

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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What's Included

Wheelchair Friendly

Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You

Duration 2.5 Hours

All Entrance Fees

Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 8 people per booking
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.

What To Expect

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 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!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (297)

NYLorilyn

Oct 2019

My parents are not museum goers, but wanted to experience the Met. Having been to many museums around the world, i thought booking a tour would be great as an introduction to this vast collection. James met us at the door, brought us in thru security and the ticket line, with a quick introduction of the museum history, and led us to the first group of exhibits on early Mexican ruins. Nothing i would really spend much time with as the museum is so huge, but James brought humor and an understanding of these finds that was fascinating (now i am regretting wanting to rush thru these!). Each room and corridor into a new culture, new continent, new era. James delivered facts, stories and insight at every twist and turn. I was so surprised when our tour ended at the roof top of the museum, the 3 hours flew by with my head buzzing about what i had learned, and also wondering if my parents had enjoyed this tour as much as i did. Turns out, the experience brought tears to my step mothers eyes, how she had never invested time into exploring the treasures of a museum, and what she could have missed in her life. They will now be active museum visitors where ever they travel ! Thank you James for a great experience !

Alexandra_N

Oct 2019

Our tour guide, Mark, was an absolute delight from the moment we met him. Informative, friendly, so passionate about art and New York. He guided my mum and I through the gallery towards pieces he is particularly fond of and interested in, but was also attentive to our individual interests and tailed the tour accordingly. I thoroughly enjoyed our musings and discussions over each piece we stopped at and was left feeling joyful and inspired by the experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and first introduction to the Met! Worth every penny.

DebK99

Sep 2019

James was wonderful! He had many interesting facts and stories, we wish we had more time with him! Will request James the next time we are in NYC.

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