"The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian

5.0 (7 reviews) New York City, USA
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Overview

Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm. Our specialist guide will tailor your visit to your interests so this experience will be truly unique to you.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a labyrinth of over two million masterpieces. On this private, expertly curated tour, you won't just "see" the Met, you will understand it.

Led by a professional art historian or licensed specialist, this 2.5-hour journey bypasses the aimless wandering and takes you straight to the heart of the world’s most significant cultural treasures, or to the areas that you tell us are of most interest.

From the ancient majesty of Egypt to the brushstrokes of the European masters, experience the Met as it was meant to be seen: intimately and in-depth.

What's included

  • Skip-the-line entry to The Met
  • Private tour guide specializing in art who will tailor the experience to your interests
  • Private 2-hour tour of the Met

What to expect

  1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Begin beneath the soaring arches of The Met’s Great Hall. With your expert artist or art historian guide leading the way, you’ll explore this vast treasure trove of works with meaning and context, adapted for your tastes and pace. Learn the stories behind famous paintings like “Madame X” or the awe-inspiring Temple of Dendur. You’ll see masterpieces by titans of the art world: Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, van Gogh, and Degas. The journey spans centuries, moving from Greek and Roman antiquities to bold works of modern art by artists like Picasso and Pollock.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of the fountain on the left-hand side of the Met’s front steps facing Fifth Avenue and across from 81st Street.

End point

Please meet your guide in front of the fountain on the left-hand side of the Met’s front steps facing Fifth Avenue and across from 81st Street.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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