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Metropolitan Museum of Art Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Max 8

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights generally include: 

• Washington Crossing the Delaware— stand before Emanuel Leutze's monumental tribute to perseverance and heroism, an iconic depiction of the American Revolution. 

• Van Gogh, Picasso, and Seurat— explore masterpieces from some of history's most celebrated artists, showcasing their groundbreaking techniques and artistic evolution. 

• Madame X by John Singer Sargent— discover the scandalous yet captivating portrait that redefined portraiture with its striking elegance and bold composition. 

• Henry VIII's Armor— get up close to the opulent, battle-ready armor of England's most infamous king, a fascinating glimpse into the past. 

• Tiffany Autumn Landscape— marvel at the luminous beauty of this stained-glass masterpiece, where rich colors and intricate craftsmanship bring an autumnal scene to life.


Details

With over two million works spanning 5,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's most extraordinary cultural institutions. 

On this 2.5-hour guided tour, our expert guide will lead you through its vast galleries, offering an immersive introduction to the museum's most iconic treasures. At The Met, every turn reveals another masterpiece! See Washington Crossing the Delaware, a dramatic portrayal of America's fight for independence. Stand before Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat and feel the intensity of his swirling brushstrokes. Admire the quiet beauty of Vermeer's paintings, the movement of Degas' The Dance Class, and the vivid colors of Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Beyond its renowned paintings, The Met offers a journey through civilizations. Walk through the Temple of Dendur, an ancient Egyptian monument in the heart of New York City. Marvel at the gleaming armor of King Henry VIII and the Japanese samurai and be transported into 1700s France as you step into the elegant French period rooms. 

By the end of this tour, you'll have traveled across centuries and continents, discovering some of the greatest works of art ever created— all within the walls of The Met.


Itinerary

  • A 2.5-hour private tour of the Metropolitan Museum with one of our expert guides!
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

Inclusion

• GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2.5 HOURS

• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)

 

Not Included

 

• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS

• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)

• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE


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What Our Customers Say

Happy guest
Sean M 1 contributions

Happy guest

Charlie was great. Enjoyed the tour. It was very enjoyable. Got to see and learn lots information about paintings and history.

09 August 2025

Informative!
sharilj2016 5 contributions

Informative!

Kevin was an excellent guide - very informative. He is an art history so quite knowledgable. He was polite when answering all our questions while also trying to allow us to see as much as we could.

09 August 2025

Great tour with a superlative guide
Rob M 15 contributions

Great tour with a superlative guide

Kevin was a fantastic guide. As an artist and an art historian, he had insights about the art we saw and the artists who produced it that we would never have gotten on our own. (I mean, we've all seen ancient Egyptian art, but I'd never known how it was created, what it meant, and how it fit in with the beliefs of the people back then.) The tour was well-paced and entertaining, and we learned about the background of the art we saw, the artists who created it, and its place at The Met. Highly recommended.

10 August 2025

Fun, informative and immersive
Chris B 1 contributions

Fun, informative and immersive

Charlie was great! Funny, informative, and was great at immersing us into the world of what we were seeing. If you don’t want the same stale old tour, Charlie’s your guy!

18 August 2025

Good highlights tour for beginners
Catherine W 9 contributions

Good highlights tour for beginners

This was a very entertaining tour that would work for families as well as friends and solo travelers. Our tour guide, Charlie, was warm and kind and had many fun stories to share - both about the artists we saw as well as his life growing up in nyc. This is a very fast-paced, high-level overview of the museum so not for those interested in a really nuanced or detailed discussion of art, but great for those who are visiting that want to hit a few highlights and get a sense of the grandeur of the Met.

25 August 2025

Simply The Best!
Rob Bernard 60 contributions

Simply The Best!

Charlie was excellent.Quite the presenter.Easy to hear, follow, interesting and fun.Please ask for Charlie!!!Demand him as your guide.

28 August 2025

Excellent overview
Oliver M 1 contributions

Excellent overview

A little flavour of everything the Met has to offer and makes appetite for more. Enjoyed the Tour with Michael and his knowledge.

01 September 2025

Travels through time
Lina A 1 contributions

Travels through time

Excellent tour with Michael who did an amazing job of taking out on a historical and cultural tour. Bravo for navigating us through so many amazing exhibitions!

02 September 2025

Great 1st visit to the Met
Rob Z 11 contributions

Great 1st visit to the Met

Cherie did a great job. Gave us a good overview of the museum with interesting stories. Felt like we got to see many of the major pieces.

06 September 2025

Great introduction to Met
Peter L 1 contributions

Great introduction to Met

Recommend guide Rob who is very knowledgeable and patience. Gave us a great introduction to the vast collection. Recommend him.

11 September 2025

Amazing tour with Charlie
Angela A 1 contributions

Amazing tour with Charlie

Outstanding! Charlie was so knowledgeable and interesting. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. Would do it again it was that good.

22 August 2025

Amazing!
Betty E 2 contributions

Amazing!

Charlie was delight and very knowledgeable!I would recommend this tour to my family and friends! A must see when visiting New York!

25 August 2025

Met Tour
Bob K 1 contributions

Met Tour

Great overall overview and insights of select works. 61697 we had most of the highlights and several pieces of work that were extremely interesting yet not on the top list for most people.

25 August 2025

It was very fine 3 hours. I liked it very much. Charlie told us very interesting information not commonly known.
maciejmanczak 5 contributions

It was very fine 3 hours. I liked it very much. Charlie told us very interesting information not commonly known.

Our tourguide Charlie was perfect. He was not only telling everything but also acting. Bardzo fajny, profesjonalny i zabawny przewodnik.

28 August 2025

Highlight of Met’s Paintings
David W 3 contributions

Highlight of Met’s Paintings

Mark V was exceptional. He brought deep knowledge and true enthusiasm to his selection of the museum’s highlights. Highly recommended.

30 August 2025

Tour dr Force. Art lovers must pick this tour
Ellen K 1 contributions

Tour dr Force. Art lovers must pick this tour

Wonderful energy! Learned about nuance and colors. Charlie was very personable. I highly recommend this tour. Tre bien!

02 September 2025

Tour de force with Charlie
Gregory K 1 contributions

Tour de force with Charlie

Highly recommend this tour. Learned about color theory, art interpretation, and art history. We will tour with Charlie when we return.

02 September 2025

Afternoon at the Met!
Alison Maree S 1 contributions

Afternoon at the Met!

Cherie was fantastic! And so knowledge.label. We saw all the main events in an efficient 2.5 hours, which we would never have been otherwise able to do ourselves. I’ve got some great photos and knowledge now. Thank you Cherie and Babylon!

05 September 2025

Exceptional private tour of the Met
MsCassity 29 contributions

Exceptional private tour of the Met

We had the absolute privilege of taking a private tour of The Met with Katherine, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Katherine is a true connoisseur of art—deeply knowledgeable, eloquent, and passionate in a way that brings every piece to life. She thoughtfully curated our experience, weaving in fascinating insights while guiding us through hidden corners and masterpieces we would have surely overlooked on our own.What impressed me most was how attentive she was to our personal interests. She ensured we spent time in the wings that mattered most to me, while still surprising us with treasures and perspectives...

07 September 2025

Perfect afternoon exploring this amazing museum
Julia D 2 contributions

Perfect afternoon exploring this amazing museum

What a fun tour with Rob C! This was my friends’ and my first time at the Met and we felt overwhelmed by the scale, so we booked this tour. What a fun afternoon! It was the perfect way to discover the museum, navigate through the many eras and learn so many fun back stories about the art and the museum. I particularly enjoyed seeing my first Vermeer in real life, and the incredible Impressionist collection that the museum assembled.

07 September 2025

FAQ's

No, the tour does not skip the security line. It includes timed-entry tickets. Security cannot be bypassed, but it usually moves quickly. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Yes, customization is possible only with a Private Tour. Please inform us in advance so we can assign a guide specialized in your requested areas.

Yes, the Temple of Dendur is included in the guided visit.

Yes, the tour includes selected Egyptian mummies and major artifacts.

Yes, the tour features major European masterpieces, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Rembrandt.

Yes, key Greek and Roman sculptures are included.

Yes, highlights of the American Wing are included.

Yes, selected medieval armor and weapons are part of the tour.

Approximately 25 to 30 major works are covered.

Yes, the guide provides historical context and engaging stories throughout the tour.

Yes, it is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see the museum's essential highlights.