Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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 semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) 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.
Skip-the-Line NOTE: Initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.
Skip-the-Line NOTE: Initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour. Security line still mandatory for guests and may vary
- Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
- Professional Guide
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- All Entrance Fees
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10028-0198
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll see 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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10028-0198
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll see 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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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May 2023
Mark is the BEST tour guide EVER! So much knowledge about the MET, art & the city. We loved mark!!!!
Mark is the BEST tour guide EVER! So much knowledge about the MET, art & the city. We loved mark!!!!Joshua_F
June 2022
Jonathan was fantastic! He took us around to some great works of art and gave us not only history and story but encouraged us to give our own impressions. We had a great time and he made it one our best tours while in NYC!
Jonathan was fantastic! He took us around to some great works of art and gave us not only history and story but encouraged us to give our own impressions. We had a great time and he made it one our best tours while in NYC!Kristen_P
May 2022
This tour was absolutely incredible! I would have been so lost in that maze of beautiful artwork and not seen half of what I needed to. I have to give a shout out to Mark from Babylon Tours, he was absolute perfection for a tour guide- gave us some off the beaten path mixed with must sees and nev...
This tour was absolutely incredible! I would have been so lost in that maze of beautiful artwork and not seen half of what I needed to. I have to give a shout out to Mark from Babylon Tours, he was absolute perfection for a tour guide- gave us some off the beaten path mixed with must sees and never hesitated to stop when something interested my husband or I. Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and you could just feel his passion for the museum. I would 1000% recommended this tour and Mark as well!Jolaine T
May 2022
Our tour guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and very insightful.He helped us see art with a different lense.
Our tour guide Jonathan was very knowledgeable and very insightful.He helped us see art with a different lense.catc934
May 2022
Matt, our guide, was awesome! I had had some crummy tours in the past days before this one, and it was a breath of fresh air. Matt was so enthusiastic about the Met and NYC in general. Definitely recommend taking the tour, and then leaving plenty of time after to explore! I had to catch a train a...
Matt, our guide, was awesome! I had had some crummy tours in the past days before this one, and it was a breath of fresh air. Matt was so enthusiastic about the Met and NYC in general. Definitely recommend taking the tour, and then leaving plenty of time after to explore! I had to catch a train after this tour, and I was so sad that I had to leave.GLFHawk
May 2022
Our guide, Mark, did a great job showing us around the museum. He also was great about pointing out areas to spend more time with after the tour was over. He answered all our questions is great detail.
Our guide, Mark, did a great job showing us around the museum. He also was great about pointing out areas to spend more time with after the tour was over. He answered all our questions is great detail.