Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm.
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.
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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip-the-line entry to The Met
Your guide tailors the route to your interests
Private 2-hour tour of the Met
Private tour guide specializing in art
Meeting Points
Departure
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
Return
Itinerary
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
2 hours
The Met Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian
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Unlock 5,000 years of human history without the overwhelm.
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.
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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip-the-line entry to The Met
Your guide tailors the route to your interests
Private 2-hour tour of the Met
Private tour guide specializing in art
Meeting Points
Departure
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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.
