"The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian
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 2-hour tour of the Met
- Private tour guide specializing in art who will tailor the experience to your interests
Meeting Location
1000 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Skip-the-line entry to The Met.
- Private 2-hour tour of the Met.
- Private tour guide specializing in art who will tailor the experience to your interests.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the "The Met" Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for “The Met” Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line entry to The Met
- Private 2-hour tour of the Met
- Private tour guide specializing in art who will tailor the experience to your interests
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
