The Met Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour in New York City
by Babylon Tours New York City
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds about 2 million artworks and artifacts spanning from Ancient Egypt to modern times. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access past the general entrance ticket line, though all visitors must still pass through the mandatory security screening which can vary in wait time. During the tour, visitors start in the Great Hall and move through major galleries, including the Medieval Europe Gallery where armor worn by Henry VIII is displayed. The tour also visits the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and the American Wing, featuring the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the famous portrait Washington Crossing the Delaware. Paintings by artists like Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh are shown, with the guide providing background on their lives and explaining how the Met differs from older European museums, especially considering it was founded before the United States turned 100 years old. Evening tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays for a smaller group experience. The tour includes a professional guide and all entrance fees. Wheelchair access is available. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and gratuities are optional.
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What's included
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Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses approximately 2 million art pieces and artifacts from Ancient Egypt through modern art. The tour begins in the Great Hall and continues through the museum's key galleries. Visitors pass the Medieval Europe Gallery and see armor worn by Henry VIII, then move to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. The American Wing features the Chicago Stock Exchange staircase and the portrait Washington Crossing the Delaware. The guide points out paintings by Vermeer, Picasso, Van Gogh, and others, explaining their histories and how the Met differs from European museums, noting its establishment before the U.S. was 100 years old. Highlights may vary if items are on loan or undergoing restoration.
150 min
Meeting point
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
End point
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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The Met Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour in New York City
by Babylon Tours New York City
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$265Overview
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds about 2 million artworks and artifacts spanning from Ancient Egypt to modern times. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes skip-the-line access past the general entrance ticket line, though all visitors must still pass through the mandatory security screening which can vary in wait time. During the tour, visitors start in the Great Hall and move through major galleries, including the Medieval Europe Gallery where armor worn by Henry VIII is displayed. The tour also visits the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace and the American Wing, featuring the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange and the famous portrait Washington Crossing the Delaware. Paintings by artists like Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh are shown, with the guide providing background on their lives and explaining how the Met differs from older European museums, especially considering it was founded before the United States turned 100 years old. Evening tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays for a smaller group experience. The tour includes a professional guide and all entrance fees. Wheelchair access is available. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and gratuities are optional.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses approximately 2 million art pieces and artifacts from Ancient Egypt through modern art. The tour begins in the Great Hall and continues through the museum's key galleries. Visitors pass the Medieval Europe Gallery and see armor worn by Henry VIII, then move to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. The American Wing features the Chicago Stock Exchange staircase and the portrait Washington Crossing the Delaware. The guide points out paintings by Vermeer, Picasso, Van Gogh, and others, explaining their histories and how the Met differs from European museums, noting its establishment before the U.S. was 100 years old. Highlights may vary if items are on loan or undergoing restoration.
150 min
Meeting point
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
End point
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.