Why choose this tour ?

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 exclusive 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. Evening tours are available on Friday and Saturday, for a more intimate experience. Skip-the-Line NOTE: Initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.



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What makes "The Met" #1 Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour a unique experience ?

Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from Ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll visit 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!

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS
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    Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS
  • Private Museum Tour
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    Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly
  • SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.
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    SEMI-PRIVATE tour 8ppl Max.: Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

"The Met" #1 Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour. Initial security line still mandatory for all guests and may vary
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • All Entrance Fees

Not Included

  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

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Special Instructions:

    • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet near the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. Babylon Tours NYC: 1(917)999-0380 If calling from outside North America dial 0019179990380 babylontoursinfo@gmail.com www.BabylonTours.com

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Babylon Tours New York City.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 674 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.