The Met Private Tour: Masterpieces with an Art Historian

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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 and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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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 • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
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