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"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

5.0 · 961 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ New York Operated by Babylon Tours New York City Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 8 from €120 · private from €296
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 14:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.The page priceSEMI-PRIVATE tour 8ppl Max.: Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.€120
Private Museum TourSkip-the-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly€296 for 2+ people
Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENSFamily Tour! for KIDS or TEENS€296 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

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

Reviews

5.0
961 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 951 of 961

Star breakdown of all 961 ratings

5 stars
942 · 98%
4 stars
9 · 1%
3 stars
3 · 0%
2 stars
4 · 0%
1 star
3 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Departure
10:30, 14:00, 17:00, daily except Wed; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Babylon Tours New York City; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries, such as the Louvre or the British Museum. Spend roughly 2.5 hours on this exclusive guided museum tour, skipping the line and exploring the most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide. Evening tours are available on Friday and Saturday, for a more intimate experience.

Skip-the-line note: Please be aware that the initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Museum & Art Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 17€1202h 30m4.96 (961)varies by option
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max€1202h 30m4.98 (443)shared
Bushwick Street Art Tour and Williamsburg Lifestyle Tour€553h 30m4.97 (163)shared
The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max€1815h 30m5.0 (56)shared

Ranked #2 of 17 in Museum & Art Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €181, median €52; typical length 2h. 4 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Museum & Art Tours

From €120 per adult · SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max.