--- title: "\"The Met\" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour" lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 961 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 17 (Museum & Art Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/the-met-metropolitan-museum-of-art-exclusive-guided-tour/ --- # "The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour In our comparison: #2 of 17 in Museum & Art Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: By the Information Desk in front of the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €120 · private from €296 - Starts 10:30, 14:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. option; other options up to €296 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 961 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours New York City - Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €120 · private from €296 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 14:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.96 from 961 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 951 of 961. - 5 stars: 942 (98%) - 4 stars: 9 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 4 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. | €120 / person | English | SEMI-PRIVATE tour 8ppl Max.: Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private Museum Tour | €296 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Skip-the-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly | | Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS | €296 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **The Metropolitan Museum of Art** (2h 30m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30, 14:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Museum & Art Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 17** | €120 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (961) | varies by option | | ["The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/usa/new-york/tours/the-met-metropolitan-museum-of-art-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €120 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | shared | | [Bushwick Street Art Tour and Williamsburg Lifestyle Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/bushwick-street-art-tour-and-williamsburg-lifestyle-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (163) | shared | | [The Met Museum & Central Park Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/usa/new-york/tours/the-met-museum-central-park-guided-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €181 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (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. 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