Private Met Museum Tour: The Ultimate Art Highlights Tour
2 hours
Max 1–6
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- See the Met’s Most Famous Masterpieces in Just Two Hours – A fast-paced, curated journey through Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Greek sculptures & more.
- Step Inside an Ancient Egyptian Temple—In the Middle of NYC – Stand before the Temple of Dendur, saved from a watery grave and reconstructed at the Met.
- Meet the Artists Who Changed Art Forever – From Rodin’s sculptures to John Singer Sargent’s Madame X, hear the stories behind art’s greatest icons.
- A Private Walks Guide Who Brings Art to Life – Your guide is part historian, part storyteller, part art detective—ready to unlock the Met’s secrets just for you.
- Skip the Guesswork & Dive Right In – No wandering aimlessly—just the ultimate highlight reel of the Met, tailored to you.
- Sites Visited
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
- Ancient Egyptian Galleries
- Temple of Dendur
- Tomb of Perneb
- Greek and Roman Galleries
- Auguste Rodin (Sculptures)
- Vincent van Gogh (Paintings)
- Picasso and Degas (Paintings)
- Claude Monet (Water Lilies)
- John Singer Sargent (Madame X)
- Tour Includes
- Skip-the-line ticket to Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Local English-speaking guide
The Experience: The Met’s Greatest Hits, in Two Unforgettable Hours
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Excellent
Charlie was an amazing tour guide at the MET. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire 2-hour tour fly by. We learned so much and had such a great time thanks to him!
Tripadvisor customer · Adriana · Nov 22, 2025 Excellent
Charlie was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable about paintings and the history and acquisitions of the Met.
Tripadvisor customer · Elodie · Nov 22, 2025 Excellent
Kevin is absolutely the right guy to take one through the Met... Highly recommended top and very interesting guided tour....
Tripadvisor customer · Gil · Nov 18, 2025 Excellent
Very lively and committed tour with Charlie. The tourcwas really a run but worth every minute! Now we all know how to behave as real New Yorkers in a museum: Excusez-moi, pardon ��. The Egyptian part was the most impressive to me.
Tripadvisor customer · SiMesz · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Charlie was great! Speedy walk through the Met. He kept it interactive and entertaining. We also saw a lot of masterpieces!
Tripadvisor customer · Faye · Nov 16, 2025
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Charlie was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable about paintings and the history and acquisitions of the Met.
Tripadvisor customer · Elodie · Nov 22, 2025 Excellent
Charlie was an amazing tour guide at the MET. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire 2-hour tour fly by. We learned so much and had such a great time thanks to him!
Tripadvisor customer · Adriana · Nov 22, 2025 Excellent
Kevin is absolutely the right guy to take one through the Met... Highly recommended top and very interesting guided tour....
Tripadvisor customer · Gil · Nov 18, 2025 Excellent
Very lively and committed tour with Charlie. The tourcwas really a run but worth every minute! Now we all know how to behave as real New Yorkers in a museum: Excusez-moi, pardon ��. The Egyptian part was the most impressive to me.
Tripadvisor customer · SiMesz · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Charlie was great! Speedy walk through the Met. He kept it interactive and entertaining. We also saw a lot of masterpieces!
Tripadvisor customer · Faye · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Charlie was amazing! He shared and showed us so many pieces of art I would have never known the story behind them. Entertaining and knowledgable!
Tripadvisor customer · Diana · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
The museum is overwhelming but our guide Katy put things into perspective that made them more meaningful, and she mixed in some personal anecdotes. Great experience.
Tripadvisor customer · medexter49 · Nov 05, 2025 Excellent
Excellente visite <br />Nous avons passé un superbe moment avec Phil qui prend son temps qui donne des explications très claires souvent accompagnées d ‘ une pointe d humour.
Tripadvisor customer · Dorothee · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Excellent visit <br />We had a great time with Phil who takes his time giving very clear explanations often accompanied by a touch of humor.
Tripadvisor customer · Dorothee · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
We had a great time while visiting the MET! Our tour guide (Jett) was very knowledgeable and humorous! He was able to show us various exhibits and very popular paintings throughout the museum. Also he was able to tell the back story of the artist and the work being displayed. Even though it was only 2 hrs, it was very informative. We left the MET knowing more about our favorite artist. It was a great tour!!!
Viator customer · DonnaLynn · Oct 29, 2025FAQs
What's the cancellation policy for private tours?
All private tours have a 7-day cancellation policy. Thank you for understanding.
What if I’ve been before?
Even if you’ve visited before, this tour offers fresh insights and new perspectives. You’ll uncover hidden details, surprising stories, and insider knowledge that most visitors miss.
Is this tour good for first-time visitors?
Absolutely! If you’ve never been to the Met before, this is the perfect way to see the best of it without feeling overwhelmed.
Can I choose specific art periods or themes?
While this is a highlights tour, your guide can adjust the pacing to focus more on what interests you. Want extra time in Ancient Egypt or European paintings? Just let your guide know!
How long is the tour?
The private tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours—plenty of time to explore, ask questions, and experience Grand Central like never before.
Is the Met Museum entrance fee included?
Yes! Your skip-the-line ticket is included, so you don’t waste time waiting in long queues.
What makes this private tour different?
This isn’t a generic museum visit—it’s an exclusive, curated journey through the Met’s greatest masterpieces. With a private guide, you’ll get insider insights, deeper storytelling, and a personalized experience.
