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
Jared was beyond exceptional! Information balance with humor and context. Answered questions, involved the entire group, and balanced everyone’s needs. Highly recommend him as your guide!
Tripadvisor customer · REID · Dec 21, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was the best!! His tour was so informative and I recommend it to everyone! Me and my family had such a great time and would totally do it again!
Tripadvisor customer · Lyla · Dec 19, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed all aspects of this tour of the MET and our tour guide was very informative and relatable. We saw so much in the 2 hours and were impressed with this beautiful museum. Felt like our tour guide truly cared about our experience and did an excellent job! Highly recommended!!
Viator customer · brittany · Dec 07, 2025 Excellent
Although tour was a highlight of museum, tour guide gave thorough knowledge of exhibits we stopped at
Viator customer · Barbara · Dec 06, 2025 Excellent
Amazing and engaging tour. He taught us about posing for photos, analyzing paintings, and architecture. My dad usually hates tours but he was engaged and entertained throughout.
Tripadvisor customer · Carlos · Nov 26, 2025
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Jared was beyond exceptional! Information balance with humor and context. Answered questions, involved the entire group, and balanced everyone’s needs. Highly recommend him as your guide!
Tripadvisor customer · REID · Dec 21, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was the best!! His tour was so informative and I recommend it to everyone! Me and my family had such a great time and would totally do it again!
Tripadvisor customer · Lyla · Dec 19, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed all aspects of this tour of the MET and our tour guide was very informative and relatable. We saw so much in the 2 hours and were impressed with this beautiful museum. Felt like our tour guide truly cared about our experience and did an excellent job! Highly recommended!!
Viator customer · brittany · Dec 07, 2025 Excellent
Although tour was a highlight of museum, tour guide gave thorough knowledge of exhibits we stopped at
Viator customer · Barbara · Dec 06, 2025 Excellent
Amazing and engaging tour. He taught us about posing for photos, analyzing paintings, and architecture. My dad usually hates tours but he was engaged and entertained throughout.
Tripadvisor customer · Carlos · Nov 26, 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
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
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
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, 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 guided portion of the tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. The river cruise ticket can be used at any time after the tour.
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?
We’re the official tour operator of Grand Central Terminal, which means unmatched access, stories, and expertise. You won’t get these insider details anywhere else.
