New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll see the museum’s most important galleries. Pass through the Medieval Europe gallery on your way to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. Explore armory form the Middle Ages, including pieces worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the famed portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware. A host of European painters including Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh await you as you learn about their troubled yet exciting lives. All the while, your guide will explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it began before the United States was even 100 years old.Highlights generally include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored)Henry VIII armor, Tiffany Autumn landscape, Chicago Stock Exchange Stairs, Madame X, Pop culture then and now, Hudson River School, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Jan Vermeer, Madonna with Child, Picasso, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more.
Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum Of Art Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max - New York City
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:30am (6pm evening tour available Fridays & Saturdays)
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Return Details :
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet near the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art • It is imperative that you provide us with gues.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, youll be able to skip the line and explore it's most famous pieces with the help of an engaging guide who will lead the way.
Skip-the-Line NOTE: Initial security line cannot be bypassed and may vary in size depending on congestion.
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Itinerary:
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum. Its roughly 2 million works of art and artifacts cover everything from ancient Egypt to modern art. From the Great Hall, you’ll see the museum’s most important galleries. Pass through the Medieval Europe gallery on your way to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. Explore armory form the Middle Ages, including pieces worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the famed portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware. A host of European painters including Vermeer, Picasso, and Van Gogh await you as you learn about their troubled yet exciting lives. All the while, your guide will explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it began before the United States was even 100 years old. Highlights generally include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored) Henry VIII armor, Tiffany Autumn landscape, Chicago Stock Exchange Stairs, Madame X, Pop culture then and now, Hudson River School, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Jan Vermeer, Madonna with Child, Picasso, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more.
Inclusions
- Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
- Skip-the-Line Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour. Security line still mandatory for guests and may vary
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Professional Guide
- All Entrance Fees
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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.
Traveler Reviews
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Cherie provided a professional and fun experience as she guided us through the MET. She was friendly and attentive to the needs of the group. She also offered to allow us to text her anytime after the tour if we had any general questions about going around the city. Would do it again, thank you Cherie!
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My family of 4 (2 boys 10 and 12) went to the museum. Mark was our guide and he was absolutely amazing! You can tell he loves what he does and in turn he made us love it as well. We learned so many cool things and he took us to all the places we would have missed otherwise. We will definitely be back and request Mark again. Simply an amazing time and a great family memory.
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Charlie was outstanding! He has forever altered how I will look at art going forward. My mom and I loved the experience and will be going back to Met the first chance we get :)
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in NYC is huge, having a tour is optimal and going with Babylon and guide Jonathan T was one of our highlights of the NY visit. The MET is an an absolutely gorgeous building with world class art. Jonathan provided insights we didn't even know we would appreciate like the importance of the art of painting a peeled lemon or the provenance of the artwork. He catered the tour to the group and ensured we saw pieces of interest to us plus many others. Highly recommend Babylon and if you can ask for Jonathan T
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Cherie was our guide and she was fantastic. She shared so much information about all the key pieces in the museum. My 11 and 7 year olds enjoyed this tour very much.
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Our guide Charlie was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining. The time went by so quickly. We’re happy that we took the tour.
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Excellent and very informative and interesting tour. Great museum and wonderful tour from our guide Charlie. Thank you so much!
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1st our tour guide Mark V was fantastic, experienced, knowledgeable and in tune with what we were looking for and what would engage and surprise us! Babylon messaged us more effectively than any other tour operators including Viator which has confusing meet at this place ... instructions. 5 pm tour was less crowded for the MET. We saw and learned as much as we could handle. Expensive but worth it.
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Jeff was very informative and quickly sensed the art that the small group would enjoy. We highly recommend the tour AND Jeff.
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There 4 in our group and Cherie was wonderful and engaged with us all very well. Our first time to the Met and we learned so much! I’ll be much better prepared to explore on my own next time!