"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

Babylon Tours New York City
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travelswithncm
2 days ago
Kat was a wonderful guide/educator for our tour at the Met. We had alerted her ahead of time that our 10 year old granddaughter and 12 year old grandson with us. She did a fabulous job of catering the tour to meet all our of interests.

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.

Departure Point

  • By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Return Details
  • By the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue, in the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art1000 5th Ave, , New York City, New YorkIts 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 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!Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • 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.
Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Redemption Instructions• 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 guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)• Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriatePlease arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.Babylon Tours NYC:1(917)999-0380If calling from outside North America dial0019179990380babylontoursinfo@gmail.comwww.BabylonTours.comVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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travelswithncm
Kat was a wonderful guide/educator for our tour at the Met. We had alerted her ahead of time that our 10 year old granddaughter and 12 year old grandson with us. She did a fabulous job of catering the tour to meet all our of interests.
susiep0
Excellent 21/2 hour tour with Mark from Babylon tours. We have used this company before in Europe. He was knowledgeable and fun and guided us through the vast Met with a mixture of anecdotes and facts which kept our attention. Highly recommend if you plan to visit the Met as on your own you will feel a bit overwhelmed
G1952XQmikem
The skip the line private tour was perfect. Our tour guide Mark was outstanding. Mark made sure our group of 7 girls friends zipped around seeing the highlights and understanding present day Met and how it has evolved. Ask for Mark. We enjoyed his enthusiasm!
Eri_T
We had the 2.5 hrs tour with my 30 yr old daughter. We had very clear instructions where to meet. Our guide Charlie made the tour unforgettable and interesting.
AnnieSophiaAntony
It was a really nice experience with Michael showing us around. We were taken through all areas in the time window, which is not easy to do given the size of the museum. We also had special pieces we would've missed otherwise, pointed out through the tour. A little more in-depth knowledge sharing about the artists/sculptors/art pieces would've been great but that was balanced by the span and focus on getting us through all the areas we wanted to get to. Covering such a range of types of art, is no easy task and we appreciated that we were able to move through the crowded museum efficiently and came away with a good understanding of the layout to return as well as key pieces sticking in our minds. Also want to give a shout-out to the customer service team of the tour who were extremely proactive and receptive, making the overall experience that much better. Thank you!

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