Your Private Met Tour Experience

Discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a private tour that transforms your visit into a personalized exploration of art, culture and history. With your professional guide, journey beyond the surface and uncover fascinating stories behind world-renowned masterpieces and lesser-known treasures across The Met's vast galleries. Avoid the crowds and skip lengthy ticket lines thanks to priority entry, letting you spend more time immersed in one of the world’s greatest museums.

The Museum and Its Collections

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a cultural icon spanning over two million square feet and featuring more than two million works of art. From ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces, your private tour can be customized to focus on your interests or highlight the museum’s must-see artworks. Your knowledgeable guide shares expert insights, revealing the contexts and histories that make each piece meaningful, whether it's an Egyptian sarcophagus, the splendor of European painting, or the intricacies of Asian decorative arts. The Met is divided into multiple wings, each showcasing a particular era, style or culture, so your guide helps you navigate and maximize your visit.

Key Highlights of Your Tour

• Admire Impressionist paintings including Monet’s Water Lilies

• View the Temple of Dendur, a perfectly preserved Ancient Egyptian monument

• Explore Medieval Europe through the museum’s renowned Armory and Decorative Arts collections

• Marvel at American masterpieces in the iconic American wing

• Experience celebrated works by Vermeer, Picasso and Van Gogh up close

• Step into the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace for a piece of Renaissance Italy in New York

During the tour, your guide tailors the route based on your pace and preferences, ensuring you never feel rushed and always have the opportunity to ask questions or linger on favorites. Artworks and galleries may rotate or occasionally be unavailable, but your guide will make sure you discover both the museum’s celebrated icons and captivating hidden gems.

Your Expert Guide

Your guide is not just a narrator but an enthusiast who brings artworks to life through stories, artistic interpretation and historical anecdotes. They adapt the visit to suit your group's interests, whether you’re drawn to painting, antiquities, sculpture or decorative arts, ensuring everyone leaves with a deeper understanding of The Met’s significance.

Comfort, Convenience and Exclusive Access

Your private tour experience is designed for comfort and engagement. You will meet your guide at a designated entrance, breeze past the main crowds and explore The Met’s highlights with the flexibility of a tailored itinerary. As the museum is expansive, your guide helps optimize time and makes sure you don’t miss what matters most to you, making this the ideal option for first-time visitors, families and serious art lovers alike. The experience is wheelchair accessible and suitable for guests with mobility needs.

Ask for insider stories, gain access to expert recommendations and come away with memories that will last long after your visit.

Book your Metropolitan Museum of Art Private VIP Tour tickets now!