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New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Private Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 31% in New York City

5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Met’s celebrated art and stories on a private, family-friendly New York tour with an expert guide.

About this tour

Discover New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on a private, family-friendly tour that brings its celebrated collections to life. Over 2.5 hours, an expert guide helps kids, teens, and adults connect with the stories behind the art, making a visit to the Met engaging for the whole family.

Explore the museum’s most famous treasures at a comfortable pace with your own professional guide. The tour includes entrance fees and skip-the-line access, though all visitors must still pass through the initial security line, where waits can vary. Friday and Saturday evening tours offer a quieter, more intimate setting for sharing the galleries together. The museum’s collections may change throughout the year, and some rooms require quiet or restrict speaking; your guide will explain these rules before you enter. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome for infants and small children.

Meet by the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue in the Great Hall. Choose this New York Metropolitan Museum of Art private tour for a more personal way to discover the Met’s art and history together.

Highlights

  • Explore the Met’s celebrated treasures with a private guide
  • Make art and history engaging for kids and teens
  • Enjoy a quieter visit on Friday or Saturday evening

What's included

Included

  • Private museum tour with a professional guide
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Skip-the-line access; the initial security line is still required

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Meet by the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue in the Met’s Great Hall
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed; only handbags or small, thin backpacks can pass through security
  • Security lines may form, even with skip-the-line access
  • Some rooms require quiet or restrict speaking; the guide will explain before entry
  • Some collections may vary throughout the year
  • The museum may close without notice; if opening is delayed by more than an hour, an alternative will be offered, but refunds or discounts are not available
  • Appropriate dress is required for entry

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private tour lasts 2.5 hours.

Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes. The experience is designed to engage children and teens.

Can I skip the security line?

No. Skip-the-line access does not bypass the mandatory initial security line, and waits may vary.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet by the Information Desk in front of the Egyptian Pharaoh statue in the Met’s Great Hall.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 31% in New York City means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in New York City by this score.

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