Private Guided Tour Metropolitan Museum of Art - Highlights and Hidden Treasures

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Skip the line at New York’s most popular attraction on a private guided experience through the most exciting highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This private tour will begin with the extraordinary history of the Met from its founding and development through the acquisitions that made it into a world class art institution. Discover some of the most incredible art, influential artists, significant artifacts, and little know secrets in history and culture from America and beyond.

Express no-line access
Learn the fascinating history of the museum and its collection
Discover the highlights and hidden treasures
Encounter important artifacts and art
Personalize the tour to your interest

What's Included

  • Professional expert licenced guide
  • Personalized private tour
  • Express skip-the-line access
  • Admission fee (must be purchased at museum at time of tour)
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art 5th Avenue at 82nd Street outside the main entrance at the top of the steps left of the south doors

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the Private Guided Tour Metropolitan Museum of Art - Highlights and Hidden Treasures is as follows:Wheelchair accessibleService animals allowedSuitable for all physical fitness levelsApr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-20841P5

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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