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title: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Private 2-hour MET Guided Tour
slug: the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-private-met-guided-tour-new-york-city
type: attraction
sub_type: walking tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-private-met-guided-tour-new-york-city
city: New York City
state: NY
country: US
address: 1010 Fifth Ave, 82nd St NE corner
geo:
  lat: 40.77891
  lng: -73.96198
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 30 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:33:55.877Z
price_from:
  amount: 389
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 5
  count: 2
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private Tour
        price: 381.3
        regular_price: 389
        savings: 7.7
        ticket_types:
          - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)"
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---
## Overview

Discover the magic of The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits with a 2-hour private guided tour. Explore iconic artworks by Botticelli, Da Vinci, and Picasso, ancient Egyptian treasures, and sculptures from Greco-Roman to Rodin with an expert guide ensuring an immersive experience.

## What's Included

- Met Museum admission tickets  
- English-speaking guide  
- Exclusive guided walking tour with just your group and the guide

## What's Not Included

- Gratuities (optional)  
- Transportation (if required)  
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off  
- Food and drink

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## Ticket Options

- **Private Tour** — $381.30 (regularly $389.00, save $7.70)
  Enjoy a 2-hour private tour of The Met in New York City, from ancient Egypt to Renaissance and Impressionist paintings, and more. Discover the best of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Discover the best of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from ancient Egypt to Renaissance and Impressionist paintings, and more.  
- The Met Museum is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums, with a permanent collection of over two million works of art.  
- The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.  
- Suitable for couples, friends, and families.  
- This is an exclusive guided walking tour with just you, your group and your guide on the tour.  
- Meeting point: in front of The Benjamin Duke House located at 1009 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028; please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior.  
- Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.  
- The Met Museum is wheelchair accessible.  
- The tour is suitable for all ages, but guests should have at least a moderate physical fitness level.  
- There are multiple parking garages and street parking options near the meeting point, including the MET Museum parking, which charges based on length of stay, time of day, and day of the week. Public transportation options are also available.  
- The tour is private and exclusive to your group and your guide.

## FAQs

### Where will we meet our guide?

You will meet your guide in front of The Benjamin Duke House located at 1009 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028. Please be at the location 10 to 15 minutes prior to your tour.

### How long is the tour?

The The Met Museum Private Tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

### What's included in the tour?

The tour includes admission tickets to The Met Museum, a friendly and professional guide, and an expertly guided walking tour with plenty of time to take photos.

### What's not included in the tour?

The tour does not include gratuities (optional), transportation (if required), hotel pick-up/drop-off, nor food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend some local favorites.

### Is parking provided?

There are multiple parking garages and street parking options available near the meeting point, including the MET Museum parking, which charges based on the length of stay, time of day, and day of the week. Public transportation options are also available nearby.

### What should I wear?

Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.

### How many people will be on the tour?

This is a private and exclusive walking tour, which means it will be just you, your group and your guide on the tour.

### Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Met Museum is wheelchair accessible.

### Does this tour have any restrictions?

This tour is suitable for all ages, but please note that guests should have at least a moderate physical fitness level.

### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides?

All tour guides go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.