The Met Family-Friendly Private Guided Tour
About this activity
Explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art with an expert guide. Reserved-entry admission is included. This 2.5-hour family-friendly private tour with a guide dedicated to your party of up to 8.
Highlights
- Engaging, family-friendly Met Museum guided experience
- Admire world-famous masterpieces and ancient treasures
- Custom, private tour for up to 8 guests
- Learn from a passionate expert guide
- Reserved-entry Met admission included
Full description
Turn The Metropolitan Museum of Art into an engaging journey for children and adults on a 2.5-hour family-friendly private tour for your party of up to 8. Your dedicated expert guide adapts the pace and storytelling to your family while leading a curated route through 5,000 years of art. Highlights may include the Temple of Dendur, Egyptian mummies, Greek and Roman sculpture, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Van Gogh, Vermeer, Monet and Degas, King Henry VIII’s armor, Japanese samurai equipment and ornate French period rooms. Around 25 to 30 selected works are covered through lively, age-appropriate stories and conversation. Reserved timed-entry admission and all entrance fees are included; standard security and bag checks still apply. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Exclusive private tour for your group (up to 8 guests)
- Professional expert guide
- Reserved-entry admission to the Met
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Luggage/coat storage
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is wheelchair accessible; please notify in advance.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour limited to 8 guests for an intimate experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring a refillable water bottle (no drinks allowed in galleries).
- Arrive at The Met entrance 10 minutes before your tour.
- Coat/luggage storage not provided at the museum.
- Photography allowed (no flash).
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
