Explore the Met — one of the world's greatest art repositories — guided by a private art-historian expert through masterpieces spanning 5,000 years of human civilisation.
What to expect
Your expert guide meets you at the iconic Fifth Avenue steps and steers you through hand-picked wings — Egyptian Temple of Dendur, European paintings, Greek and Roman antiquities, or the American Wing — based entirely on your tastes. With no group dynamics to manage, the guide dives deep into provenance, technique, and the stories behind each work. The vast marble halls feel like a private salon when you're moving at your own rhythm. This is the Met as collectors and curators experience it.
Good to know
The Met is on the Upper East Side — a short cab or rideshare from Midtown cruise piers. Book your private guide through Withlocals or a vetted local expert service well ahead; popular guides book up weeks in advance. Plan at least 3–4 hours and check your all-aboard time carefully.