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Go backstage at the Met Opera and meet an insider
Tour the world-famous venue's off-limits spaces, then join its costume director or pyrotechnician for a rare Q&A session
More...The Experience
Peek behind the curtain at the Metropolitan Opera on a 90-minute VIP walking tour. You'll venture through the historic opera house's backstage spaces normally closed to the public, from carpentry and scenic shops to rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, and the iconic stage area, hearing stories from your expert guide as you trace the timeline and inner workings of the legendary venue. Plus, you'll enjoy a 30-minute Q&A session in List Hall with pyrotechnician Zachary Zamechansky. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Getting to know the people behind the spectacle and hearing firsthand how they bring the Met's operatic magic to life.
The highlights
- Delight in a behind-the-scenes VIP guided walking tour of the Met Opera
- Enter backstage areas normally closed to the public
- Explore scenic and carpentry shops, rehearsal rooms, and the stage
- Uncover the Met's history and inner workings with an expert guide
- Sit down for a 30-minute Q&A session with the Met's costume designer or pyrotechnician
Details
- This Priceless experience is reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- The Cardholder will ensure any guest is bound, and will abide, by these Terms & Conditions and Terms of Use
- Experience is valid for participants 8 years old and older
- Experience may be purchased by cardholders 18 years and older. Cardholders may purchase experience for guest under the age of 18. Cardholder's Guest must be at least 8 years or older
- Experience takes place on December 12 2026 at 10 a.m United States Eastern Time
- Experience must be booked at least 2 days in advance of December 12, 2026
- Experience is for a total minimum of 2 people
- Experience is for a total maximum of 20 people
- Price listed is for 1 package (2 spots)
- Each cardholder may purchase up to a maximum of 4 packages (8 spots)
- You must have a valid email address to receive a booking confirmation email and further experience details
- Limited quantities are available; experience is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out
- Cardholder and Cardholder's guest will need to sign a waiver
- Cardholder who purchases the experience agrees that if any of the tickets purchased will apply to a child participant or underaged participant, such underaged participant will be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian to the venue and the parent or legal guardian will be entirely responsible for ensuring their underaged participant abides by the terms of use, the terms and conditions of the experience and any other requirements mandated by the venue
- Mastercard is not responsible for any costs associated with any cardholder or cardholder's guest transportation to or from the venue nor accommodations
- Void where prohibited by law. Offer not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, or in any other country where prohibited by applicable law. We reserve the right to cancel any sale that we, in our sole discretion, determine is made in any such jurisdiction.
The participants understand that this experience involves physical activities that may be hazardous and could result in injury or harm. They voluntarily participate with full knowledge of these risks and assume all responsibility for any injury, death, or property damage
- By clicking "Add to cart", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
- Limited to 4 per person, subject to possessing a valid email
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
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