Demystifying Art at The Getty - One-Hour

Overview

Why wander aimlessly through a museum or listen to an impersonal self-guided tour on a mobile that can't answer a question? Enjoy an exclusive tour of the spectacular collection at The Getty Center and converse with your in-person own art historian. You tell us the date and time and we'll make the reservation at your convenience! Want more time to see and enjoy more? Want a time that's not posted? Just ask! Have a group larger than 6? We can accommodate up to 35 people. Prices upon request. Check out other tours offered by Quick Culture!

City: Los Angeles

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $150.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wheelchairs, strollers and UV-sanitized listening devices when 6+ people or on special request

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Coat check and phone charging stations are available.
Convenient ride-share drop off.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Full vaccination or negative COVID tests within 72 hours of tour are acceptable for entry to the museum. Home COVID-19 tests are not acceptable. Masks not required in galleries only if travelers are fully vaccinated. Travelers must wear masks on Tram.

What To Expect

The Getty Center

Enjoy walking through time and "peek behind the canvas" as I guide you through the spectacular collection at The Getty Center Museum. You'll see the highlights of the museum and be wowed and amazed with the stories I'll tell you about how artists have impacted history and yet still relate to our current, everyday lives. DaVinci decoded. Rembrandt revealed. Monet mastered. Van Gogh verified. In the two-hour tour, find out why there are so many nudes in Renaissance Art--- and how Louis XIV, XV and XVI influenced fashion and furniture. And, why are there dead bugs, wilted flowers and skulls in Dutch paintings? Question why the Virgin Mary is always painted in red or blue or both. Why does impressionism look blurry? The 2-hour tour includes the highlights of the permanent collection, PLUS the Decorative Arts Pavilion ( with many items belonging to the Kings and Marie Antoinette) PLUS, you can opt to concentrate on a specific art period. It's about what you want!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

Nikki S

Oct 2022

As impressive as the art might be, it was the buildings, the setting, the landscaping that blew me away. We also ate in their top rated restaurant. The food was marvelous. The service was just to swift for my taste. No one told them we were in a rush, nor were they that crowded. We got our excellent Salad Caprese very shortly after we ordered it. The minute we finished, they brought our next course. We had no time to digest the caprese. We left over/ took home half of our main course (bronzino). Pity they did not seem to understand the concept of a leisurely meal.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Nikki~ Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We're thrilled you loved your experience! We put customer satisfaction as our priority and your review reaffirms the hard work we contribute daily. The Getty Restaurant sets high standards for themselves and I'm sorry to hear they didn't meet these in their interaction with you. I will pass on your disappointment. Thank you, Ellen Quick Culture

nina_s

Sep 2022

Ellen was a phenomenal guide - her knowledge of the Getty, the art and the relevant history is extraordinary. She has a lively passion for the art and was engaging with my two teenagers. She wove in fascinating facts, asked engaging questions, and even came armed with drumsticks to 'play' the marble tiles that form the exterior of the building. We left wising we'd had more time. Fabulous experience!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for your kind review. You and your children were a delight to tour!

Yvonne_H

Jul 2022

Menna was an excellent docent! My husband and I learned so much about the history of the Getty and famous works of art. This intimate tour is perfect for anyone visiting the Getty for the first time.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your kind review! Your enthusiasm and our conversations about the art were spot on! Looking forward to touring you again!