Demystifying Art at The Getty ---Two Hours

Overview

Why stand in line with strangers for a public tour at a museum-prescribed time? Have your own private tour when you want it! Be able to ask your guide that you want more time with a specific period of art --- or a favorite artist! You customize it to suit your time and interests! It's all about what you want! Want a time that's not posted? Have a group larger than 6? We can accommodate up to 35 people. Prices upon request.

City: Los Angeles

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $275.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $275.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sanitized Assisted Listening Devices are used for groups of 6 or more or when requested.

Includes timed-entry ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ride-share dropoff point
Please note if there are children under the age of 16

What To Expect

The Getty Center

In this two-hour tour, find out why there are so many nudes in Renaissance Art--- 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, you can opt to concentrate on a specific art period or (if showing) a Special Exhibition. 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 (24)

Arthur_G

Dec 2024

Ellen Greenberg gave our family a fantastic tour of the Getty Museum. We're 5 people ranging in age from 29 to 85. My ankle was injured, so I needed a wheelchair. Ellen was patient, kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. She obtained the wheelchair for us, and waited for a few of us who arrived late. The Getty's a large museum, so Ellen showed us highlights that we had time to see in our 2 hour tour. She talked about the architecture of the museum, and the process of building it. She showed us art by Rembrandt, Bernini, artists in Leonardo da Vinci's studio, and a couple of dozen others. Ellen was engaging. She encouraged us to ask her questions, and asked us questions to enliven the tour. She came well prepared with a big bag of laminated pictures that she used to illustrate her discussion of the art. Her tour made our visit to the Getty much more enjoyable and informative than it would have been without her.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Wow! Thank you so much for leaving such a detailed and wonderful review. But, as the expression goes, "It takes 2 to tango". And, your group was so enthusiastic and we had such a great exchange of ideas and opinions, I saw the art in many new ways as well!

Arina_M

Oct 2024

Alexandra is a very experienced guide, guided through the whole Getty collection, spectacular tour, great energy and so much knowledge about art history !

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Dear Arina~ I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for joining us on the recent museum tour. I'm so glad you had an enjoyable and enriching experience. Come back again soon!

Jennifer_Y

Aug 2024

We had a great private tour with Ellen. We learned so much from her and we would have been clueless navigating the Getty without her. She brought along pictures to add historical context to the artwork and it was both educational and entertaining. She is a wealth of knowledge.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts during the tour. I enjoyed hearing your observations about the art and the artists!