The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour in Washington DC booking from $94.34

The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Overview

This 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour will show you the world’s most iconic artists inside two extraordinary buildings. The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC is a world-class museum housing an incredible timeline of Western Art from the old masters of the Renaissance to the quintessential personalities of the 20th Century. Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Picasso, and Rothko are just a handful of artist on view (as well as Vigee le Brun, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe).

Take excursion through the changes of history as told by magnificent works of art - money, power, war, hope, and triumph. From the intimacy of a da Vinci portrait to sweep of a Monet to the bold strokes of a Kandinsky, you will be dazzled by the vast holdings and the stories that accompany them. You’ll delight over familiar names and hidden gems while our passionate guides navigate you through notable highlights of technique and artwork from over the past seven centuries.

City: Washington DC

Mon 24 Feb

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What's Included

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Guided Museum Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

What To Expect

National Gallery of Art

Enter the National Gallery of Art and follow your guide through one of America’s best collections of artwork produced by Renaissance artists, French Impressionists, and great American painters. See works from Claude Monet, Raphael, Gilbert Stuart, and Edgar Degas, as well as more modern artists like Picasso, Pollock, Warhol, and O’Keefe, as you learn what’s really behind the creation of some of these pieces. Your private guide will lead the way through the halls of the museum, telling stories, and stopping at famous works of art. Some pieces you’ll see on this tour include “Ginevra de’Benci” by Leonardo da Vinci, “Self Portrait” by Vincent Van Gogh, and “Woman with a Parasol” by Claude Monet. Listen as your guide fills you in on the techniques behind some of the paintings, as well as some of the history and scandals that happened because of them. You’ll also learn about the museum’s building which took just 100 years to transition from a nearly hollow building to the home of the US’s best art collections.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (69)

Julie_R

Aug 2021

I highly recommend this tour. Often our museum visits involve seeing a few famous works then we wander a bit aimlessly around, unsure what we should focus on, until everyone is tired. So, for our first post-pandemic vacation I opted to book a private National Gallery tour for myself, my spouse, and our 26 & 15 year old sons. Leigh did an incredible job. Pre-tour communication was excellent. She took us on a whirlwind tour of the gallery highlights, focusing on areas we had expressed interest in and introducing works and artists we knew nothing about. She integrated history, culture, trade, and anecdotes about artists and their subjects in a conversational way that was engaging and informative. The time flew and we enjoyed every minute. When your 15 year old son says that a 2.5 hour art gallery tour with his parents was "great" ... well, you know the guide is someone special. Many thanks, Leigh. Our visit with you to the National Gallery was the highlight of our vacation. Can't wait to return to learn about 20th century art!

Amym212121

Jul 2021

Donna was engaging, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our group included several children and Donna did a wonderful job keeping the children interested. Even though we covered a lot of ground, we would love to do the tour again to see more.

Irma_A

Jul 2021

Enjoyed personal tour very much!excellent guided tour in Washington DC. Highly recommend your while visiting Washington DC

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