The National Gallery of Art DC Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max in Washington DC booking from $95.40

The National Gallery of Art DC Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Overview

This 2.5 hour semi-private guided museum tour welcomes up to 8 guests who want to see 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

Sun 22 Jun

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What's Included

Semi-Private Museum Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Professional Tour Guide

Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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)
A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!

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 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 (72)

Chase R

Aug 2019

I cannot speak to the overall quality of Babylon Tours around the world , but I can speak to is Leigh Jameson (our tour guide in DC at the National Gallery) was literally as good as a study abroad Professor had I still been in college. I went to the National Gallery of Art to learn to appreciate more of the details, history, and intricacies of the masters, and Leigh helped take me there. Funny, charismatic, intelligent, and an excellent teacher I am literally going to call her for all future tours I do in DC because she is that good. Even though we were on a semi private tour with other people, it was so small it hardly felt like anyone was there besides me. Not every tour guide is capable of creating that kind of an atmosphere, and it was clear from all the random people trying to listen in on our tour we were having a much better experience than them trying to randomly put things together. Let me end by saying, I have no financial or business relationship with Bablyon Tours nor did I know Leigh before I showed up to the tour. I am must some random educated guy who is not educated about art, but wants to be so I went on a tour. No one is paying me write a good review, so the only reason I am writing it is because Leigh is so good at what she does I believe people that good at their job should be rewarded for what they do with a great review. Not everyone works that hard at their job, takes it that seriously, or prepares to gives great tours. I have been on a few of those. Just because you can speak to a subject does not make you a great guide. But Leigh is a great guide. Like any good class, you get out what you put in, so if you do take a tour with her, remember to ask questions, engage, and don't expect fireworks when you brought nothing to the show. If all of Babylon Tours are this good I will be doing a lot more. Hope you enjoy.

Tami75d

Mar 2019

Our family of four had a great tour with Glennyce as our guide. There is so much to see and do in DC that having a guide really helps you get the most out of your time there. We wanted to see the highlights at the gallery and Glennyce was a wealth of knowledge. I didn't feel like she just had a memorized script but was rather able to answer many art related questions. Our two teenagers were not as interested as I would have liked and she did a great job keeping it as interesting as possible for all of us even with their sighs, etc. While it may not be a topic many kids are interested I still felt it was our responsibility as parents to expose them to art history, now if only we could get rid of their poor body language! Working on it...

Arlene B

Nov 2017

2 1/2 just flew by. Learned so much about the artist and their work.
Tour is the only way to see the art gallery.

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The National Gallery of Art DC Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

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