National Gallery of Art DC: Private Guided Tour
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Washington
Embark on a 2.5-hour private guided tour of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Explore the world's most iconic artists and discover the incredible timeline of Western Art from the Renaissance to the 20th Century.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Private tour guide (not included with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
  • Wheelchair accessible (excludes ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
  • Expert-led museum tour
  • Comprehensive 2.5-hour experience
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Let yourself be immersed in an exclusive 2.5 hour guided tour of a world-renowned museum, The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. This eminent museum hosts an extensive chronology of Western Art, from the pioneering artists of the Renaissance to the key figures of the 20th Century. Among the artists whose works are exhibited are Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Picasso, and Rothko, as well as Vigee le Brun, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe.

Embark on a journey through the annals of history as depicted by grand art masterpieces - themes of wealth, dominance, conflict, aspiration, and victory. Experience the closeness of a da Vinci portrait, the expansiveness of a Monet, or the striking impressions of a Kandinsky. The vast collection and their accompanying narratives will leave you awe-struck. You’ll be entranced by widely recognized names and uncovered treasures as our enthusiastic guides lead you through significant features of techniques and art pieces that span over seven centuries.

  • 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.
Location
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet by the Constitution Ave Entrance of the National Gallery of Art
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kim_w
May 28, 2024
The BEST tour guide! - Rebecca was fantastic! We saw so much and she expertly guided us through it all. Loved her descriptions and history of each piece we saw. If you are going request Rebecca - you will get the BEST tour!
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Marcel_h
May 17, 2024
Worth the short time we had in Washington DC - Excellent overview of most important art works as selected by very knowledgeable Stephen. Specially enjoyed the Leonardo!
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Herschelf2015
May 3, 2024
National gallery - Loved our tour. Our guide, Leigh, made it all the better. I felt like we saw the best that museum had to offer, with really interesting information of each piece. It’s wonderful to understand what and why the piece is noteworthy.
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Lynn22s
Apr 25, 2024
Annemarie, national gallery guide - Annemarie was so effective at communicating by text even before the tour. We knew exactly where to meet and what to expect. She was a good communicator, spoke clearly, and was always aware of our pace. Thank you for an excellent tour.
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Kathrynw631
Apr 19, 2024
Great tour - Amanda did a great job of helping us see this incredible museum in an afternoon. She was very accommodating and knowledgeable.
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379osvaldos
Apr 15, 2024
Fantastic - Stephen did an excellent job. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided an in-depth explanation of a diversity of art pieces.
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Edward_w
Apr 7, 2024
Great tour guide - Made sense of a far reaching collection of art. Selecting core pieces to dive into Great insight into the Artists and the history of art.
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610joseluisp
Mar 30, 2024
Passing through Santiago - We have been many times. It is a very interesting museum. So is the National Museum of History, less renowned but very valuable.
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Kelseybaer1
Mar 27, 2024
Perfectly Executed Tour - Perfectly executed tour of the gallery of art! Our tour guide, Meghan, was amazing! She included details and background to every pertinent piece of art in the collections. She added the important stories and history to the art and made the experience fun and enjoyable for me and my mom! I would recommend this tour to anyone going to the gallery of art!
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Gabriela
Mar 28, 2024
Very good option when you don’t have much time to visit the museum. You can learn interesting things as well! - It is a very good experience and the guide was great! but also limited to a few pictures. We didn’t have time to go to the East building.
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