DC National Gallery of Art Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
About this activity
Explore the National Gallery of Art on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided museum tour for up to eight guests. Reserved entry and the guided visit are included; highlights may include Leonardo, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Raphael and Monet.
Highlights
- Ginevra de’ Benci by Leonardo da Vinci
- Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer
- Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh
- The Alba Madonna by Raphael
- Woman with a Parasol by Claude Monet
Full description
Explore the National Gallery of Art with an expert guide in a small group of no more than eight. Over 2.5 hours, trace Western art from Renaissance portraiture through Impressionism and modern painting. Reserved entry and guided access are included; works on display may change.
The National Gallery of Art brings centuries of Western art together in Washington, D.C. On this 2.5-hour semi-private tour, your guide connects the artists, techniques and historical moments behind the collection, with time for questions in a group of no more than eight. Highlights generally include Leonardo da Vinci’s Ginevra de’ Benci, Vermeer’s Woman Holding a Balance, Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, Raphael’s Alba Madonna and Monet’s Woman with a Parasol, when the works are available. Follow the shift from Renaissance composition and light to Impressionist brushwork and the expressive color of later artists. Your guide adapts the route to current displays and museum access.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour semi-private guided museum tour
- Reserved entry to the National Gallery of Art
- Professional tour guide
- Group limited to eight guests
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions
Itinerary
National Gallery of Art Constitution Avenue entrance
Meet your guide outside the Constitution Avenue entrance 10 minutes before the tour. Your guide provides the museum entry ticket.
National Gallery of Art galleries
Explore the permanent collection with your guide, including website highlights by Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, Raphael, Van Gogh, and Monet, subject to display changes.
Meeting point
Start Location
National Gallery of Art Constitution Avenue entrance
601 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Meet your guide outside the Constitution Avenue entrance to the National Gallery of Art 10 minutes before departure.
Get directions →Important information
Know before you book
- "SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- FULL REFUND for cancellations up 24hrs before tour start time!
- This semi-private museum tour is wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide outside the Constitution Avenue entrance to the National Gallery of Art, 10 minutes before departure.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
- Recommended Dress: Comfortable
- Museum entry will be facilitated by your guide at tour's start
- Bring a photo ID or a photo of it, including date of birth.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This semi-private guided museum tour is wheelchair accessible and limited to eight guests. Provide a mobile number with country code. Arrive 10 minutes early at the Constitution Avenue entrance. Security screening applies; large bags are not permitted. Artwork and gallery access may change.