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The National Gallery of Art: Washington DC Private Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the awe-inspiring grandeur and scale of America’s prestigious National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C, a world-class museum from Renaissance masterpieces to 20th-century personalities including Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir and Picasso. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is one of the most important art museums in the world, with masterpieces dating from the 12th century to the present day, and welcomes over 4 million visitors per year. It is a hugely impressive complex, founded in 1937 by Andrew W Mellon, a wealthy philanthropist and patron of the arts. It consists of two buildings, the West and East Buildings. The neo-classical West Building was designed by John Russell Pope and is home to earlier collections including one of the most prestigious collections of Renaissance works anywhere in the world. Enjoy hearing about the life and legend of Da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and many others as you gaze at their beautiful masterpieces. The East Building houses the vast collection of twentieth-century art, with pieces by Picasso, Rothko, Pollock and many legendary contributors to modern art. It also hosts contemporary exhibitions and immersive, interactive art experiences, print and photographic collections. It was opened in 1978 and is a much more modern edifice designed by I.M Pei the Chinese-born American architect who also designed the Louvre in Paris. The tranquil sculpture garden was opened in 1999 and is a lovely way to end your guided tour.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the vast National Gallery of Art with its incredible collection
- Learn about the history of the building itself – a neoclassical design with very modern additions
- Walk along the mesmerizing subterranean concourse that links the West and East Buildings
- See worldfamous works from the Renaissance by Raphael, Titian, and the only Da Vinci in America
- Admire the Rembrandts and Rubens and Vermeers while learning all about their lives and works
- View the extensive collection of Impressionism including works by Mary Cassatt, and Van Gogh
- See works by legendary artists of the twentieth century Kandinsky, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol
- Discover the origin story of the collection and the Gallery’s wealthy benefactor, Andrew W Mellon
- Wander around the beautiful sculpture garden and end your tour within the grounds of the gallery
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Attractions along this route: National Gallery of Art: An extensive art museum, which features a number of artworks of Alexander Hamilton and his family. Mary Cassatt's 'The Boating Party': Painted at the end of the 20th century, Cassatt's oil paintings are one of the National Gallery's highlights. Vermeer's 'The Girl with a Red Hat': This oil painting, completed in the mid-seventeenth century, is one of the many famous portraits Dutch master, Vermeer, painted over his 42 years of life. Self Portrait by Van Gogh: Though the most famous portrait of Van Gogh hangs in the Musee d'Orsay, this portrait by Van Gogh is as equal a masterpiece in its attention to detail. Monet's 'Japanese Footbridge': Any true fan of impressionism will know the sheer delight of seeing one of Monet's garden masterpieces in real life.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Washington DC
Local Flavor at National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Walking tour Washington DC's National Gallery of Art guided tour (free entry)
Not Included
Gratuities. Food and drink. Cost of transportation between sites, and hotel pickup/drop-off, is not included.
What to Bring
- Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that any particular work will be on display at a given time, as works vary very frequently. - Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Meeting & Pickup
Your guide will meet you between the flagpoles by the entrance to the National Gallery Building at 6th St and Constitution Ave NW.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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