About this experience
REACH OUT DIRECTLY AT ART WITH TOSCA
Instead of wandering purposelessly in the National Gallery of Art, Tosca will lead you into an in-depth visit of the museum’s history and its masterpieces. You have heard of Raphael, Da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt, Monet but do you really know their lives and why they are seen as geniuses? We’ll dive into the lives of the great masters as we wander the rooms of the NGA.
We’ll go from the only Da Vinci in America before seeing Monet’s “Japanese Footbridge” to witness the different styles and evolutions in art. You’ll be armed with the information and history that you’ll need to appreciate the works of art on display.
Art with Tosca offers tours of cultural institutions in Washington D.C and online lectures about art history. Tosca brings you an extensive knowledge about European Art history having studied and lived between Paris, London and Italy.
Great gift idea: a lot of my guests have received this tour as a gift - They loved it!
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
National Portrait Gallery Washington DC Guide
Know when to visit, what to see, and which hidden highlights make the National Portrait Gallery Washington DC worth lingering over.
National Museum of Asian Art Guide
Plan a visit to Washington DC’s National Museum of Asian Art with practical guidance on free admission, hours, Metro access, entrances, security, accessibility, parking, food, and group visits.
Washington DC Murals and Street Art Guide
Pick a path through Washington DC murals and street art, from NoMa walls to Shaw alleys, and discover which neighborhood tells the city’s boldest story.
What is included
- "Semi-private" means that there is never more than 8 guests maximum
- Semi-private Museum Tour
- Professional Guided Tour led by Art Historian
- Entrance to the museum is included
Not included
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour price does NOT include transportation. We recommend Uber, Taxi or Metro (get off at Archives)
Itinerary and highlights
Instead of wandering purposelessly in the National Gallery of Art, I will lead you into an in-depth visit of the museum’s history and its masterpieces by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists. For a better experience, tours are limited to 6 people. I bring you an extensive knowledge about European Art history having studied and lived between Paris, Italy and London (UK).
You have heard of Raphael, Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas etc but do you really know their lives and why they are geniuses? We’ll dive into the lives of the painters behind some of the world’s most famous paintings. If none of the following names ring a bell to you, we’ll make sure that they do by the end of the tour. We’ll go from Da Vinci’s “Portrait of Ginevra de’ Benci” before fast-forwarding to Monet’s “Japanese Footbridge” to witness the different styles and evolutions in art over the centuries.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will meet up at the National Gallery of Art's entrance on Constitution Avenue NW. (There are several entrances, please make sure you are on the Constitution Avenue NW entrance, perpendicular to 6th St NW).
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Art with Tosca
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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