Los Angeles: Getty Museum Guided Tour 1 Hour Tour
ID: GYG418605-766676
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the expansive collection of art at the Getty Center on a guided tour. Learn about the paintings from your art historian guide, see the decorative arts pavilion, and discover Rembrandt.
Explore one of Los Angeles' top sights with an art historian on a guided tour. Visit the Getty Center Museum and see works by Rembrandt, Titian, Da Vinci, and Cezanne.
Meet your guide outside the Getty Museum and prepare to journey through time. Before you start your tour, let your guide know if you want to focus on a specific art period or want to see the highlights.
Stroll through the impressive art collection, from illuminated manuscripts, paintings, drawings, and sculptures, to decorative arts. See paintings from Middle Ages to the early twentieth century.
Meander through the museum's six buildings with your guide and enjoy magnificent gardens and a panoramic view of Los Angeles. At each section, stop and hear a "peek behind the canvas" from your guide. Learn how each artist impacted history and discover little-known facts about them.
As you pass through the Renaissance paintings, learn why so many nudes are featured and how French kings influenced fashion and furniture. Visit the Dutch Masters and learn why they painted so many dead bugs, wilted flowers, and skulls.
After you see the highlights of the permanent collection, head to the Decorative Arts Pavilion. Marvel at historical items belonging to the French Kings and Marie Antoinette before finishing your tour.
Highlights
- Journey through time with art from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century
- Marvel at stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles and relax in charming gardens
- Learn the life stories of the famous artists whose works are in the Getty Center
- See works by Da Vinci, Degas, Monet, and Rembrandt with an art historian guide
- Visit the Decorative Arts Pavillion and see the belongings of Marie Antoinette
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide at the departure tram level in the Getty Museum parking structure. After parking, take the elevator. As you exit the elevators, you will see the guide holding a "Quick Culture" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.