Natural History Museum & National Gallery of Art Guided Tour Natural History & National Gallery Private Tour in English
ID: GYG128205-190512
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Experience both nature and art on this combo tour of two of DC's most iconic galleries – the National Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art. This tour will introduce you to the highlights of these world-famous collections.
With more than 126 million artifacts housed in the National Museum of Natural History, and approximately 141,000 works of art to see in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, this guided 5-hour tour will make sure you get to see the absolute highlights. More than just storytellers, your passionate and engaging guide will approach touring in a different way bringing a personal touch to each tour, and being sure to answer all your questions.
The 5-hour combination tour starts at the National Museum of Natural History. The collection is housed in a purpose-built structure that covers the area of 18 football fields, but your guide will be there to make sure you don’t waste a second exploring the best parts. See an amazing array of wonders from the 46-karat Hope Diamond, to real mummies, to an arctic narwhal and everything else in-between.
After a break for lunch, visit the National Gallery of Art for a guided highlights tour of an eclectic mix of art of Renaissance artists, the French Impressionists and great American painters, all under one roof. Your guide will make sure you get to see such famous works of art as "Ginevra de’ Benci" by Leonardo da Vinci, "Little Dancer" by Edgar Degas, the famous portrait of "George Washington" by Gilbert Stuart and much more.
Highlights
- Enjoy guided tours of two of Washington's must-visit museums
- Marvel at the Hope Diamond, one of the world's most famous jewels
- Come face-to-face with real mummies
- See the famous painting of “George Washington” by Gilbert Stuart
- Admire the "Self Portrait" by Vincent Van Gogh and “Woman with a Parasol” by Claude Monet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring valid photo ID
• A maximum of 8 people are permitted on each tour
• Semi-private tours require a minimum of 2 participants to run. In the event this is not reached, you will be offered a full refund or an alternative date.
• The museums may be subject to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management - when this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if a museum opening time is delayed more than 1-hour from the tour starting time
• 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
• Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside, guests will be informed of these rules beforehand
• Collections and highlights may vary
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet at the corner of 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20560, in front of the entrance of the National Museum of Natural History.
Note: In case you have trouble finding the meeting point please contact your guide.
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.
