ART GALLERY TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 washington dc tours that send visitors home talking about what they saw. Each one reviewed in full, with the rooms it covers, who leads it and how to skip the queue at the door.
A 2.5-hour guided sprint through DC’s National Gallery of Art, built around major masters, clear stories, and flexible tour formats.
Most Popular“Rebecca is an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and delightfully funny. We had a wonderful and enriching tour of the National Gallery of Art with her.”
See Washington DC monuments by day or night from a comfy electric cart. Guided American-history stories, quick photo stops, $59 for 2 hours.
“Our tour guide, Elvira, was outstanding. She had terrific historical information to share in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way. She was very friendly. We enjoyed this tour very much, and highly recommend it for hitting all the DC highlights.”
Semi-private 8-person National Gallery of Art guided tour with Renaissance-to-Impressionism highlights, art stories, and free museum entry.
“The tour included some interesting detail but the price was way too much for what you get.. just way too overpriced. My expectations for the amount of money it cost per person was very disappointing.”
Open-air e-trolley tour of Washington DC’s National Mall with expert guide stories, frequent photo stops, and easy ride comfort.
“Very informative experience! Lorenzo was great and helpful for us first timers in Washington!!! Enjoyed the tour and especially all the pictures we will have to cherish the memories made here in Washington!!!”
Small-group National Archives + National Portrait Gallery tour for up to 8, with skip-the-line Charters of Freedom and famous portraits.
“Brenda was knowledgeable and fun. My teenage daughter and I hung on her every word. The 5+ hour tour flew by. This tour is not to be missed.”
Small-group 2.5-hour National Gallery of Art tour with French art historian Tosca, including museum entry and guided European art history in English.
“We absolutely loved Tosca! She was incredibly knowledgeable about various topics. Highly recommend this service!”
Exclusive 5.5-hour DC tour pairing the National Archives and National Portrait Gallery, with skip-the-line access and a private guide.
“Brenda was a great tour guide that was able to answer all the questions and tell interesting stories.”
Exclusive guided tour linking the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum in Washington DC, with expert stories and free museum entry.
“Annemarie gave us a spectacular, informative tour of the portrait gallery and the American art museum . She was personable, full of interesting stories, and we learned so much !”
Small-group guided sweep of Washington DC’s top art stops, with free museum entry, expert routing, and comfort perks for 3 hours.
“The Da Vinci portrait Of Ginevra is worth visiting. No crowds. Beautiful galleries. Our tour guide was well informed and enthusiastic.”
Small-group tour of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum in Washington DC, guided through Whitman, Hopper, and more.
“Meghan did an amazing tourthat got us through the highlights of the Portrait Gallery and Art Museum with plenty of time to discuss and put the art in context. She provided information about the picture or artist that we would never have known from the descriptive annotations! She is a self described "Art History Geek"…”
A 2.5-hour guided highlights walk through the National Gallery of Art, max 8 guests, covering da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, and more.
“Went very well, guide was great, very knowledgeable and even able to keep younger kids involved/engaged (ages 6 and 12) as much as possible.”
2.5-hour National Gallery of Art highlights tour with a small group guide. See Washington by Gilbert Stuart and da Vinci, Monet.
“Rebecca was a wealth of knowledge & shared lots of insights into the art, the history of the museum and made the experience delightful.”
VIP small-group DC tour: National Portrait Gallery, guaranteed National Archives entry, and key American history stops for up to 6.
“It was great to be with someone who pointed out the key things at the museums. There is so much it can be overwhelming. Meg knew exactly how much to show us!”
Small-group DC tour: National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum, with guide, water, ponchos, and a city map.
“Very knowledgeable guide. Beautiful venue. Need to take more time to see all of the offerings. Timeless beauty”
150-minute small-group tour linking DC’s National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum, with presidents, civil rights, and expert guidance.
“Leigh was the perfect guide, so knowledgeable, articulate, and interesting. We hit it off immediately and thought it was one of the best tours this well-traveled couple has ever been on. Our highest recommendation for this tour guide.”
