London: Wallace Collection & National Gallery Private Tours 3,5-hour: Wallace Collection & Transfers

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ID: GYG419756-O-761141
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 03:30 hours


Description

Satisfy your cultural craving for fine art on a guided tour of the Wallace Collection, featuring 15th-19th century paintings, furniture, ceramics, sculptures and much more.
Fall in love with the treasures of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery, 2 world-famous art galleries in the heart of London. See some of the finest paintings and artworks with your own eyes and discover centuries of art history thanks to your Expert Guide. Immerse yourself in the beauty of art and creativity!

Join the 2-hour guided tour to visit the Wallace Collection - an art museum housed in the historic Hertford House. Follow your art-loving Private Guide through several galleries to discover amazing art and learn about the 5 generations of British aristocratic families who accumulated this collection of over 5,000 art objects.

Listen to amazing stories from the world of art from the 15th-19th-century and admire the museum’s top highlights, including the exceptional collection of Sevres porcelain and French paintings, featuring Rubens' Landscape With A Rainbow and the largest holdings of works by François Boucher. The museum also houses rare antique French furniture, including pieces that belonged to Marie-Antoinette. Get a glimpse into the splendor of the French Rococo period in the Back State Room, and visit the Oriental Armory to see authentic Indian arms and Ottoman Empire artifacts. Enjoy an exclusive tour customized to your needs and interests.

Choose the 3,5-hour option to make it easier to join this guided tour of the Wallace Collection thanks to a round-trip transfer between the museum and your London accommodation. We will arrange a 5-Star Driver and a clean, spacious vehicle for your pickup and drop-off at the address provided when booking so you can avoid using public transport or overpriced taxis.

Opt for the 4-hour tour to the highlights of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery if you are thirsty for more art. The National Gallery is one of the most important art museums in the UK, housing over 700 years of art history. Follow your Expert Guide to learn about Caravaggio, Rubens, Velazquez, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, Seurat, Turner and Van Gogh. It is a must-see, and the expert live commentary will make this experience so much better! Along the way, you will also get to sightsee in the London City Center, with highlights such as Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus.

The 5,5-hour option includes a guided tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery as well as private car transfers from your accommodation in London for the best experience possible. Book in advance to get the best deal and enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle available for your pickup and drop-off.

Highlights

  • Visit the Wallace Collection with a 5-Star Expert Guide
  • Admire one of the finest collections of French paintings and Sevres porcelain
  • Learn art history from medieval to Renaissance and beyond
  • Discover highlights of the National Gallery (4 and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Enjoy the comfort of private car transfers in London

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the transfer option is selected, there is an approximate transfer time allowance of 1.5-hours between your accommodation and the galleries
Pickup from your accommodation in London.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.