Art Tour: National Gallery Highlights

Embark on a 2.5-hour guided museum tour at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Explore iconic artworks by renowned artists and discover the captivating stories behind them.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Gallery of Art - Enter the National Gallery of Art and follow your guide through one of America’s best collections of artwork produced by Renaissance artists, French Impressionists, and great American painters. See works from Claude Monet, Raphael, Gilbert Stuart, and Edgar Degas, as well as more modern artists like Picasso, Pollock,…
What's Included
  • Semi-Private Museum Tour
  • Duration 2.5 Hours
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • ‘Semi-Private’ Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Embark on an enlightening 2.5-hour guided tour that accommodates up to eight guests in two remarkable structures. The National Gallery of Art, located in Washington DC, is a premier museum showcasing a stunning array of Western Art from the Renaissance masters to the chief figures of the 20th Century. The gallery is home to works of prominent artists…

Location
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet by the Constitution Ave Entrance of the National Gallery of Art
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Quest12688187957
Apr 26, 2026
National Gallery of Art - Annemarie was very knowledgeable and friendly. My entire family enjoyed the tour. It has been the highlight of my DC trip!
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C5100mztonyn
Apr 20, 2026
Tour of National Gallery of Art - Annemarie was great and we really enjoyed touring the gallery with her. She was very knowledgeable!
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Acesb2022
Mar 30, 2026
Amazing Tour Experience with an Outstanding Guide! - We had an amazing experience with Babylon Tours, especially with our guide Annemarie! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire tour both engaging and enjoyable. You can really tell she’s passionate about what she does, she brought so much history and insight to life in a way that kept us interested the whole time. The tour was well-organized, paced perfectly, and felt very personalized. Annemarie took the time to answer questions and made sure everyone was comfortable and included. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and memorable experience. Thank you again for such a great time!
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A9388xabenl
Feb 28, 2026
Private tour?!? - Annemarie was super knowledgeable and the guided tour was perfect! I loved that she was punctual and had planned for certain times throughout the tour for us to sit down. Annemarie also let us in on Rodin’s secret! Not going to find it here, you just need to sign up for the tour yourself.
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F8600pqjasona
Feb 28, 2026
Walking art tour with AnneMarie - My friend and I had the pleasure of a private tour as we were the only two. We met AnneMarie on time and at the previously confirmed location. AnneMarie was kind and knowledgeable. She surveyed our interests and tailored the tour to reflect our passions. AnneMarie brought an iPad for supplemental information. A wonderful time, value in the tour was exceeded, and I highly recommend for art enthusiasts far and wide.
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Wwdc_10
Jan 17, 2026
One of the best museum tours ever. - Paul is a phenomenal guide. He is so knowledgeable about the museum, about art, about the back stories behind the paintings, and as an artist himself is able to really help you see what is special about each work.
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Curiosity65853005708
Dec 31, 2025
National Gallery Extraordinary! - Outstanding! Meghan H was the best! Her knowledge, enthusiasm and love of art was a 10/10! Meghan made this experience extraordinary .
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Beverly_t
Dec 24, 2025
National Gallery of Art Tour - Enjoyed my tour of the National Gallery of Art immensely with Leigh. Her details were like the art exhibits, extraordinarily detailed and expressive. She guided us through the Renaissance art to modern day 20th century and contemporary art. Her presentation was informative, funny, and will whet your appetite to learn even more!
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Carolak657
Sep 23, 2025
Great tour and super to see so many original documents that the United States is based on. - The tour was very interesting and Maribeth responded very well to all the questions. The tour is definitely recommended.
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Jean
Jul 30, 2025
DC tour with Anne-Marie - Our tour guide was Anne-Marie. She was so very knowledgeable, always smiling and willing to answer any questions. Can hardly wait to tour with her again.
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From $72
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).