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Washington DC National Gallery of Art Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 12% in Washington DC

31 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore National Gallery of Art masterpieces with an art historian on a 150-minute, small-group tour in Washington, DC.

About this tour

Discover the stories behind the National Gallery of Art’s masterpieces on a guided visit led by an art historian. This Washington DC National Gallery of Art tour turns a museum visit into a lively introduction to the artists, ideas, and histories that shaped European art.

Over 150 minutes, explore the gallery’s rooms with a professional guide and learn about the lives and work of Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt, and Monet. See the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in America, then take in Monet’s Japanese Footbridge and consider how artistic styles changed across generations. With no more than eight guests, the semi-private format offers a focused way to experience the collection and ask questions along the way.

Admission is included. Meet at the Constitution Avenue NW entrance, perpendicular to 6th Street NW; transportation to the museum is not included. The gallery is wheelchair accessible, and nearby public transportation makes reaching the meeting point convenient. Join this Washington DC National Gallery of Art tour to look beyond the frames and leave with a richer understanding of the works on view.

Highlights

  • Explore the National Gallery of Art with an art historian
  • See the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in America
  • Compare Monet’s Japanese Footbridge with works by European masters
  • Trace the lives and artistic styles of Raphael, Titian, and Rembrandt

What's included

Included

  • Semi-private museum tour
  • Professional guided tour led by an art historian
  • National Gallery of Art admission

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the museum

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Important information

  • Meet at the National Gallery of Art entrance on Constitution Avenue NW, perpendicular to 6th Street NW
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation is available nearby; Archives is the recommended Metro stop
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 31 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 12% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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