Top Washington DC Art Tours

Get more from your visit to the National Gallery of Art on this private tour of the museum. Follow your guide through one of America’s only national collections of artwork produced by Renaissance artists, French Impressionists, and great American painters. See works from Claude Monet, Raphael, Gilbert Stuart, Vincent Van Gogh, and Edgar Degas, as you learn what’s really behind the creation of some of these pieces.

Visit two of Washington DC’s most famous Smithsonian museums on this private guided tour. Start at the National Museum of American History which takes you through the socio-political and cultural history of the United States from slavery to segregation to various wars to some of the most iconic pop culture moments. Then, tour the highlights of the Museum of Natural History including the Hope Diamond and T-Rex fossil.

Perfect for first-time visitors to Washington DC, this introductory walking tour will bring you up close and personal with many of the top sights in the nation’s capital. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at the Lincoln Memorial. You’ll discover landmarks like the US Capitol, the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and the museums of the Smithsonian—and will learn about their back stories and history from your guide.

Visit two of Washington DC’s most popular museums—and enjoy a personalized, stress-free way to explore—with this two-in-one tour of the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Pick between private and small-group tour options, and meet your guide right outside. Start with the National Portrait Gallery, where you’ll see presidential portraits, early photographs, and more, before heading next door to discover American masterpieces from the past to the present day.

With art that stretches from Renaissance masters to American icons, the National Gallery of Art is a Washington, DC museum that belongs on every art lovers’ itinerary, but the enormous collection can be overwhelming for first time visitors. See the best of the gallery with an expert guide on a 2.5-hour museum tour that explores the stories, techniques, and scandals behind the paintings.

Visit two top DC museums on a small-group, guided tour that explores some of America's national treasures. With so much to see in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art, it's easy to get overwhelmed, but visiting with a guide means you'll go straight to the most spectacular exhibits and artwork. Limited to 8 travelers to ensure personal service, this tour is a great way to learn the stories behind the museums as you see sparkling gems, masterpiece paintings, and more.

Discover the best of Washington DC’s National Mall without the hassle of following around a group tour with this self-guided audio tour. Walk from the base of the Washington Monument along the Mall and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see many memorials. Listen to the history of the city, see commemorations of fallen soldiers, walk through the garden that remembers the Founding Fathers, and much more.

The massive size of Washington DC’s Museum of Natural History and National Gallery of Art can be easily overwhelming. Going with a guide ensures you see both key highlights and hidden gems at each museum, as well as learn about the artists’ techniques, intentions, and even scandals. During your private tour, enjoy the full attention of your guide and ample time to ask questions.

The National Gallery is filled with incredible works by the likes of Da Vinci, Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet andVan Gogh but it can feel overwhelming for the first-time visitor. Rather than just wandering around, explore the museum's masterpieces in the company of a guide who can provide essential context on this small-group tour.

Explore two of Washington D.C.’s beloved museums with an art historian on this guided tour. Enjoy a small, personalized experience—the tour will include no more than eight participants—while learning about the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Discover the amazing history of the 19th century building where both museums are housed and the amazing works within it.

The tour is a Unique experience that allows you to see the beauty of Washington DC all Memorial. since this is private tour travelers can pick and choose which ever they are interested to visit.

This wonderfully curated tour offers an opportunity to walk with a master guide to view and understand some of the National Gallery’s of Arts wonderful but vast collection of art. In-depth highlights tour to view the highlights of The National Gallery of America’s immense art collection. As you move through the galleries of the West Building, you’ll view the Gallery’s earliest masterworks, from the Italian 13th- and 14th-century works up through much of its 19th-century American art collections. You'll learn about the development of the major genres of Western art, such as portraiture, still-life, and landscape. This tour also includes a truly unique underground exhibit – a moving walkway art installation located in the tunnel connecting the East and West Wings. The tour will conclude with a guided visit to the 6-acre Sculpture Garden containing incredible works of outdoor art illuminating the transition from the 2-dimensional world of painting to 3-dimensional treasures.

Discover literary treasures by walking through Capitol Hill. The tour will also include passing by sites like the U.S Capitol and Library of Congress. The tour begins on H St, a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants and entertainment. We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles. Grab a coffee or tea (included), and we will take a 25 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price). Next, East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman, followed by Capitol Hill Books, a quaint bookstore with many rooms, including rooms like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section Lastly, you can continue to enjoy vendors and food at DC’s landmark, Eastern Market. The tour will end here, and you will have time to enjoy the market on your own.