National Gallery of Art, American Art & Portrait Gallery - 8 max

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About this activity

With over 85,000 it would take over a week to look at every piece of art for just 10 seconds across the top three art museums in DC. Very few people have that time. So we found the pieces that you cannot leave without seeing and put them all on one tour!

At the National Gallery of Art we show statues by Degas and Rodin, explore the works of renown Renaissance artists such as Raphael, see the only Da Vinci in the Western Hemisphere. With your guide you will find hidden among the maze of galleries the works of Monet, Vermeer, Georgia O'Keeffe, Picasso, Whistler, Dali, and Andy Warhol.

Then at the National Portrait Gallery and American Art museums we explore the iconic "America's Presidents" exhibit, featuring portraits of leaders who shaped the nation. As we walk through the halls where President Lincoln celebrated his second inauguration we see world renown art using creative materials and styles as well as portraits found on American currency.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Unscripted Tours

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English Tour guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Rain Ponchos
Included: Cold Wet Towels
Included: DC City Map

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Start at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center where you can charge your phones, refill water, and enjoy a mini museum to DC's past. Your guide will give an introduction before embarking to the National Gallery of Art.
National Gallery of Art

1 h 50 min

With over 3,000 works of art, the National Gallery of Art can be overwhelming. Your expert guide will help you navigate the labyrinth like building and ensure you see all the can't-miss items.
National Portrait Gallery

25 min

See the iconic American President's collection as well as famous portrait found on American Currency
Smithsonian American Art Museum

30 min

Marvel at iconic artworks by renown American artists using unique materials and styles

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Visitor Center at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW, on the 7th Street side.

End point

With the National Gallery of Art only tour, end inside the National Gallery of Art where you can spend more time observing your favorite works of art or grab a coffee, snack, or beverage in one of the several cafes.
End inside the National Portrait Gallery to continue to explore or enjoy the courtyard cafe

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Gallery Highlights Small Group

Art Museum Highlights: Explore the must-see works found in the National Gallery of Art, Portrait Gallery, & American Art Museum

Small-Group Guided Tour
Private National Gallery Tour

Private : See the National Gallery of Art with your own personal guide!

Duration: 3 hours

Customizable Itinerary: Private tour means you can customize, including option to sub out a museum to spend more time in the National Gallery of Art.