NGV Melbourne Art Book Author led Art Appreciation Tour

5.0 (10 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

This experience is perfect for beginners wanting to understand art. It offers great value because you can learn valuable tips in art appreciation, admire top Western art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) without spending hours wandering the museum. Guests will benefit from an immersive learning experience about the main Western art movements featured in NGV, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism; and admire paintings by Rembrandt, François Boucher, El Greco, Jan Brueghel, Tiepolo, Monet, Pissarro, Dali and Picasso. This tour suits travellers and locals, including families with children.

Each group or individual booking will receive a free Art Appreciation book that features many of the top paintings at NGV.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Sandy

Ages: Children (1–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Art Appreciation book

Not included

Not included: no snacks are provided

Itinerary

Learn art appreciation techniques, understand art genres and view the best paintings at NGV. The tour is led by the author of an Art Appreciation book that you will receive for free, it retails for A$71 on Amazon. This experience is designed for those who enjoy looking at paintings but want to deepen their appreciation without requiring to become art experts. Join us for an exceptional fun opportunity to learn how to appreciate art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Your guide will show and explain to you about 30 of his favorite Western Art paintings at NGV, providing insights about the artists, the historical context, and tips on how to appreciate paintings more effectively. This experience is perfect for beginners, making it easy to follow along. By the end of the experience, you will have enhanced art appreciation skills that will allow you to enjoy art more wherever you go. You will also receive a free 300-page Art Appreciation book, which you can use to analyse and understand art at art galleries you will visit in your future travels. At the end, you will participate in a fun quiz to test the art knowledge you have gained during the experience.

Stop 1
National Gallery of Victoria

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside the main entrance of NGV, directly in front of the glass wall with water flowing down at the entrance. Your guide will be carrying a green shoulder bag

End point

Meet outside the main entrance of NGV, directly in front of the glass wall with water flowing down at the entrance. Your guide will be carrying a green shoulder bag

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that for me to accomodate the tour, there is a required minimum number of 4 guests including your booking and others