Painted London: Monet, Turner and Impressionism

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On this experience you will explore the footpath of the greatest artists in history as well as visit the studios of contemporary artists.

Highlights:

. Get to know contemporary artists by visiting their studios

. Discover the mystery of Turner’s Burning of Houses of Parliament

. Hear why Westminster Bridge has always inspired artists

. Walk along the marvellous Houses of Parliament

. Visit the National Gallery to view the paintings

. See the locations for Monet’s extensive series of Westminster

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Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

St. Paul's Cathedral

15 min Admission not included

Meet your guide in front of South Bank Centre. Follow in the footsteps of the great French Impressionists like Claude Monet and Romantics like J. M. W. Turner. Explore places that inspired their work and learn about their lives and art with a professional guide.
Westminster Bridge

15 min Admission included

You will then be escorted to the place where you can view the location where he painted one of his most important works. Retrace your steps along the Thames Path towards St Thomas Hospital viewpoint for many of Monet’s paintings. Hear the story of JWM Turner’s paintings of the fire which destroyed the Houses of Parliament and the mystery which has only recently been solved.
Victoria Embankment

15 min Admission included

Hear interesting facts and anecdotes about the painters' lives in London including why the French Impressionists left Paris and sought refuge during the Franco-Prussian War and the story of Monet's stay at the Savoy Hotel.
The Savoy

15 min

You will hear the story regarding Monet’s stay in the Savoy Hotel and whether he did reside in ‘the Monet Suite’.
The National Gallery

one hour Admission included

Discover a lesser-known Animalier who drastically changed London's cityscape.

Finish the adventure at the National Gallery where you can view the paintings, including those of other influential Impressionists who fled the war, such as Sisley and Pissarro.