Private Getty Center 2-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert
Description
Why join a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all tour with strangers when there is a better option? Explore The Getty privately. Skip the scripted commentary. Our tours are led by museum‑trained specialists—any day and time during Museum hours. Enjoy an inspiring, conversational experience with Quick Culture. You will be awed by the stories of the "must-sees" and get a peek beyond the canvas that will spark your curiosity. Choose your tour length --- from a focused 90‑minute experience to an in‑depth 2.5‑hour exploration. Great for solo visitors, couples, families, groups and corporate teams - anyone who prefers a customized experience instead of a one‑size‑fits‑all group tour. The Getty opens the door; Quick Culture guides the journey. From da Vinci to van Gogh, they turn a simple visit into something unexpectedly fascinating. This private experience is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, financial firms, and VIP clients who value accuracy, insight, and a meaningful connection to the art.
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Itinerary
In this two-hour tour, find out why there are so many nudes in Renaissance Art--- And, why are there dead bugs, wilted flowers and skulls in Dutch paintings? Question why the Virgin Mary is always painted in red or blue or both. Why does impressionism look blurry? The 2-hour tour includes the highlights of the permanent collection, ) PLUS, you can opt to concentrate on a specific art period or (if showing) a Special Exhibition. It's about what you want!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ride-share dropoff point
- Please note if there are children under the age of 12
- Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm.
Reviews(30)
Great tour. Ellen was extremely knowledgeable and imparted interesting stories and little known facts. A great and informative 2 hr tour. Thank you Ellen for doing a great job and making our day enjoyable and fun.
Thank you so much! It was my pleasure. See The Villa next time!
This was a wonderful, informative tour. As someone who lives in the area and has visited the Getty previously, I learned a great deal.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to give you the tour. Great comments and observations!
Our group included my partner, his elderly dad and my trio of 18-year-old children. Ellen did a fantastic job of engaging all of us in her tour. She really brought the history to life and was so engaging and knowledgeable. We are so glad we did this tour of the Getty Center with her and it inspired us to return many many times. Highly recommend and we plan on doing a Getty Villa tour with her in the future!
Thank you so much for the review! Your family made insightful observations that were spot on and thought-provoking. It was great to meet you and I look forward to seeing you again!
If we could give 10 stars we would! Ellen was a delightful, engaging and informative guide who curated a lovely overview of the Getty for us. She has deep knowledge about the collection, interesting facts and fun stories that you wouldn't get on your own. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure touring all of you. The time flew by!
Helen was an incredible tour guide. She was informative and personable. We really appreciated the obvious preparation and effort she took in preparing her tour. We highly recommend booking a tour with Quick Culture!
Thanks so much for the review. Sorry for the delay in my appreciation. Next time, see The Getty Villa!
Tour guide was an amazing art expert with fun and interesting facts about the architecture, founder, master painters, artwork and artists’ techniques. She had a great sense of humor and taught us so much. The time sped by and left us wanting more.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! You made it fun and inspiring for me as well!
Ellen Greenberg gave our family a fantastic tour of the Getty Museum. We're 5 people ranging in age from 29 to 85. My ankle was injured, so I needed a wheelchair. Ellen was patient, kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. She obtained the wheelchair for us, and waited for a few of us who arrived late. The Getty's a large museum, so Ellen showed us highlights that we had time to see in our 2 hour tour. She talked about the architecture of the museum, and the process of building it. She showed us art by Rembrandt, Bernini, artists in Leonardo da Vinci's studio, and a couple of dozen others. Ellen was engaging. She encouraged us to ask her questions, and asked us questions to enliven the tour. She came well prepared with a big bag of laminated pictures that she used to illustrate her discussion of the art. Her tour made our visit to the Getty much more enjoyable and informative than it would have been without her.
Wow! Thank you so much for leaving such a detailed and wonderful review. But, as the expression goes, "It takes 2 to tango". And, your group was so enthusiastic and we had such a great exchange of ideas and opinions, I saw the art in many new ways as well!
Alexandra is a very experienced guide, guided through the whole Getty collection, spectacular tour, great energy and so much knowledge about art history !
Dear Arina~ I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for joining us on the recent museum tour. I'm so glad you had an enjoyable and enriching experience. Come back again soon!
We had a great private tour with Ellen. We learned so much from her and we would have been clueless navigating the Getty without her. She brought along pictures to add historical context to the artwork and it was both educational and entertaining. She is a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts during the tour. I enjoyed hearing your observations about the art and the artists!
We loved our tour with Ellen!! 10/10 would recommend! Thank you, Ellen for an incredible experience all around~
Thank you so much for your review! I enjoyed your enthusiasm and insightful comments!
