The Wallace Collection London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour
Description
Explore one of the greatest collections of the Fine and Decorative Arts ever formed, arranged in one of London’s grandest historic houses. Your personal guide will tell you about countless amazing items and the extraordinary Hertford family whose five generations collected it all. Since this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, and feel free to ask as many questions of your guide as you like. • Tour The Wallace Collection with a private guide. • This tour lasts three hours, which will give you plenty of time to see the museum’s collections. • Easily meet your guide at The Main Entrance. • Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests. We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided tours to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining and informative. We enjoy sharing our experience of the collections and our knowledge of the works of art, bringing to life the history and the highlights of the museum, making your visit very special and memorable.
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An enjoyable walking tour around Hertford House, looking at amazing works of art collected by five generations of the Hertford Family, featuring paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, glass and one of the greatest collections of antique arms and armour in the world. The collection is displayed in one of the grandest and most beautiful houses ever created in London and includes the breath-taking Great Gallery where you will see paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian, Velazquez, Canaletto and many others. The central courtyard also houses a delightful restaurant and café under a modern glass roof.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(12)
We had the great pleasure of a private tour with Robert, and I can't recommend him highly enough. His knowledge of the Wallace Collection is extraordinary — but what sets him apart is how he brings it to life. His commentary was witty, sharp, and wonderfully opinionated in the best possible way, making every room feel like a conversation rather than a lecture. My teenage son, who I'll note is a tough critic, summed Robert up in one word: elegant. I couldn't argue. If you have the chance to book a private tour with him, do it. We're already planning our next London trip around the hope of having Robert guide us through more of the city's great museums.
This was one of the best tours I have ever done. The Wallace collection was the most amazing museum I have been in recently. Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour. The guide was truly fabulous.
This was an excellent tour for true art lovers! Our guide’s extensive knowledge was so impressive. I can’t imagine getting through the massive treasure trove that is the Wallace Collection without Robert’s expert guidance. And the Frans Hals painting alone is worth the price of admission. Loved it all!
If you haven’t found this little jewel you’re missing out , the collection is expansive and diverse . The quality is overwhelmingly and artwork is incredible. Such a wonderful array of breathtaking art and the range ,incredible! From Armour to wellington such skill . Also I would remind anyone to enjoy the building , on its own it would be worth a visit but with such wonders , amazing . My recent visit coincided with the Grayson Perry exhibition and whilst it’s a completely different beast it’s sits very well with the collection drawing inspiration and parallels , yet very much his own work Fantastic
Absolutely incredible! Robert Miller provided an unforgettable tour of the Wallace Collection in London. His profound knowledge of art and history, coupled with his engaging storytelling, brought each piece to life in a way that was both educational and entertaining. Robert’s passion for the collection was evident in every detail he shared, making the experience not just a tour, but a journey through time. His ability to connect with our group, answer all our questions, and offer insightful commentary was truly impressive. Robert’s tour was a highlight of our trip and left us with a deeper appreciation for the Wallace Collection. Highly recommended!
Thank you Justin for such high praise. It was a great pleasure to meet you and your family and to experience the treasures of The Wallace Collection together. It is a very special place and I am very pleased that you all enjoyed your visit.
Richard gave us an insightful, delightful three-hour tour. He shared tremendous knowledge, covering many of the highlights of this extraordinary collection. Very worthwhile.
We had a wonderful afternoon at the Wallace Collection, and our guide Robert was so well informed and courteous. Thoroughly recommend this experience!
A very knowledgeable guide made the tour very informative. I was at the Wallace 5 years ago but this was much better
Robert’s tour of the Wallace Collection’s outstanding paintings was excellent! Robert was knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Could not ask for a better guide.
The ceramic and furniture portions we liked the most as this was very well done. The guide told us the technical aspects of how the pieces were formed. As a person who has casual knowledge of this greatly enhanced our interest in these objects. He gave a history of the collection as well as the house. He selected various pieces in depth. He had us see the arms which was well done even though we did not have much interest. The few paintings showed us the history as well details of the paintings. This was a wonderful experience which we enjoyed immensely and were able to keep our attention. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The only criticism is it would have been nice to have had a short break in the three hours.
