Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
Professional Artist Guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
London SE1, UK
next to Nelson Mandela statue, in front of the Southbank centre
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom 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.
15 minutes
Westminster Bridge, London, United Kingdom 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. 15 minutes
Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom 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.
15 minutes
The Savoy, London, United Kingdom You will hear the story regarding Monet’s stay in the Savoy Hotel and whether he did reside in ‘the Monet Suite’. 15 minutes
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom 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. 60 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
jeffcK1180LG
15 Mar 2023
It was a personal tour and was like exploring this part of London with a friend not a tour guide.
Not only did we get information about the artists and see the locations where they worked Valery was able to answer other questions about London in general.
vaidotas m
02 Nov 2022
We had amazing time during this tour. now we have different look at the city and from the Impressionists view. The tour quide was wonderfull, and all stories was very interesting ( even for me , who doe's not care so much about classical art:)). I recomend to have prive tour as much as yu can.
claudiofF7440ZV
23 Apr 2022
We loved to know about Turner and Monet life in London.
Valery was an excellent guide. She knows a lot about them.
We recommend it.
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