--- title: The National Gallery of Art Washington DC Private Walking Tour slug: private-walking-tour-national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc type: attraction sub_type: walking tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/private-walking-tour-national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc city: Washington state: DC country: US address: 6th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, National Gallery Building geo: lat: 38.89128 lng: -77.01992 duration: up to 2.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:46:01.407Z price_from: amount: 363 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 12 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Private Walking Tour price: 355.7 regular_price: 363 savings: 7.3 ticket_types: - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)" min_age: 18 --- ## Overview Experience the vastness of the National Gallery of Art with an expert art historian. This private Washington DC tour guides you through one of the most expansive art collections in the world, featuring masterpieces from the medieval period to present day with personalized attention. ## What's Included - An expert private guide ## What's Not Included - Food, drinks, and gratuities - Transportation ## Ticket Options - **Private Walking Tour** — $355.70 (regularly $363.00, save $7.30) National Gallery of Art in Washington DC tickets include a private guided tour featuring works from Raphael to Picasso. Enjoy free entry, a professional English-speaking guide, and time for photos. Excludes food, drink, gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off, and transportation. - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs) - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 1 Adult, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 1 Child (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 2 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 3 Children (18+ yrs) - Family: 2 Adults, 4 Children (18+ yrs) - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs) - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs) ## Good to Know - Enjoy a fully guided tour of the National Gallery of Art with an expert art historian. - Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours. - Suitable for art lovers and culture vultures of all ages. - It will just be you, your group and your guide on this exclusive tour. - Wheelchair accessible. - Large items that cannot be safely carried into the Gallery must be placed in the checkroom (max size for checked items is 17x26 inches). - Visitors may borrow wheelchairs at all entrances on a first-come, first-served basis for use within the East and West Buildings. - Strollers are available at all National Gallery entrances on a first-come, first-served basis. - No food, drink, monopods, tripods, nor selfie sticks are allowed inside the premises. - Items larger than 17 × 26 inches (43 × 66 centimeters) are not permitted in the checkrooms or galleries. - Visitors must keep water bottles and umbrellas concealed or contained at all times. - Visitors must check luggage, oversized bags, and any other items that cannot be carried reasonably and safely in the galleries. - Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities (optional). - Wear comfortable shoes. - The tour is suitable for all ages with moderate physical fitness needed; most of the tour will involve walking and standing. - Meeting point: Between the flagpoles by the entrance to the National Gallery Building at 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20565, or as advised on your e-ticket. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior. - Only service animals are allowed; no pets. - There is no public parking facility at the National Gallery, though limited parking is set aside for visitors with disabilities. Several lots charge by length of stay and time of day. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is the meeting point for this tour? You will meet your guide between the flagpoles by the entrance to the National Gallery Building at 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20565, or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour. ### How long is the tour? The National Gallery of Art private walking tour is approximately 2.5 hours in duration. ### What is included in my tour? Your tour includes an expert private guide. Travel Curious tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests. ### What will we see on this tour? You will experience the following areas of the The National Gallery of Art: (1) The history of the entire building and its neo-classical design. (2) The East and West wings that house multitudes of historic, contemporary and modern art. (3) The beautiful sprawling sculpture garden where art meets nature. ### Is transportation included? No. ### Is parking provided? There is no public parking facility at the National Gallery, though limited parking is set aside for visitors with disabilities whose vehicles have the appropriate tags or placards. Some of which are the 270 6th St. NW Lot, the 202 7th St. NW Lot, and the 601 Pennsylvania Ave, all of which charge according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advice on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport. ### Does this tour have any age or physical restrictions? This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the The National Gallery of Art tour will be spent walking and on your feet. ### What should I bring? Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities (optional). ### What should I wear? Wear comfortable shoes. ### How many people are on the tour? This is a private walking tour which means it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. ### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides? All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests. ### Can I bring my pet? No. Only service animals are allowed. ### Is the The National Gallery of Art wheelchair/stroller accessible? Yes. Visitors may borrow wheelchairs at all entrances on a first-come, first-served basis for use within the East and West Buildings. Strollers are also available at all National Gallery entrances on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are always welcome to bring their own. All public spaces and facilities are accessible by elevator. ### What items are prohibited inside the Gallery? No food, drink, monopods, tripods, nor selfie sticks are allowed inside the premise. Items larger than 17 × 26 inches (43 × 66 centimeters) are not permitted in the checkrooms or galleries. Visitors must either keep water bottles and umbrellas concealed or contained at all times. Visitors must check luggage, oversized bags, and any other items that cannot be carried reasonably and safely in the galleries.