Top Experiences in National Gallery of Art

Instead of wandering purposelessly in the National Gallery of Art, Tosca will lead you into an in-depth visit of the museum’s history and its masterpieces. You have heard of Raphael, Da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt, Monet but do you really know their lives and why they are seen as geniuses? We’ll dive into the lives of the great masters as we wander the rooms of the NGA.
We’ll go from the only Da Vinci in America before seeing Monet’s “Japanese Footbridge” to witness the different styles and evolutions in art. You’ll be armed with the information and history that you’ll need to appreciate the works of art on display.

Art with Tosca offers tours of cultural institutions in Washington D.C and online lectures about art history. Tosca brings you an extensive knowledge about European Art history having studied and lived between Paris, London and Italy.

Great gift idea: a lot of my guests have received this tour as a gift - They loved it!

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Enjoy an informative tour where you will learn about the history of Washington D.C. in the language of your choice! Our professional tour guides speak Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English.

You will have the opportunity to take lots of pictures and walk through different memorials and monuments such as the Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and more!


Appreciate the comfort of our luxury vehicles such as the large Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or the Cadillac Escalade Full Size SUV guided by a professional tour guide who will not only explain but make learning historical facts and stories behind each place we visit fun! 

We look forward to having you join our unique tours and appreciate the architecture, meaning, and historical background of every place we visit!

In case a time slot is booked, please message us via Viator, and we will do everything to accommodate you and your family/group, We have multiple vehicles and professional guides! Thank-you

Hear the stories behind our best loved and little known Smithsonian museums!
Washington’s most famous and lesser known museums can be found on the East side of the National Mall, laid out between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Called “America’s Attic,” the Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest museum organizations in the world, with 30 million annual visitors, 19 museums and over 140 million items in the collection. On this tour, explore how the Smithsonian Institution has helped shape the fabric of the National Mall since 1847. Please note, this tour is mostly outdoors, plus a visit inside of the Smithsonian Castle.

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This wonderfully curated tour offers an opportunity to walk with a master guide to view and understand some of the National Gallery’s of Arts wonderful but vast collection of art. In-depth highlights tour to view the highlights of The National Gallery of America’s immense art collection. As you move through the galleries of the West Building, you’ll view the Gallery’s earliest masterworks, from the Italian 13th- and 14th-century works up through much of its 19th-century American art collections. You'll learn about the development of the major genres of Western art, such as portraiture, still-life, and landscape. This tour also includes a truly unique underground exhibit – a moving walkway art installation located in the tunnel connecting the East and West Wings. The tour will conclude with a guided visit to the 6-acre Sculpture Garden containing incredible works of outdoor art illuminating the transition from the 2-dimensional world of painting to 3-dimensional treasures.

Join us on these 1 days of tours and see the landmarks of Washington like the US Capitol Building, the U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St. NE and First St. SE, the National World War II Memorial, the Cherry Blossom, etc.

of Washington, like the US Capitol
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* U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St. NE, and First St. SE,
* National World War II Memorial,
cherry blossom
Jefferson Memorial,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial,
* Vietnam Veterans Memorial,
* US Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington,
* Washington Monument State Park,
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial,
Korean War Veterans Memorial,
* Lincoln Memorial Cir NW,
Veterans Memorial Museum
Korean Memorial
Indian American Museum
National Gallery of Art
National Archives Museum
Natural History Museum
American History Museum
African American Museum

Experience your Washington vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone.

It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city.

Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding.

Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place.

Listen to the audio guide online, or offline.

The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals.

The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

On our location aware smart phone guided walking tour you will see D.C.’s best-known monuments and museums with a few hidden gems in between using the power of our patented walking tour technology and story telling. Go at your own pace, and schedule.

On our adventure you’ll see the Vietnam war, Lincoln, Washington, Korean War, world war 2, General Grant, Garfield, Buffalo Dancer, Joan Miro and Marc Chagall monuments, memorials and statues, to name a few. You will also see the Smithsonian museums of American History, Natural History, Air and Space, American Indians, the National Gallery and the sculpture garden, all free to enter, if they are open of course.

And along the way I’ll share with you the stories of each site, it’s hidden secrets, and how they influenced and changed the United States.

I’ll even suggest a spot to grab lunch and have a picnic along the way. Our tour starts at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, just next to the soldiers in poncho’s.

Make the most of your visit to Washington with this comprehensive Capital Sites guided bike tour. Bikes come in all sizes and you will be fit for your height. Learn the fascinating history behind the city's monuments, museums, and other sites from the seat of a comfortable bike.

The Capital Sites Bike Tour visits the most popular sites of the National Mall, including the White House, Washington Monument, Supreme Court, the Capitol, and more. Plus, get the latest information on Smithsonian exhibits, special events, and other local insider tips from your safety-conscious and entertaining guide.

Learn, enjoy, and explore with our professional guided night tour. Visit memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, and much more! In addition to learning along the way have the chance to step down and take in the significance behind each place we visit together. You will also learn about the White House, U.S. Capitol, Department of Defense (Pentagon) and much more while stepping down on both the D.C. and Virginia side. As a family, our goal is to make your experience informative, interactive, and memorable!

Enjoy a private city tour catered to memorials your family would like to see! Appreciate all sites from luxury Cadillac Escalade ESV's and large Mercedes Benz Sprinter's that are driven by a Professional Licensed Tour Guide who will not only explain the history, significance and more but also make it fun for your family!

For all tours the guide is the driver and remains in the vehicle during the reservation, your family will have many opportunities to step down to explore and take fun pictures at the stops!

We look forward to having you join our unique tour to appreciate the history behind every place we visit! As a small family business we are more than happy to customize your tour which makes options such as seeing the Changing of the Guards at Arlington Cemetery (Federally run closes 5:30PM) possible and so much more during your four hour reservation. Please reach out my message to note your families preferences and we will do our best to accommodate/customize your tour!

Embark on a captivating 3-hour Private Night SUV Tour of the National Mall, and witness Washington, D.C., in a whole new light. This exclusive journey offers an intimate exploration of the capital's most renowned landmarks, illuminated against the backdrop of the night sky. With complimentary pickup within 5 miles of the White House and space for up to 5 guests, it's a perfect opportunity for a memorable, personalized experience.

This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you through the Eastern part of the National Mall where Washington's Museums are located. There are a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know where there.
It takes 2-3 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood.

This 2.5 hour semi-private guided museum tour welcomes up to 8 guests who want to see the world’s most iconic artists inside two extraordinary buildings. The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC is a world-class museum housing an incredible timeline of Western Art from the old masters of the Renaissance to the quintessential personalities of the 20th Century. Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Picasso, and Rothko are just a handful of artist on view (as well as Vigee le Brun, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe).

Take excursion through the changes of history as told by magnificent works of art - money, power, war, hope, and triumph. From the intimacy of a da Vinci portrait to sweep of a Monet to the bold strokes of a Kandinsky, you will be dazzled by the vast holdings and the stories that accompany them. You’ll delight over familiar names and hidden gems while our passionate guides navigate you through notable highlights of technique and artwork from over the past seven centuries.

This 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour will show you the world’s most iconic artists inside two extraordinary buildings. The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC is a world-class museum housing an incredible timeline of Western Art from the old masters of the Renaissance to the quintessential personalities of the 20th Century. Raphael, Rembrandt, Renoir, Picasso, and Rothko are just a handful of artist on view (as well as Vigee le Brun, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe).

Take excursion through the changes of history as told by magnificent works of art - money, power, war, hope, and triumph. From the intimacy of a da Vinci portrait to sweep of a Monet to the bold strokes of a Kandinsky, you will be dazzled by the vast holdings and the stories that accompany them. You’ll delight over familiar names and hidden gems while our passionate guides navigate you through notable highlights of technique and artwork from over the past seven centuries.

Explore the popular monuments in Washington, DC with this guided, 3-hour tour of the National Mall at night. Hop aboard a deluxe motor coach and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the nation’s capital. Stop at the White House and United States Capitol, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and more.

Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in three hours! Explore Washington DC with a professional tour guide on this three hour night tour. We will go over the history of Washington DC with you and give you details about each of the iconic landmarks that we stop at. You will be dropped off and picked back up as close to each of the sites as possible. You will have plenty of time to walk around each site.

We will stop at these ten iconic sites.

- United States Capitol Building
- White House
- Ford's Theatre
- Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool
- World War II Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Jefferson Memorial
- Tidal Basin / Cherry Trees
- Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Pick up and drop off is at the Washington Grand Hyatt. You will meet your guide in front of the Starbucks at 11th and H St NW and board a 15 passenger high roof transit van that will transport you to 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks.

Experience Washington DC on a 2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour through the nation's capital and experience all of the great sights the city has to offer! There will be an abundance of photo opportunities of more than 25 historic buildings, monuments and memorials. Don't miss a word during the tour with our Vox radio headsets. Our knowledgeable guides will provide a wealth of information and humorous anecdotes not found in any guidebook.

Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time for training and equipment fitting. Tours leave our location promptly at the scheduled time.

Tour Highlights:
• White House
• US Treasury
• Blair House
• Constitution Gardens
• Lincoln Memorial
• Reflecting Pool
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• DC War Memorial
• Tidal Basin
• WWII Memorial
• Washington Monument
• Smithsonian Museums
• National Gallery of Art
• US Capitol
• Canadian Embassy
• Newseum
• National Archives
• US Navy Memorial
• FBI Building

You can see all Washington DC Monuments and Memorials, the White House and the Capitol at your own pace, with no bus-filled crowding or walking — and no waiting. You'll be protected from the weather, including rain, snow and sun. Kid friendly and your dogs are most welcome! This is the best option for anyone with a mobility impairment.

Our most popular tour is the Monuments and Memorials tour. We have done this tour 100+ different ways, depending on our guest's wishes. This is a tour of the entire National Mall on tricycle and includes the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials, and the White House, as well as other memorials.

We also conduct night tours, which usually include all the amazing lit-up sights (our favorites at night are The White House, World War II, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and the Capitol).

With so much to see and do in Washington, DC, it can be challenging to know how to structure your days while you’re visiting. Trying not to miss anything can be stressful and prevents you from thoroughly enjoying all the sights. Toss the hassle of planning your DC tours out the window, and let our team of licensed and trained guides plan the itinerary for you
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See DC's top attractions at your own pace on this private tour that can accommodate up to 12 guests. Learn details about each of the sites you will visit and many more you will pass along the way. Drop-offs and pick-ups are as close to each of the sites as possible. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Let us know if you have any questions.

*Starting in March 2024, this tour is offered the first and third Friday of the month. Check website for exact schedule. All tours available for private tours.

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely transformed the capital, and turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a red light district lined with bawdy houses, taverns, theaters, and commercial ventures. Hard to imagine, now that it's lined with monolithic government buildings! You'll learn about how the women who worked in these brothels made their way in life, and even had an impact on affairs of government.

Join us for an unparalleled day-long excursion through the heart of American history with our exclusive Ultimate Day Explorer Tour.

Explore the history of the United States Capitol with an enlightening guided tour. Witness the grandeur of the world's largest library at the Library of Congress. Admire the impressive architecture of the Supreme Court. Take a stroll through the exquisite Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens. Take a break and enjoy a leisurely lunch at the National Gallery of Art, surrounded by world-class art and architecture. Capture the iconic Washington Monument in a photo stop. Marvel at the bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson and take in the serene surroundings. Stand in awe at the majestic Lincoln Memorial, as Lincoln gazes over the Reflecting Pool. Finish off the day at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave by capturing the neoclassical architecture and symbolism of American leadership at the White House.