Great Artists : Impressionists, Monet & Private Art Studios

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Discover the mystery of Turner's Burning of Houses of Parliament
  • Hear why Westminster Bridge has always inspired artists
  • Walk along the marvelous Houses of Parliament
  • Visit the National Gallery to view the paintings
  • See the locations for Monet's extensive series of Westminster

Meeting Point

next to Nelson Mandela statue, in front of the Southbank​ centre

Meeting point

London , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

St. Paul's Cathedral

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.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Westminster Bridge

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.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Victoria Embankment

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.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

The Savoy

You will hear the story regarding Monet’s stay in the Savoy Hotel and whether he did​ reside in ‘the Monet Suite’.

Duration 15 minutes
5

National Gallery

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.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Tate Modern for more art.
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    Try lunch at The River Café nearby.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Consider an evening stroll along the Thames.
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    Check local events for art exhibitions.

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