Painted London: Monet, Turner and Impressionism
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Artist Guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
You will hear the story regarding Monet’s stay in the Savoy Hotel and whether he did reside in ‘the Monet Suite’.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- next to Nelson Mandela statue, in front of the Southbank centre
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Pigeon Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 185% above the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1899 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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