About this experience
Travel to Italy without a plane ticket by taking this private, personalized guided tour of The Getty Villa with a museum-trained expert historian! Choose between a 1 hour, 1.5 hour, 2-hour and a 2.5-hour tour. Besides seeing authentic antiquities, it includes a stroll through the verdant garden and herb gardens that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The sunsets are unforgettable!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Guided art history tour of The Getty Villa's permanent collection
- Admission Fee - Free
- Expert historian providing in-depth commentary
- Small group sizes for a personalized experience
Not included
- Parking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!
Itinerary and highlights
Journey back in time with your expert, personal guide on a PRIVATE TOUR of The Getty Villa in the picturesque Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles. The Getty Villa is a museum modeled after the Villa dei Papri, a country house in Herculaneum that was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan art that explores ancient life, culture, religion and even war. See and hear stories about treasures that range from early, intact perfume bottles and coins to massive, authentic statues of Greek and Roman gods. Surrounded by glorious gardens, and an amphitheater, The Getty Villa transports you to another time and place.
THIS TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A 1-HOUR, 1.5 hour, 2 hour AND 2.5-HOUR PRIVATE GROUP TOUR FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE.
Booking over 6 people is available at a discounted cost per person.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you at the Entry Pavilion (SECURITY BAG CHECK AREA.) The guide will be holding a sign: "Quick Culture - Private Tour". It is the most convenient spot near both the parking and the drop-off area of ride-share (Uber, Lyft or taxi)
Languages and tickets
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Quick Culture
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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