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Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian

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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Admission Fee - Free
  • Expert historian providing in-depth commentary
  • Small group sizes for a personalized experience
  • Lunch Parking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!
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17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA

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What To Expect

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.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Admission Fee - Free.
  • Expert historian providing in-depth commentary.
  • Small group sizes for a personalized experience.
  • Guided art history tour of The Getty Villa's permanent collection.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Parking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Admission Fee - Free
  • Expert historian providing in-depth commentary
  • Small group sizes for a personalized experience
  • Guided art history tour of The Getty Villa's permanent collection
  • LunchParking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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