The Impressionists and Romantics: Monet and Turner with an Artist
This tour is lead by a team of artists.
Impressionism is not a movement it is a philosophy of life.
See the locations for Monet’s extensive series of Westminster and Charing Cross paintings.
Highlights:
. 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
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
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
Stop At: Westminster Bridge, London England
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
Stop At: Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6PB England
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
Stop At: The Savoy, London England
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
Stop At: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN England
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: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Professional Artist Guide
- Entry/Admission - Westminster Bridge
- Entry/Admission - National Gallery
- Entry/Admission - Victoria Embankment
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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