National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) guided tour
Overview
This experience is perfect for beginners wanting to understand art. It offers great value because you can learn valuable tips in art appreciation, admire top Western art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) without spending hours wandering the museum. Guests will benefit from an immersive learning experience about the main Western art movements featured in NGV, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism; and admire paintings by Rembrandt, François Boucher, El Greco, Jan Brueghel, Tiepolo, Monet, Pissarro, Dali and Picasso. This tour suits travellers and locals, including families with children.
What's Included
- A reusable laminated guide sheet of how to view / analyse paintings, yours to keep
- Snacks no snacks are provided
Meeting Location
Saint Kilda Road
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Planning to visit the fabulous NGV in Melbourne with its world-class paintings? If so, why not use the opportunity to easily learn how to appreciate art while viewing the best paintings there?
This experience is designed for those who enjoy looking at paintings but want to deepen their appreciation without requiring to become art experts. Join us for an exceptional fun opportunity to learn how to appreciate art at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
Your guide will show and explain to you about 30 of his favorite Western Art paintings at NGV, providing insights about the artists, the historical context, and tips on how to appreciate paintings more effectively. This experience is perfect for beginners, making it easy to follow along.
By the end of the experience, you will have enhanced art appreciation skills that will allow you to enjoy art more wherever you go. You will also receive a laminated checklist on how to appreciate art, which you can keep for use during our experience and at any art galleries you visit in your future travels.
At the end, you will participate in a fun quiz to test the art knowledge you have gained during the experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that for me to accomodate the tour, there is a required minimum number of 4 guests including your booking and others
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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 (AEST).
- A reusable laminated guide sheet of how to view / analyse paintings, yours to keep.
- Snacks. no snacks are provided.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) guided tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) guided tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- A reusable laminated guide sheet of how to view / analyse paintings, yours to keep
- Snacksno snacks are provided
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that for me to accomodate the tour, there is a required minimum number of 4 guests including your booking and others
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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