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Private tour in London Jessica O
Highlights of the National Gallery - One of the World's Finest Collections of Art
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I'm Jessica the Museum Guide, and I take my guests on magical journeys through the past, discussing controversies, art, and the strangest moments in history. I also love to guide for families and children. Let's face it - I'm a museum and culture nerd! I've been fascinated by museums, oddities, and history from a very young age, and I have worked in both curation and engagement at a number of famous museums. I have advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage Studies and Museum Studies from University College London, and I spend my free time travelling and taking tours myself. I am also a licensed Canterbury Green Badge Guide. After guiding London highlights for a decade (which I still love to do!) I started focusing on museums and other cultural experiences. I guide tours of The British Museum, the National Gallery, the East End, and Canterbury (and so much more) on YouTube and in person. I also guide inside many churches, cemeteries, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, and all kinds of pubs, and cover the strange and dark history of London and Canterbury's oldest corners. I am a beer lover, so ask me to include some pubs on your tour! Booking a private tour with me is more than just a few hours of my time. I will help answer all of your questions about planning a trip to London. I live by the sea and love swimming, surfing, and diving, as well as watching scary movies and petting your dog. Bachelor's Degree (BAHons) in History and Communications Studies - Simon Fraser University Masters Degree (MA) in Cultural Heritage Studies - University College London Official Canterbury Green Badge Guide Member of the International Tourist Guiding Association I do not guide inside the paid temporary exhibitions at any of the museums.
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Explore the world's most famous paintings with an expert art historian and anthropologist
Overview of your London tour
The National Gallery is one of the world's most beloved fine art galleries, holding treasures from the medieval period until the early 20th century. However, exploring it on your own can be a bit overwhelming! Join me, an art historian and museum expert, as I guide you through the major art movements of the past five centuries, bringing these beautiful paintings to life. This is a place where I find deep inspiration, beauty, and wonder, and I can't wait to share it with you. I will tell you about more than just the artists' methods - I will explain the historical significance and context of each painting. Whether you're an art lover or a complete novice, this tour will give you new insight into art, history, and culture. I can customise the tour depending on your specific interests. Ask me about combining the National Gallery and the British Museum!
Your London tour itinerary
• After meeting, we will make our way to Trafalgar Square, where I will introduce the Museum and its historical significance. • Next, we'll enter the National Gallery and begin with Medieval paintings, such as the Wilton Diptych, before making our way to da Vinci, Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, and the Italian Renaissance masters. • Over the next two hours, we will explore the Northern Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age, Tudor painting, the Spanish Golden Age, Academic painting, and the Paris Salon. Some painters include Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Holbein, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Eyck, Botticelli, Titian, Velasquez, Caravaggio, Le Brun, Turner, Constable, and more. We'll finish with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, with artists such as Monet, Seurat, Renoir, Cezanne, Picasso, Degas, Rousseau, and Van Gogh. *If you have specific interests, please let me know in advance, and I will be sure to include some of these paintings
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Type: Walking
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Trafalgar Square, England, England, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Meet in front of the Sainsbury Wing Entrance at the National Gallery. This is at the north west corner of Trafalgar Square, across from the Canadian Embassy. See tour photos for a photo of the location.
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