After joining your guide you will be introduced to the most amazing objects designed by artists and craftsmen. Started as a school of design since 1836, the Museum was soon called A Peoples Palace", which was re-established to continue the famous Crystal Palace Exhibition. Its future Director Henry Cole said: This Museum based on Design and Manufacture will educate designers, inspire manufacturers and reform the taste of the public at large.Your guide who will show you briefly the main Museum Galleries of European, American and Asian Art, will concentrate in the highlight of the Museum. He or she will show you the mode of the first prefab glass building used to hold in the Park the Great Exhibition of 1851 called The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, later expanded to all Arts.You will see Ancient Textiles and Modern Chairs, works by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Giambologna; Berninis largest marble statue moved out of Italy; Canova and Rodins sculptures. In the Islamic Galleries the Ardabil Carpet, the largest and finest carpet in the world; Tipus Tiger from Misore; Indian Jewellery, European Jewellery from Ancient to Modern times, Miniatures and Limnings, Clothes by the best designers of our day, Glass and Ceramics galore, etc. etc. This private tour is hosted by a professional guide specializing in art history.
Private Victoria & Albert Museum Tour: Greatest Collection Of Arts And Crafts - London
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10 am and 2 pm
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Return Details :
1 Cromwell Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 2SL, UK
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Your tour begins at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Londons Victorian centre of art and crafts created by the Royal Couple. It is now a museum of Arts and Crafts from all countries, styles and periods. Apart from the main collection of oil paintings and watercolours (with the emphasis on the British ones and a collection of Constables oil sketches), sculptures and architectural examples, the museum contains the worlds finest collection of applied arts such as weapons and armours, tapestries and carpets, jewellery and theatrical costumes and scenery, furniture and ceramics, fashion and modern design.
Visit the famous Cartoons for tapestries which Raphael created for pope Leo X and the recently refurbished Renaissance and Medieval Galleries and the more recent Baroque Galleries.
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Itinerary:
After joining your guide you will be introduced to the most amazing objects designed by artists and craftsmen. Started as a school of design since 1836, the Museum was soon called “A People’s Palace", which was re-established to continue the famous Crystal Palace Exhibition. Its future Director Henry Cole said: “This Museum based on Design and Manufacture will educate designers, inspire manufacturers and reform the taste of the public at large. Your guide who will show you briefly the main Museum Galleries of European, American and Asian Art, will concentrate in the highlight of the Museum. He or she will show you the mode of the first prefab glass building used to hold in the Park the Great Exhibition of 1851 called “The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations”, later expanded to all Arts. You will see Ancient Textiles and Modern Chairs, works by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Giambologna; Bernini’s largest marble statue moved out of Italy; Canova and Rodin’s sculptures. In the Islamic Galleries the Ardabil Carpet, the largest and finest carpet in the world; Tipu’s Tiger from Misore; Indian Jewellery, European Jewellery from Ancient to Modern times, Miniatures and Limnings, Clothes by the best designers of our day, Glass and Ceramics galore, etc. etc. This private tour is hosted by a professional guide specializing in art history.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler Reviews
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We had a private tour with Mark. Nice enough guy. Duration 3 hours. He may have been knowledgeable but he was boring and unengaging. It wasn’t worth the money for a private tour.
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My husband and I had never visited the Victoria & Albert Museum, despite many visits to London. Our guide, Mark Bishop was extraordinary! His knowledge of both the history and the art and design features of the collections was detailed and delightful. His ability to give both historic overview and insight of each collection really brought the collections to life.
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Partamos de la base que me gustan cualquier tipo de museos a partir de ahí he de decir que no es el mejor de Londres ni de lejos. Un montón de obras apiñadas en salas ( a veces tipo almacen). A mi parecer,cabe destacar la sección de historia del vestido. La cafetería bonita pero con un servicio leeento.
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Wonderful tour with fabulous information on both the history and purpose of the museum coupled with specific exhibits to illustrate.
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We had a great tour!! We absolutely loved our guide and felt she did a tremendous job! We saw a great amount of the museum and many highlights!!
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Don’t be taken in by this scam. The Victoria and Albert Museum is free (except for temporary exhibitions which charge for admission). More to the point the museum has a team of expert voluntary guides who run FREE tours throughout the day (see V&A website for details and reviews).
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Un edificio simplemente impactante y sus colecciones son realmente un lujo. Miles y miles de artículos históricos. No se pierdan la galería de las joyas.
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Ce discret mais néanmoins immense et varié musée vaut vraiment que l'on s'y arrête. Outre les abords agréables (petit parc, cafés), le musée offre une grande collection d'objets d'art couvrant des aires géographiques et temporelles très variées. L'entrée est gratuite, et le musée présente l'avantage d'être bien moins bondé que d'autres à Londres... On recommande!
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Visita obligada en Londres si queremos ver un museo distinto y con exposiciones que cambian. Muy interesante y sin aglomeraciones.
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The V&A put on some great exhibitions and this was one of them. I learned so much about this amazing woman and I had no idea what a challenging life she had with her health. The V&A is a fantastic venue and was able to cope with the mass of people who wanted to go. The staff really got into the mood of Frida and dressed in some of her signature pieces, which was a lovely touch.