Private Getty Center 1-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert
Overview
Experience the Getty Center through a PRIVATE, museum-trained expert. This tour is designed for guests who want depth, clarity, and a relaxed pace — not a crowded group of strangers. Your personal guide leads you through highlights of the collection with engaging stories, accessible insights, and plenty of time to look closely and ask questions.
You’ll explore masterpieces of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts while learning how to “read” a work of art with confidence. Every tour is conversational and tailored to your interests, whether you’re a first time visitor, a family, or an art lover seeking a deeper understanding of the collection.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy the Getty’s architecture and breathtaking views of Los Angeles — all with an art historian who knows the museum intimately and creates a conversational, personal experience.
What's Included
- Wheelchairs, strollers and UV-sanitized listening devices when 6+ people or on special request
- Lunch There are many dining options --- from casual to elegant! (We can make the reservation for you if you choose the full service indoor dining.)
- Snacks
- Price doesn't include The Getty's $25 ($20 after 3:00 PM) per car parking fee.
Meeting Location
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
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
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The Getty Center
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Coat check and phone charging stations are available.
- Convenient ride-share drop off.
- Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (PST).
- Wheelchairs, strollers and UV-sanitized listening devices when 6+ people or on special request.
- Lunch. There are many dining options --- from casual to elegant! (We can make the reservation for you if you choose the full service indoor dining.).
- Snacks.
- Price doesn't include The Getty's $25 ($20 after 3:00 PM) per car parking fee.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Getty Center 1-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Private Getty Center 1-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Wheelchairs, strollers and UV-sanitized listening devices when 6+ people or on special request
- LunchThere are many dining options --- from casual to elegant! (We can make the reservation for you if you choose the full service indoor dining.)
- Snacks
- Price doesn't include The Getty's $25 ($20 after 3:00 PM) per car parking fee.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Coat check and phone charging stations are available.
- Convenient ride-share drop off.
- Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm.
