A Private Tour Exploring Art, Light & Legacy
Highlights:
• Uncover the story of the ‘Undiscovered Impressionist’ who influenced Monet and Van Gogh.
• Explore the mystery behind Turner’s Burning of the Houses of Parliament.
• See why Westminster Bridge has long captivated artists and inspired masterpieces.
• Walk along the Thames and view the very scenes Monet painted in his London series.
• Visit the National Gallery to admire works by Monet, Sisley, Pissarro, and Turner.
• Discover the truth behind Monet’s stay at the Savoy Hotel—did he really reside in the ‘Monet Suite’?
Tour Description:
Meet your expert guide at Southbank Centre, where the story begins with the Impressionists’ exile to London, escaping the Franco-Prussian War. Discover how the city’s soft light, misty skyline, and ever-changing river inspired Monet, Pissarro, and Sisley, shaping some of their most remarkable works. Along the Thames Path, stop at the exact locations where Monet painted his legendary Westminster and Charing Cross series, capturing London’s iconic landmarks in a new and radical way.
As you continue, stand at St. Thomas’ Hospital viewpoint, where Monet set up his easel, and hear how J.M.W. Turner’s dramatic Burning of the Houses of Parliament painting held a secret that was only recently uncovered. Follow in the footsteps of James McNeill Whistler, whose moody Nocturne series transformed the way artists viewed light and shadow on the Thames. The tour concludes at the National Gallery, where you’ll admire Monet’s original paintings and explore works by other Impressionists who once called London home.
Price:
£1484 per group