Private Tour
Getty Villa Private Tour with Expert Art Historian & Ocean Views
Overview
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2 hours
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Travel to Italy without a plane ticket by taking this personalized guided tour of The Getty Villa with an expert historian! Choose between a 1, 1.5- 2-hour tour or 2.5 hr. tour with an art historian. Besides seeing authentic antiquities, take a stroll through the verdant gardens that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The sunsets are unforgettable!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission Fee
Expert historian providing in-depth commentary
Small group sizes for a personalized experience
Guided art history tour of The Getty Villa
Parking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!
Additional to 6+ people Getty Villa Tour: $40 pp: 2 hrs; $30 pp: 1.5 hrs; $20 pp: 1 hr.
What To Expect
Journey back in time with your expert, personal guide on a tour of The Getty Villa in the picturesque Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles. The Getty Villa is a museum modeled after the Villa dei Papri, a country house in Herculaneum that was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan art that explores ancient life, culture, religion and even war. See and hear stories about treasures that range from early, intact perfume bottles and coins to massive, authentic statues of Greek and Roman gods. Surrounded by glorious gardens, and an amphitheater, The Getty Villa transports you to another time and place.
Options
Getty Villa Tour - 2.5 Hrs
Getty Villa - One Hour Tour
Duration: 1 hour: For those who like to wander on their own--or don't have much time, this is a good introduction to the Villa and gardens.
Group price for 6 people - : Additional people: $25 pp
Getty Villa Tour - 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours: In-depth tour including the bio of J. Paul Getty, history of the Villa and Gardens and a tour of the antiquity highlights.
Price is for group of 6: Additional people: $45 pp
Additional people up to 15 at
Getty Villa Tour - 90 minutes
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Tour the Villa, learn its history and see and hear stories about the antiquities! Additional people over 6 people: $35 pp
More than 6 people: More than 6 people: $35 pp
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
Richard S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ellen was really wonderful. She knew so much about the art in the history and the Getty Villa itself. The tour took about an hour and we got some really wonderful highlights. Highly recommend this tour
Sasha was a great guide
lorihoustonsmith,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha had such a great depth of knowledge. Would not have enjoyed the Villa nearly as much nor learned anywhere close to this much if went without Sasha!
Fascinating
Judy K,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The amazing and well presented details of architecture and lifestyle of the ancients. Our guide was fabulous in imparting facts and making them interesting and relevant.
Wonderful day
MARY A,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The private tour guide Sasha was a joy to be with and very knowledgeable. Great day. Sasha was an awesome tour guide.
Getty Villa Tour
I4361BAannad,
May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sasha was personable and knowledgable! We learned a lot! Would go back again! Loved the grounds and the history provided of the grounds!
Fun, flavorful, and fascinating!
Lauren B,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha was fabulous! She was passionate about the villa and had a lot of background info. She was also very accommodating and went a bit over because we were a bit late due to LA traffic.
The Getty is a destination as well as a Museum.
nancylS6584TJ,
Feb 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sasha was engaging and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the history of the Getty as well as the galleries.
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