Private Tour
Private Getty Center 2-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art Expert
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Why join a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all tour with strangers when there is a better option? Explore The Getty privately. Skip the scripted commentary. Our tours are led by museum‑trained specialists—any day and time during Museum hours.
Enjoy an inspiring, conversational experience with Quick Culture. You will be awed by the stories of the "must-sees" and get a peek beyond the canvas that will spark your curiosity. Choose your tour length --- from a focused 90‑minute experience to an in‑depth 2.5‑hour exploration.
Great for solo visitors, couples, families, groups and corporate teams - anyone who prefers a customized experience instead of a one‑size‑fits‑all group tour.
The Getty opens the door; Quick Culture guides the journey. From da Vinci to van Gogh, they turn a simple visit into something unexpectedly fascinating. This private experience is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, financial firms, and VIP clients who value accuracy, insight, and a meaningful connection to the art.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ride-share dropoff point
Please note if there are children under the age of 12
Parking is $25 per car or motorcycle; $15 after 3pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Getty Center
In this two-hour tour, find out why there are so many nudes in Renaissance Art--- And, why are there dead bugs, wilted flowers and skulls in Dutch paintings? Question why the Virgin Mary is always painted in red or blue or both. Why does impressionism look blurry? The 2-hour tour includes the highlights of the permanent collection, ) PLUS, you can opt to concentrate on a specific art period or (if showing) a Special Exhibition. It's about what you want!
What‘s Included
Sanitized assisted listening Devices are at no charge when requested.
Includes timed-entry ticket
Languages other than English and Russian are offered at a surcharge.
Food and drink are not included. However, snacks and fine dining are available!
Snacks
Options
Additional people
For groups of over 6: 2-hour tour: $40 for each additional person
Other Languages
Tours in other Languages: For a live translator/interpreter, there is an additional $135.00
Additional People
Groups can be up to 30 people: Group of up to 6: $275. Each additional person: $40
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic
Danielle D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group included my partner, his elderly dad and my trio of 18-year-old children. Ellen did a fantastic job of engaging all of us in her tour. She really brought the history to life and was so engaging and knowledgeable. We are so glad we did this tour of the Getty Center with her and it inspired us to return many many times. Highly recommend and we plan on doing a Getty Villa tour with her in the future!
Fascinating, Delightful Experience
Sheri T,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If we could give 10 stars we would! Ellen was a delightful, engaging and informative guide who curated a lovely overview of the Getty for us. She has deep knowledge about the collection, interesting facts and fun stories that you wouldn't get on your own. Highly recommend this tour!
Quick Culture tour is excellent.
Kimberly F,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Helen was an incredible tour guide. She was informative and personable. We really appreciated the obvious preparation and effort she took in preparing her tour. We highly recommend booking a tour with Quick Culture!
Interesting AND fun museum tour!
Camper31592673275,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was an amazing art expert with fun and interesting facts about the architecture, founder, master painters, artwork and artists’ techniques. She had a great sense of humor and taught us so much. The time sped by and left us wanting more.
Wonderfully informative and enjoyable tour of the Getty
Arthur G,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ellen Greenberg gave our family a fantastic tour of the Getty Museum. We're 5 people ranging in age from 29 to 85. My ankle was injured, so I needed a wheelchair. Ellen was patient, kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. She obtained the wheelchair for us, and waited for a few of us who arrived late. The Getty's a large museum, so Ellen showed us highlights that we had time to see in our 2 hour tour. She talked about the architecture of the museum, and the process of building it. She showed us art by Rembrandt, Bernini, artists in Leonardo da Vinci's studio, and a couple of dozen others. Ellen was engaging. She encouraged us to ask her questions, and asked us questions to enliven the tour. She came well prepared with a big bag of laminated pictures that she used to illustrate her discussion of the art. Her tour made our visit to the Getty much more enjoyable and informative than it would have been without her.
Great day at the Getty!
Arina M,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexandra is a very experienced guide, guided through the whole Getty collection, spectacular tour, great energy and so much knowledge about art history !
Private tour with Ellen
Jennifer Y,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great private tour with Ellen. We learned so much from her and we would have been clueless navigating the Getty without her. She brought along pictures to add historical context to the artwork and it was both educational and entertaining. She is a wealth of knowledge.
Tour was perfect for me and my 18 year old son
Julie P,Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our tour with Ellen!! 10/10 would recommend! Thank you, Ellen for an incredible experience all around~
Excellent tour!
Eric E,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha made the experience memorable, fun and her knowledge about the art was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting details about the art the Getty displays.
Bringing art to life
Antoinette S,Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha was an amazing guide. Her knowledge of the evolution of art and the history of the Getty Museum was incredible. She brought the experience to life for all of us. This is a must for art lovers!!!
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