Los Angeles · GETTY & ART MUSEUMS
The Getty Center is free to enter and charges for the car park, which catches people out. These 12 cover the hilltop galleries and the Villa down on the coast, with what each visit costs once transport is in, and how long to allow.
See the Getty Center, Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, and Griffith Observatory on a private six-hour Los Angeles tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
“The entire trip was great if you want a comprehensive view of LA. The tour guide we had, Matt, was engaging and knowledgeable. Plus, we didn't have to drive! 10/10 would recommend.”
Compare Getty Center private tours, from a playful kids’ hour to art, architecture, and family history with a private guide.
“We have had tours of many of the major art museum in Europe and the US, but none have been better than the tour Sasha gave us this week. She has a strong knowledge of the Getty family story, the history of the museum, and more than anything, the art we were to see. I don’t know that much about art, and I had fun and learned a lot. My girlfriend knows quite a bit about art, and she had fun and learned a lot. Thanks for the tour.”
A private 90-minute Getty Center tour with art stories, museum highlights, gardens, architecture, and sweeping Los Angeles views.
“The tour guide never showed up. We took the free tour provided by Getty Center. I will stop payment on my credit card charge. Looked like a scam.”
Make sense of Renaissance symbols, Dutch still lifes, Impressionism, and Getty architecture on a private two-hour guided tour.
“Sasha is the perfect guide for this tour, before her tour gigs she worked for years at the museum. They treat her like family and she knows all their secrets and all the works as well. She had a lot of new details for me about artists I knew and a range of intriguing stories on ones I didn’t know at all. She intersperses her conversation about the artists and their works, with stories about the friendships and relationships between the artists. She also has an architecture background, and that, along with her long history working at the Museum leads her to tell you all about the Getty Museum as…”
Explore the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory on a private six-hour LA tour with art, Hollywood sights, expert guides, and city views.
“Bryan was so passionate. Highly professional and well spoken, thank you for making our almost-private tour amazing!”
Explore The Getty Center with a private guide who connects famous art, architecture, history, and surprising stories in one focused visit.
“Ellen was a phenomenal guide - her knowledge of the Getty, the art and the relevant history is extraordinary. She has a lively passion for the art and was engaging with my two teenagers. She wove in fascinating facts, asked engaging questions, and even came armed with drumsticks to 'play' the marble tiles that form the exterior of the building. We left wising we'd had more time. Fabulous experience!”
See Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Getty gardens, architecture, and sweeping LA views on a focused two-hour guided tour for $39.
“We recently joined a guided tour at The Getty Center with my husband, our teenage daughter, and my mother, who uses a walker due to difficulty walking. It was truly a wonderful experience for our whole family. The overall architecture and landscaping of the Center were absolutely stunning. The seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces was also impressive — it allowed us to refresh ourselves naturally throughout the visit while fully enjoying the surroundings. Our guide Matt made the experience even more memorable. Most of all, the guide’s in-depth knowledge of the Getty and its artworks was exceptional. The explanations were rich with fascinating side stories that made the…”
Tour MOCA, The Broad, and Kusama’s Infinity Room while exploring DTLA architecture, performance venues, and city history with a local guide.
“We explored MOCA’s contemporary art, visited The Broad including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room, and saw architectural icons like Walt Disney Concert Hall and Angels Flight. The pace was perfect and we never felt rushed. Our guide was excellent — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about art and LA history. Their insights made the tour much more engaging and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone who loves art and culture.”
Tour the Getty Villa with an art historian, ancient Greek and Roman treasures, grand gardens, and Pacific views in a private two-hour visit.
“The private tour guide Sasha was a joy to be with and very knowledgeable. Great day. Sasha was an awesome tour guide.”
Tour Bunker Hill, MOCA, The Broad, and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms with an artist guide in a small group for $44.
“Very competent guide. Lots of interesting information. Visited two great museums. With 2.5 hours just the right amount of time.”
See LA in one day, from Olvera Street and Hollywood stars to Rodeo Drive, Farmers Market, and the Getty Center.
“The tour was absolutely fun. Havent been to one where everyone would talk to each other. The guide was very knowledgable and was able to share info about LA.”
Make art click for children at the Getty Center with a private, hands-on tour, thoughtful guides, an art badge, and practical family support.
“Sacha gave us an excellent tour at the Getty. It was designed to interest my 8 year old granddaughter and she loved it. At the end of the tour she was very interested in Impressionist art Thank you Sacha for a super day”
Pick a coastline, a canyon or a back lot.
