Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Travel to Italy without a plane ticket by taking this private, personalized guided tour of The Getty Villa with a museum-trained expert historian! Choose between a 1 hour, 1.5 hour, 2-hour and a 2.5-hour tour. Besides seeing authentic antiquities, it includes a stroll through the verdant garden and herb 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
What To Expect
Journey back in time with your expert, personal guide on a PRIVATE 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. THIS TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A 1-HOUR, 1.5 hour, 2 hour AND 2.5-HOUR PRIVATE GROUP TOUR FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE. Booking over 6 people is available at a discounted cost per person.
Options
Getty Villa Tour - 1.5 hour
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 1-6 ppl - $175: Additional people over 6: $25 pp
Getty Villa Tour - 2 hr
Duration: 2 hours: A richer, insider-led journey through the Getty Villa’s art, myths, and architecture. Additional people over 6: $35 pp
What‘s Included
Guided art history tour of The Getty Villa's permanent collection
Admission Fee - Free
Expert historian providing in-depth commentary
Small group sizes for a personalized experience
Parking ($25 - $20 after 3:00 PM) is not included. Admission is Free!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Happy
916ellae,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sasha was excellent a lot of knowledge and we had wonderful time
Excellent experience at the Getty Villa.
Greg S,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha was outstanding. She offered unique and interesting information that would not have been provided with a self-guided tour. I would highly recommend this tour. GS
Fabulous villa tour
Joan F,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent historic perspective on villa recreation and life of Getty. Sasha was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to our need to pause a few times
Sasha has a real passion...
Christopher R,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha has a real passion for teaching and explaining the villa. My experience with her has no negatives. If you want someone who has love for history, please a have tour with Sasha. I personally cannot wait to go back and have another tour with Sasha at the other places she tours.
One of the best tours ever with a superlative guide
Neuberg S,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A private tour of the Getty Villa is a must— especially if you are lucky enough to be guided by art historian Sasha. We were in LA to celebrate our son’s birthday. He’s a fashion archivist and costume curator— my husband an architect, specializing in facilities planning & historic preservation— both tour guides themselves at various points in their respective careers. It’s as if Quick Culture, the tour operator, knew the perfect guide with whom to match them. Visiting the Getty Villa has been top on my husband’s list for a long time. Thank you so much for making our visit everything he and our son could have imagined it to be.
Sasha is incredibly...
JILL Z,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sasha is incredibly knowledgeable and provided a wonderful private tour of the Getty Villa. Though we had visited the Getty Villa previously, it was so much more meaningful with Sasha's expert commentary as she guided us around this spectacular setting.
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.
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