Getty Center Tour

Whether you love art by the masters or just want to check one of LA’s biggest landmarks off your list, this tour helps you make the most of your visit to the Getty Center.

Start with a tram ride up the hill — the Getty Center is in the Santa Monica Mountains. Then explore the Getty museum’s vast collection of artwork. See highlights like van Gogh’s “Irises” and one of the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings in the country. You’ll also admire ornate decorative arts, learn to decode 12th-century manuscripts, and more. Along the way, your guide shares the stories behind the art, bringing each piece to life.

As a local, your LA guide also knows the best spots for photos. They’re happy to capture a picture of you against those stunning skyline views, and you’ll have plenty of time to snap as many pics as you’d like. The grounds are particularly scenic with over 500 species of plants as well as sculptures dotting the gardens.

You’ll also learn why the Getty Center’s architecture is so unique and how it came to be here in the mountains.

With art, architecture, gardens, and views, it’s easy to see why a tour of the Getty Center is a must for your LA visit! Stay as long as you’d like after your Getty Center tour to explore more (your guide can share tips) and take the tram back down at your leisure.

Tip: If you’re looking to visit the Griffith Observatory too and want to fit both landmarks into one day, we recommend our Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Tour, which includes transportation between the two attractions. Otherwise, you can add on any of our public Griffith Park tours as suits your schedule.