This tour takes you to the late 19th century time capsule. On entering its doors, you will find everything as it was arranged to the taste of its owners in the 1890s-early 1900s. You will see a magnificent collection of Dutch and Flemish masters (including the works by Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Rubens, Teniers, Hals) and of the French Classicist and Rococo painters (including the famous "Swing" by Fragonard, works by Watteau and Boucher). The tour lasts three - three and a half hours.
At the Entrance to the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square
We shall start our tour by exploring the history of the Hertford family and will then walk through the major galleries looking at the most famous works in the collection.
At the Gate of the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square
Guide fee, entrance fee
Lunch
I am available to work from 10 am onwards (in some circumstances, we can agree on an earlier start)
Available daily
Please, wear comfortable shoes. This tour offers you an insight into the unique collection of the European art once owned by the Hertford family.
Prepare to hear the stories that are curious, eccentric, scandalous and plain fabulous.