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In the footsteps of legendary artists

Art trails

Over the years we’ve welcomed many of the world’s greatest artists through our doors. Now it’s your turn to follow in the footsteps of these legends with our exclusive guided tours through Paris and Rome, Milan and London.

Photo of Rodin - Love and Torment package, available at Le Meurice, Paris

With lively dialogue and juicy anecdotes, get to know some of the world’s most influential artists like never before.

Winged Figure statue shot with the Leica SL2

Aerial view of the Tuileries gardens with a smooth yellow light, at sunset. A pond with a fountain and chairs around it is at the center of the picture, at the Tuileries gardens, Paris

Your passionate and knowledgeable guide can adapt the pace and content of the tour to suit you.

LEGENDARY ARTISTS

Our fascinating art tours are aimed at the mildly curious to aficionados wanting to quite literally follow in footsteps of the legendary artist and find answers to their burning questions.

Bespoke tours

Unique insights

Expert knowledge

Global view of le Pont Neuf at sunrise with the reflection of the bridge in the water. Orangey buildings in the back of the picture, at Pont Neuf, Paris.

Le Meurice

Monet – Revolutionary Brushstrokes

150 years ago, Monet transformed the term ‘Impressionist’ from a critic’s slur into an artistic revolution. To celebrate the life and work of the ‘father’ of Impressionism, who’s 1876 painting Les Tuileries offers a strikingly similar view to that seen from Le Meurice’s beautiful rooftop, join us on an expert guided tour culminating with the water-lily panels at the Musée de l’Orangerie and discover why this universally admired artist was considered so rebellious in his day.

La Maison Rose restaurant façade in Montmartre, a piink façade with green doors and windows, at La Maison Rose, Paris.

Le Meurice

Picasso’s Montmartre

In 1923, Picasso chose to celebrate his wedding with a lavish banquet at Le Meurice. Only 20 year earlier, he had arrived in Paris penniless, with only his talent and ambition to recommend him. We invite you to discover the intriguing tale that set him on the road to riches in the dazzling world of the Parisian Belle Époque. Let our expert guide lead you through Montmartre’s cobblestone streets, as they bring the story of Picasso’s early years in Paris roaring back to life.

Le Meurice

Rodin – Love and Torment

Auguste Rodin lived a life of dazzling highs and shattering lows. Join our expert on a trail through the Tuileries Garden to Musée Rodin, and discover how he transcended humble beginnings to achieve glittering recognition as the ‘father of modern sculpture’.

Kenwood House in Hampstead Heath shot with the Leica SL2

View of a Brera courtyard with arches and plants

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Fontana – Slashing Space

Lucio Fontana used his boundless imagination to blend painting, sculpture and architecture. Discover how he rejected his prestigious Art Academy teachings and became famous by slicing his canvases with a flick of his Stanley knife.

Hotel Eden

Caravaggio – Rebel and Rome

Caravaggio’s rags to riches life was as dramatic and distinctive as his paintings. Journey back in time with our expert to explore the ground-breaking artist’s very own stomping ground – taking in his highs, lows and eventual exile from the city.