{"product_id":"private-tour-highlights-of-the-victoria-albert-museum","title":"Private Tour, Highlights of the Victoria\u0026Albert Museum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for this private tour of The Victoria and Albert museum, recognised as the worlds leading museum of Art, Design and Performance. Your tour is led by a professional Blue Badge Guide, who will make sure you don’t miss any important artefacts and lead you around the highlights of this spectacular collection. Home to over 2 million objects there is plenty to see from British galleries and European connections to Islamic art and Asian artefacts. Your guide is full of facts, details and stories, not only about the individual items, but also about the wider history surrounding them. A fantastic collection and a highlights tour not to be missed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"f6431b446c f660aace8b ed06f501d8\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 f660aace8b css-18kdbrz\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eBlue Badge guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"f6431b446c f660aace8b ed06f501d8\"\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFood and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eGratuities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"f6431b446c css-zwx81y\"\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService animals allowed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublic transportation options are available nearby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInfants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransportation options are wheelchair accessible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for all physical fitness levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWheelchair accessible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease bring your ticket with you to the attraction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperated by Let me show you London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"f6431b446c css-zwx81y\"\u003eItinerary information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1wfoj4v\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1wfoj4v\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3332d346a\"\u003eDuration:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 hours 30 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-p3q266\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-pzj8sr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eV\u0026amp;A - Victoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003eWe start our tour in the lobby where we meet the founders of the museum, a magnificent bust shows Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Looking up towards the ceiling you can see the astonishing glass structure of the Chihuly Dale chandelier. As we walk through the museum you will notice it’s not just historical artefacts, indeed the collection is still growing, with modern pieces added regularly. This chandelier was arrived in 2001, hear how difficult it was to install. Next we head upstairs to explore the British galleries. Here we get a glimpse of life in England during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Make sure you stop at the Great Bed of Ware, guess how many people can squeeze in. 500 years may have passed since this period, but our ancestors obviously shared our taste for comfortable living.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1c1kq07\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-uirwny\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de\"\u003e1 hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-pzj8sr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eV\u0026amp;A - Victoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003ePassing the wooden carvings of Royal Beasts, we arrive in an amazing room filled with Raphael Cartoons. Wander around, hear many stories and admire the cartoons, these very paintings were the pattern for tapestries commissioned by Pope Leo X for the Sistine Chapel. Time for some historical fashion, let’s explore the various styles of clothing from the 17th Century right through to 1960, in this, the worlds most comprehensive collection of dresses. From Europe we now make our way to Asia. Your guide will ensure you arrive to catch the Ardabil carpet when its fully lit so you can appreciate the intricate design. Next we find the life sized Tipu’s Tiger, an impressive wooden carving in its own right, this mechanical toy also houses a musical instrument. Heading back upstairs, the atmosphere of the museum changes slightly. Gone are the large spacious rooms and instead we find much smaller galleries packed with many different items, Silver Galleries, a Jewellery room and much more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-cx2ej0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-uirwny\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de\"\u003e40 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-dba25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-pzj8sr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1i8p6j0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bcdcb105b3\"\u003eStop at:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e1eebb6a1e\"\u003eV\u0026amp;A - Victoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18r5m61\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a53cbfa6de f660aace8b css-1ldu3ou\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"f660aace8b f820b9c70d\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"f660aace8b f846ce2e52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"f660aace8b a466af8d48\"\u003eFree admission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aca0ade214 b23c3f480a cd2e7d62b0 cd0091cad1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bcdcb105b3 fd0c3f4521\"\u003eThe Cast courts are yet another gem. There are two sections of the courts; first we can enjoy a view from above, before we walk amongst these amazing casts of famous structures of mainly Italian and Spanish origin. Listen and find out why there are so many and discover their purpose. Look inside the Trajan column and find the three Davids. Which one is the most famous one? We are now back in England, for a quick stop to learn a bit about the history of fire insurance following the great fore of London in 1666. We also have a chance to discover what homes in London looked like during the 17th century. We are reaching our final gallery to explore now, covering the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Here prepare to be amazed by the size of one of DaVinci’s notebooks. 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