Van Gogh in London - Formative Years Abroad Tour

In May 1873, Vincent Van Gogh arrived in London to work at the Covent Garden branch of Dutch art dealer Goupil & Co. He spent nearly three years in England, immersing himself into British culture, visiting galleries and museums in London, and becoming deeply inspired by British literature and art. Join art historian Dr Peter Higginson on this special tour of London with visits to Van Gogh haunts, including the boarding house where he stayed in South London, the National Gallery and the Courtauld Gallery. 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive independently from 15.00. Evening welcome drink, and a talk by Dr Peter Higginson: ‘Van Gogh in England’ followed by dinner this evening at the hotel.

Day 2: Courtauld Gallery and National Gallery 
Morning visit to the wonderful Courtauld Gallery to view the Van Gogh paintings, and those by his contemporaries, Manet, Gauguin, Degas, Cezanne, and Seurat. Free time for lunch (own expense) followed by our afternoon visit to the National Gallery with Peter where he will show us some of Van Gogh's works including Two Crabs, Farms near Auvers and his Sunflowers. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. 

Day 3: Tate Modern Gallery, Van Gogh House, and the Gladwell Patterson Gallery
Morning visit to the Tate Modern to view Van Gogh paintings and his legacy to modern and contemporary art, including Fauvism, German Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Francis Bacon, David Bomberg and the Camden Town painters. Free time for lunch (own expense). Next we travel by coach to Van Gogh House, a Grade II listed building in South London where a young Vincent lived from 1873-1874, and was rumoured to have fallen in love with his landlady’s daughter Eugenie during his stay. Take a guided tour of the house to learn about its most famous tenant, and the history and architecture of the house itself, which supports contemporary artists by hosting events and exhibitions. On our coach back to the hotel, we stop at the Gladwell Patterson Gallery in Knightsbridge, which hosted Van Gogh on his travels after he and Harry Gladwell became friends while working for art dealer Goupils in Paris. We will enjoy a guided tour with one of the Gallery’s owners learning about its history and connection with Vincent Van Gogh. Return to the hotel for approx. 18.00.

NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.

Please note: Post tour extra nights are available at a supplement

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 25 passengers.

INCLUDED

• Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the four-star Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington Hotel, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• First night welcome reception and three-course dinner with wine in the hotel restaurant
• Lecture by Dr Peter Higginson on the first evening
• All guided tours and admissions
• Coach transfers as per the itinerary
• Expert Dr Peter Higginson and tour manager throughout

NOT INCLUDED

• Transport to the hotel is not included
• Holiday insurance
• Double room for sole use supplement - £240
• Extra nights on bed and breakfast basis
• Meals other than those stated
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTEL

Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington

Well located, modern four-star Doubletree by Hilton Hotel offering bar, restaurant, fitness centre, and private landscaped garden. The contemporary, comfortable bedrooms include TV, heating, tea and coffee making facilities, WIFI, and private bathroom.

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