Literary, Art & Music Tours

Delve into London's rich musical history on a 3.5-hour magical mystery tour of the capital's rock "˜n' roll sites. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the vibrant city in a luxury minivan and visit renowned clubs, famous hotels and record labels associated with rock "˜n' roll legends like The Beatles, Jimmy Page and Bill Wyman. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 16 people.

Join us for a bespoke experience with special access through The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take in the expansive interiors as we reveal hidden gems or explore classical highlights. Our engaging art experiences focus on you as they inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Let us tailor to suit your artistic tastes from the incredible options ranging from antiquities to contemporary art.Along the way, you can relax and imbibe in the Met's wine lounge as your expert guide will act as your own personal art historian, answering any questions about art and artists, the museum or New York. Treats and beverages can be purchased a la carte. ART SMART's team is comprised of fresh, engaging art historians, curators and specialists at the top of their field who are trained to deliver custom experiences that are focused on the client's interests and expectations.

Make the most of your time at Miami Art Week, also known as Art Basel Week, on this 3-hour VIP tour with an art-historian guide. Choose from four tour packages of different gallery pairings, each with a morning and afternoon departure option, and complete your tour at a secret gallery while enjoying sparkling wine and small bites.

Delve into the colorful and candid world of the Impressionists on this 2-hour small-group tour of the Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris. Skip the line with a professional guide and explore the world's largest collection of works by Claude Monet, learning about the artist's life, legacy, and technical evolution as you work your way through the galleries. Gain insight into the greater Impressionist movement as you admire works by Monet's contemporaries such as Renoir, Degas, Manet, Gaugin, and Morisot. Group size is limited to just eight people for an intimate artistic experience.

Take a walk through Wynwood Walls, a warehouse district-turned-street art museum, with a local artist guide. See ever-changing murals by legendary graffiti and street artists, and learn about the creative process. Pop into the Peter Tunney gallery and visit the Wynwood Doors and Wynwood Garden. Since this is a small-group tour, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.

Immerse yourself in Sao Paulo's vibrant art scene on this 5-hour tour of the city's artistic highlights. From a starting point at one of the city's most lauded museums, continue through an alleyway covered with street art to a popular urban gallery. Along the way, learn about the city's art history from your engaging, knowledgeable guide. End up in a popular bar and artist hangout on Rua Augusta to sip drinks and discuss your impressions of the tour.

Well before the Globetrotters and the "Harlem Shake" appeared, there was Harlem, the neighborhood that is the birthplace of hip-hop. Harlem's contributions to hip-hop art and culture are unmatched. On this guided, 2-hour walking tour, led by a hip-hop historian, check out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater, the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Lenox Lounge, historic Harlem jazz clubs and more. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear exclusive stories. Admission to the Museum of the City of New York is included.