Art Tour
St Ives has long been famous for the quality of its light and its stunning scenery. Artists have been coming to St Ives since the early 19th century and are still in the town living, visiting and working. We have many galleries and of course Tate St Ives, The Hepworth Museum and the Leach Pottery.
Did you know that Turner sketched St Ives in 1811? Whistler visited in 1883? Where did artists meet? Where did they exhibit? Which artists lived in St Ives during World War Two?
Guided Tours of St Ives can inform and delight you with insights into the art and artists of St Ives.
Who might enjoy Guided Tours of St Ives?
- Anyone interested in art
- School Groups
- Clubs and Societies
- Students
- People working in a gallery or museum
- People who would just like to learn more
You will benefit by having an experienced guide to take you around enabling you to get the most out of your gallery/town visit and learn things that you can’t pick up on your own.
Guided Tours of St Ives offer:
- Group and individual tours of St Ives. An experienced guide and art historian can show you round St Ives filling in the background to the art and artists of St Ives.
- Tours of the Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum can be included or arranged separately.
- If you wish to purchase art for pleasure or to add to a collection your guide can take you round some of the galleries in St Ives and introduce you to the owners.
- Trips to artists studios can be arranged.
Have someone show YOU around and explain what YOU would like to know.
If you can’t make the drop on time do ring to book a time to suit.
If you have particular interests you can also book Bespoke—Personalised Tours which can include Tate and Hepworth entry if required
- Groups on application
Contact Valerie for further information, half day, whole day and other prices.
(Advice can be given on visiting galleries in Newlyn and Penzance)
Your guide can plan you a few days artistic break! Or just a day or half a day to inform you more about the art heritage of St Ives