London's Private Collection Trio — Courtauld, Wallace, Royal Academy

At a Glance

Three private-foundation institutions define London's "other" art scene: Courtauld Gallery (Impressionism), Wallace Collection (18th-century French + arms, free), and Royal Academy (Britain's first art institution, 1768).

1-Day Route

• 10:00 Royal Academy.
• 14:00 Wallace Collection.
• 16:30 Courtauld Gallery.
• 19:00 Dinner at The Delaunay.

Tips

Piccadilly and Temple tubes. About £36 total. Wallace is free; RA and Courtauld book online.