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The National Gallery of London: A Guided Tour of Iconic Art Collections
5.0
90 Ratings
Greater London
Discover an exceptional collection of art with our dynamic guides on this exclusive 2.5-hour tour of the National Gallery. We’ll delve into the most eminent paintings the museum has to offer, making sure even first-time guests can admire these renowned masterpieces.
Discover an exceptional collection of art with our dynamic guides on this exclusive 2.5-hour tour of the National Gallery. We’ll delve into the most eminent paintings the museum has to offer, making sure even first-time guests can admire these renowned masterpieces.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Gallery - Instead of browsing the National Gallery aimlessly, immerse yourself in the techniques and history behind some of the world’s most famous artists with a professional guide. You’ve heard of Van Gogh and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings. Browse your favorite works by…
- National Gallery - Instead of browsing the National Gallery aimlessly, immerse yourself in the techniques and history behind some of the world’s most famous artists with a professional guide. You’ve heard of Van Gogh and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings. Browse your favorite works by other masters like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. If none of those names mean anything to you, that will change by the end of the tour.
The National Gallery houses paintings dating back to the 1300s all the way up through the 1900s, so there is no shortage of choice. Visit Jan van Eyck’s \
What's Included
- Exclusive Tour Guide (Exceptions with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Wheelchair Accessible (Exceptions with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Professional Guided Museum Tour
- Comprehensive 2.5-Hour Tour Duration
- Exclusive Tour Guide (Exceptions with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Wheelchair Accessible (Exceptions with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Professional Guided Museum Tour
- Comprehensive 2.5-Hour Tour Duration
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Location
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Meet your guide outside the Sainsbury wing entrance by the red telephone booth situated on the sidewalk of Pall Mall E across the street from the Canada House.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Melissa
Jun 17, 2025
Amazing Museum! - This museum is full of artistic treasures created by a wide variety of artists such as Monet, Leonardo, da Vinci, Picasso and Michelangelo. You don’t have to be an art buff to be blown away by this very large collection of artwork. I highly recommend it. An admission is free.
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David_g
Jun 13, 2025
WOW - Guide is a must to bring it to life!! Try to get Jamie!! - Normally in a museum I just wander around. Then I found when the entire family attends it is well worth hiring a guide - and our guide Jamie was GREAT!! He brought his iPad to show additional information, he asked us questions and our opinions, and gave us an Art History "class" we won't forget. He was so good that one of the paintings referred to a song, and he said if he knew it he was sing it for us!!
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Deborah_r
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent tour - A fair bit of walking, but very worth the effort! A tour which shows many of the best or otherwise interesting works of Art, in a relaxed and sometimes humerous way. Given a lot of the back stories of the artists and their works; highlighted many things we would not otherwise have noticed. A great insight.
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Jerry
Jun 10, 2025
National Gallery Highlites Tour - Wonderful highlites tour with Lawrence. Great to see the known and unknown artists and the background stories. Lawrence is a Londoner and with his antidotes, a wonderful guide/professional art docent.
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Thomas_r
Jun 9, 2025
Outstanding Jamie! - Jamie was an outstanding guide. He took us to key paintings and showed me features - detail, lighting, perspective- that I would not see on my own.
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John_f
May 27, 2025
Amazing tour! Steph was... - Amazing tour! Steph was incredibly knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. We had the best time and learned so much. Fantastic!
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V1682xrpaulab
May 6, 2025
First Rate in So Many Ways! - We could not have been more impressed with the guided tour of the National Gallery. Matilda H, our guide, was highly informed and so uniquely professional and engaging in her approach. She was able to provide highly informed commentary and made the tour an exceptional experience. This was a present for my cousin's 60th birthday, and we were so thrilled with the calibre of the small group tour. I could not recommend this more highly and will certianly be using this company again.
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Keysa_f
Apr 27, 2025
National Gallery Museum tour - Our tour guide Matilda was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and made it very pleasant.
I really enjoy it.
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Sandi_t
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent and Informative Tour - Becky was an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge of art history is extensive and she took us through the gallery to show us and compare/contrast several major works of art. We learned a lot and it help us even recognize several pieces at Windsor Castle the next day.
This tour does not take you to every piece of art, that would take days. Everyone should understand this and trust the tour guide to lead you to wonderful pieces!
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Susan_f
Mar 11, 2025
Fun and Educational - In just 2.5 hours, I learned more about art than I learned in nearly 60 years! Steph was fun, passionate, engaging and really allowed us to see artwork on a whole new light. It was a master class in the National Gallery but a heck of a lot more fun. Highly recommend.
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