Official National Gallery Tours
Duration: 1, 1.5 hours
Overview
Join us for an intimate expert-led tour of our world-renowned collection at the National Gallery and explore over 700 years of wall-to-wall masterpieces.
Included
Included
Gallery approved Blue Badge Guide led tour (all tour options)
Included
Vox headset device (Highlights tour only)
Included
Entry to the gallery
Included
Materials for sketching and other activities (Children’s tour only)
Excluded
Excluded
Access to paid exhibitions
Important information
Start point:
Tours will begin at the Sainsbury Wing, the National Gallery's new main entrance located on Trafalgar Square (WC2N 5DN). Make your way up the stairs to Level 2. The tour will start across from the audio desk, where you will find your guide by a ''Meeting Point' tour sign. The guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge, for easy identification.
Please note:
Pictures at the Gallery are moved on a regular basis. The pictures you can see in the images might not always be included in your selected tour.
If you have selected Afternoon Tea, dietary requirements must be received 72 hours (three working days) before the booking date.
Free amendments/cancellation up to 14 days in advance.
If you have selected Afternoon Tea, dietary requirements must be received 72 hours (three working days) before the booking date.
Free amendments/cancellation up to 14 days in advance.
Highlights
More information
The National Gallery tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. From its home in London’s Trafalgar Square, the Gallery collects and cares for some of the world’s greatest paintings – and shares them with everyone to see. Founded in 1824, the collection has more than 2,600 paintings. Its story begins in medieval Europe and spans 700 years of art, with paintings from Renaissance Italy and by the French Impressionists. Discover the history and stories from our collection which is open all year round all led by our Gallery approved Blue Badge Guides. These official guided tours are available during the day and last approximately one hour with an opportunity to enjoy the collection in your own time before or after the tour.
Gallery Explorer: A Children's Art Tour of the National Gallery
Let imaginations run wild with the new Children’s Art Tour at the National Gallery! From magical myths to faraway lands, let our guide take you through over 700 years of amazing art. Hear the incredible stories behind some of the world’s greatest paintings and get up close to see every detail, discovering the tiny brushstrokes and splashes of colour that make a work of art. Be inspired to unleash your inner artist with hands-on sketching and activities amongst the masterpieces. Whatever your age, this tour is sure to spark your curiosity and wonder. No lectures, no rushing – just time to explore and enjoy art with the whole family.
Afternoon Tea
Following your tour, you will enjoy afternoon tea at our brand-new restaurant, Ochre. Ochre showcases the very best seasonal British ingredients, blending international flavours and modern European cooking. Afternoon Tea is served from 3:30pm, and you must be on the 2pm tour beforehand to ensure you have enough time. You’ll be served afternoon tea including a delicious range of savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, seasonal pastries and coffee and tea.
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