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Tate Modern Official Discovery Tour

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Duration: 1 hour

Overview

Experience the best of Tate Modern with a Tate Modern Discovery Tour and explore the gallery's main collections with a knowledgeable guide.

Included

  • One hour Discovery Tour

Excluded

  • Tate Modern has no entrance fee, however, some exhibitions have an additional charge.

Important information

Tate Modern Official Discovery Tour

Explore the Tate Modern collections with the guidance of a Tate expert on one of their Discovery Tours. Expect to be inspired and informed on this one hour tour of the main collections at Tate Modern. Encompassing the most famous works of art, this tour ensures you will explore the 'must see' artists and displays at the iconic London Gallery. You can cancel or make changes up to 24 hours before the tour date.

Accessible car parking

There are twelve parking spaces for disabled visitors, accessed via Park Street. Please book these spaces at least 24 hours in advance.

Entrance

Entrance is via the Turbine Hall or via the Blavatnik Building from Park Street.

Wheelchair and mobility scooter provision

To borrow a wheelchair or walker you can either book in advance or ask a member of staff on arrival (subject to availability). Reservation is free. To borrow a mobility scooter please book at least 24 hours in advance of visiting. Reservation is free but you must have driven a mobility scooter before. Email ticketing@tate.org.uk

Facilities at Tate Modern

Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.

Assistance dogs

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available at the Turbine Hall entrance – just ask a member of staff.

Lifts

There are four lifts in the Natalie Bell Building, by the main stairs on each floor. You can reach the lifts from the Turbine Hall. These lifts are being prioritised for people who are not able to use the stairs or escalators There are eight lifts in the Blavatnik Building, situated by the main stairs on each floor Two RADAR Key operated lifts link the South Entrance on Level 1 and the Ticket desks in the Turbine Hall on Level 0. RADAR keys are available from staff at the South Entrance on Level 1, and from the cloakroom and ticket desks on Level 0

Bag size policy

Bags and items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted in the building. Potentially dangerous objects are also not permitted. There is a left luggage facility at Victoria station.

Highlights

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Explore the famed Tate Modern, an exciting and contemporary art gallery in London. Holding the nation’s collection of modern art from 1900 to the present day, a visit to Tate Modern is a must for all art lovers.

Embark on an hour-long tour with and expert guide and learn about the different collections that Tate Modern holds. You’ll encompass the gallery’s most famous pieces of work and discover must-see artists and displays. This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts who are looking to deepen their understanding of modern art, and those who would like to learn about Tate Modern’s key displays.

After the tour, guests are free to explore Tate Modern further at their own pace.