The Official National Gallery Guided Tour
The Experience
Your experience Artistic journey with a Blue Badge guide Take a walk through the National Gallery, an iconic art museum nestled in the heart of London. Your visit is curated to offer an unforgettable journey through centuries of artistic brilliance. Enter through a separate entrance to avoid the crowds. Guided by a knowledgeable Blue Badge guide, an accredited guide for tourists in the UK, traverse the labyrinth of over 2,600 masterpieces that span 7 centuries of artistic endeavours. Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, da Vinci, Monet, and Raphael – each artwork a doorway into a bygone era. Explore paintings that cover a variety of topics, like Titian's 'Bacchus and Ariadne,' which depicts mythology, love, and humanism. Upgrade to indulge in British traditions After immersing yourself in the world of art, partake in a classic British tradition – afternoon tea, at the newly opened museum restaurant, Ochre. Savour freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, alongside a selection of finely-crafted pastries and sandwiches. This gastronomical delight is complemented by a choice of fresh loose tea and barista coffee. Visiting with young ones? Then upgrade to a 1-hour guided Children's Art Tour of the public collection and let your kids sketch and participate in other art activities.
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3.8(9 reviews)Free cancellation · 14 days before
from₹2,452
Includes: 1-hour guided tour of the National Gallery · Blue Badge guide · VOX headset device · +3 more
Highlights
- Here's a treat for all art lovers! Explore one of the finest collections of European art in the world, spanning over 700 years, at London's National Gallery.
- Led by a Blue Badge guide, learn why these paintings became famous, like Van Gogh's Sunflowers , one of the first paintings in the colour yellow.
- Enter the Gallery before or after the tour and explore as long as you want at your own pace.
- Discover over 2,600 paintings by artists like Botticelli, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, including the sensual Mars and Venus .
- Opt for a children's tour with sketching and other activities, or upgrade your tour with afternoon tea at Ochre.
Included
- 1-hour guided tour of the National Gallery
- Blue Badge guide
- VOX headset device
- 1-hour children's art tour
- Sketching and activities, along with all required materials
- 1.5-hour afternoon tea (menu here )
Not included
- Entry to paid temporary exhibits
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 336 hours before the start.
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Good to know
Who it's for
Min persons: 1
About the guide
Know before you go
Know before you go What's not allowed Keep in mind that luggage and large bags are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely! Video recording is strictly not allowed at this venue. Accessibility This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Additional information Not all paintings are available to view every day. The Guided Tour will no longer be available at 3:30pm after March 31, 2026 and will only be available at 2pm. Starting March 7, 2026, the Guided Children's Art Tour will be operating on Sundays at 11am only.
The fine print
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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