London: National Gallery Guided Tour with Art Expert Guide

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London: National Gallery Guided Tour with Art Expert Guide
4.7  / 5251 reviews

Explore the National Gallery's world-renowned collection on a guided tour. Wander through one of London's listed historical buildings, see famous paintings, and slip into a world of European art.

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Duration 1 - 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Joel G – Australia

Mauricio was amazing - just loved his warmth and expertise Keep up your amazing work! Joel from Australia

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Joel G – Australia
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Benedikte – Denmark

Our guide Emily was so knowledgeable and engaging, she really made the highlights come to life, we could have spent a lot longer in her company getting to know more about these works of art.

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Benedikte – Denmark

The Original experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    The National Gallery

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    National Gallery, London

    Guided tour (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Arrive back at:

    The National Gallery

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness over 700 years of European art unfold on the walls around you
  • Step inside the National Gallery building, a listed heritage building in London
  • See paintings by European masters, including Da Vinci, Monet, and Van Gogh
  • Learn about the National Gallery's nearly 200-year history from your guide
  • Take in the ambiance at London's Trafalgar Square before entering the gallery

Full description

Marvel at the wonders inside London's National Gallery on an official National Gallery guided tour by an art expert. See world-famous works from Vermeer to Raphael and discover the history behind this renowned collection. Cross London's iconic Trafalgar Square to arrive at the National Gallery. Once inside, meet your guide and begin your guided tour of its vast collection. Journey through the history of European art as you view works by masters, including Johannes Vermeer, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Raphael. Learn more about the National Gallery itself, from its status as a grade-I listed heritage building to the history of its significant collection. Witness 700 years of art history evolve all around you with over 2,600 works, from medieval Europe to the French Impressionists.

Includes

  • Entry to the National Gallery
  • Guide
  • Headsets
  • Entry to special or paid exhibitions

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Meeting point

Pass through the Getty Entrance which is the group's entrance. The Getty entrance is not the main entrance. You can ask a member of staff for directions. From there, head past security and meet your guide inside Annenberg Court near the information desk on the right-hand side.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security to enter the Gallery
  • Not all paintings will be available to view everyday

Customer reviews

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4.7 /5

based on 251 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Joel G – AustraliaOctober 6, 2024  – Verified booking
Mauricio was amazing - just loved his warmth and expertise Keep up your amazing work! Joel from Australia
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Benedikte – DenmarkOctober 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Emily was so knowledgeable and engaging, she really made the highlights come to life, we could have spent a lot longer in her company getting to know more about these works of art.
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Kübra – TurkeyNovember 16, 2024  – Verified booking
In one word: perfect! Our guide, Kate, expertly highlighted the best works of art we could experience in an hour, making the tour both entertaining and informative. I only wish it had been longer. We truly enjoyed every moment.
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Product ID: 415465

Activity provider:The National Gallery

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