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London: Before-Hours National Gallery Tour with Art Workshop

1. London: Before-Hours National Gallery Tour with Art Workshop

Discover London's National Gallery on a before-hours tour and journey through art history as you explore one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Uncover the meaning behind the masterpieces with your historian guide, and sketch your own creations inside the gallery. Meet your guide at the National Gallery and embark on a tour for your group alone. Wander through the vast halls without the usual crowds and marvel at renowned works of art showcasing the evolution of art throughout history. Discover the deeper meaning of the paintings with detailed explanations from your art historian guide. Then, take part in an exclusive sketching workshop inside the empty gallery. Learn the basics of sketching and perspective from your guide, and let the surrounding artwork fuel your creativity. Create your own unique souvenir to take home with you after your one-of-a-kind experience at this iconic venue. GetYourGuide is partnering with the National Gallery in London to bring you a truly unique experience with one of the greatest art collections in the world. View world-famous paintings on an exclusive before-hours tour and bring your own ideas to life with a sketching workshop.

London: Official National Gallery Highlights Guided Tour

2. London: Official National Gallery Highlights Guided Tour

Discover London's National Gallery on this guided tour. See masterpieces from around the world and learn about the Gallery's rich history as you explore this massive art museum on Trafalgar Square. Enter the magnificent National Gallery on London's iconic Trafalgar Square and meet your guide. As you explore the Gallery, learn the history of European art from your guide. Marvel at famous works by Johannes Vermeer, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Raphael. Wander through the halls of the Gallery, a grade I listed heritage building, and hear the history of this significant collection. The Gallery's over 2,600 works of art cover 700 years of history, from medieval Europe to the French Impressionists.

London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

3. London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

Discover all of London's top attractions and landmarks on the Must See London tour. With the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the stops, you can explore each destination in more depth. The open-top deck offers some of the best views of the city, allowing you to plan your itinerary with ease. See iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral, among others. Complete your London experience with a Thames River cruise that takes you from Westminster to Tower Pier. Take your time time and explore the famous sights, enjoy a relaxing walk in one of London's parks, and visit charming neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. Your pass is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first validation, allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you want during that period.

London: Go City Explorer Pass with 75+ Tours and Attractions

4. London: Go City Explorer Pass with 75+ Tours and Attractions

Get your London Explorer Pass, a digital credits package, and create your own city itinerary. Redeem your credits against 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions from a selection of over 75 monuments, tours, cruises, dining experiences, and more. Choose from a variety of venues, including the Tower of London, Shakespeare's Globe, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Get instructions on how to plan your itinerary and place reservations ahead when needed. You have 60 days to use your attraction credits starting with your first choice. Save up to 50%* at top attractions - each visit equals 1 credit used. Choose any 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions from the following list: Popular attractions: • 1-day Hop-On-Hop-Off London Bus tour • Tower of London • Kensington Palace • Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour • St Paul’s Cathedral • City Cruises Thames River Pass • Tower Bridge • Westminster Abbey • The London Bridge Experience • ZSL London Zoo Fun Activities and Tours: • Up at the O2 • Brit Movie Tours • Brit Music Tours • Brit Icon Tours • Hop-on Hop-off Open Bus tour of Windsor • Chelsea FC Stadium Tour & Museum • Emirates Arsenal Stadium Tour • Tottenham Hotspur FC Stadium Tour • Wembley Stadium Tour • Twickenham Stadium Tour & World Rugby Museum • Kia Oval Ground Tour • London Bicycle Tour Company - Bicycle Hire • Fuller's Brewery Tour • Hard Rock Café London • Curzon Soho - Cinema Ticket • Curzon Mayfair - Cinema Ticket • Curzon Bloomsbury Cinema - Cinema Ticket • Swingers Crazy Golf (West End or City venues) • Sherlock: The Official Live Game • All Star Lanes (bowling) • The Chocolate Cocktail Club - One Free Cocktail • The Bermondsey Bierkeller • The Dare Skywalk • Solve a Mystery: the Murder at Trafalgar Square • ArcelorMittal Orbit Museums and Places of Interest: • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew • Royal Observatory Greenwich • London Transport Museum • Cutty Sark • Benjamin Franklin House • Florence Nightingale Museum • Freud Museum London • Hampton Court Palace • Household Cavalry Museum • London Bicycle Tour • Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising • Old Royal Naval College • Royal Albert Hall Tour • Garden Museum • The Guards Museum • The Monument to The Great Fire of London • The Postal Museum • Wembley Stadium Tour • Apsley House • Eltham Palace • Jewel Tower • Wellington Arch • Chiswick House and Kitchen Garden • Royal Air Force Museum • The Courtauld Gallery *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. 

London: National Gallery Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

5. London: National Gallery Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

Immerse yourself into the mesmerizing world of art at the National Gallery in London with this captivating in-app audio tour. Unlock the secrets behind some of the world's most iconic masterpieces. The audio tour will introduce you to some of the most famous works in the museum’s collection. Dive deep into the minds of the artistic geniuses behind these timeless creations. Delve into the fascinating stories and rich historical context that have shaped each brushstroke, color palette, and artistic vision. Travel through centuries and learn about various art movements and styles. From the Renaissance period's mastery of light and shadows to the bold strokes of Impressionism that revolutionized the way we perceive the world; the tour is a voyage through time. Unravel the symbolism and hidden messages ingeniously embedded within the paintings. You'll find yourself amazed by the artistic techniques and profound meaning behind each stroke, as the audio tour expertly unveils the enigmatic stories concealed in these revered works of art. Note! Entrance to the National Gallery is free. However, a visit requires a reservation. Book a free entrance ticket in advance at the National Gallery official web-site. HOW IS THE TOUR GOING — Stay flexible: explore the sights as long as you like. — Enjoy the tour even offline: all audio tours are tested for high quality and easy navigation.

London: National Gallery Guided Tour

6. London: National Gallery Guided Tour

Journey through the history of art on a guided tour of the National Gallery in London, available either as a private or small group option for no more than 8 people. Hear interesting stories about artists such as Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Home to a collection of paintings from the 1300s onwards, there is no shortage of things to see, from early 20th-century art like Velázquez's Rokeby Venus to Botticelli's panel painting of Venus and Mars. View Da Vinci’s The Virgin of the Rocks before fast-forwarding to Seurat’s Bathers at Asnières to witness the changing styles over the centuries. Get all the information you need about the history of the art works, such as Vermeer's Lady Standing at a Virginal, Van Gogh's Sunflowers, and early devotional paintings by Raphael.

London Half-Day Private Chauffeur Driven Tour

7. London Half-Day Private Chauffeur Driven Tour

Discover London in complete privacy and luxury on a private, chauffeur-driven tour of the city center, and see some of the city’s top attractions away from the hustle and bustle of organized group tours. If you are looking for a unique way to discover London, this private tour is a perfect choice. Choose from a 4 or 6-hour excursion and go on an intimate journey, guided by a professional guide who will provide you with personal attention and courtesy throughout your urban adventure. Take the family to some of the best-known and historic sites of London, such as the imposing Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are kept. Pass one of the official residences of Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Drive through Trafalgar Square and see Nelson’s Column, the National Gallery, and National Portrait Gallery. Pass Westminster Abbey, also known as the Houses of Parliament. Relax in the comfort of your private car, and discover some places that other tourists never get to see!

London: Customizable Walking Tour with Private Guide

8. London: Customizable Walking Tour with Private Guide

Create your dream tour of London with this customized walking tour. Enjoy an intimate introduction to England's capital on a private sightseeing tour of Central London, and see some of the city's most iconic sights. Your private guide can meet you at Westminster tube station (exit 1). Discuss the flexible itinerary before you set off. Go to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family and see the balcony where Prince William kissed his new wife Catherine in 2011. Continue to Westminster Abbey, final resting place of kings, queens, poets, and statesmen. Admire architectural details of the former Benedictine monastery, including the stone cloisters, Chapter House and Strong Room. Take in the Clock Tower, home to Big Ben, and the marvelous Gothic edifice of the Houses of Parliament. Finally, walk up Whitehall, past Banqueting House and No. 10 Downing Street, to arrive at Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery.

London: Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

9. London: Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy an intimate introduction to England's capital on a private sightseeing tour of Central London, and see some of the city's most iconic sights. Your private guide will collect you from the lobby of your hotel at 10:00. Discuss the flexible itinerary before you set off. Go to Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family. See the balcony where Prince William kissed his new wife Catherine in 2011. Continue to Westminster Abbey, final resting place of kings, queens, poets and statesmen. Admire architectural details of the former Benedictine monastery, including the stone cloisters, Chapter House and Strong Room. Take in the Clock Tower, home to Big Ben, and the marvelous Gothic edifice of the Houses of Parliament. Then, walk up Whitehall, past Banqueting House and No. 10 Downing Street, to arrive at Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery.

London: National Gallery and British Museum Private Tour

10. London: National Gallery and British Museum Private Tour

The National Gallery is one of the most visited art museums in the world and a must-do when you are in London. Discover the highlights of its remarkable collection with an Expert Art Guide to hear amazing stories about your favorite Western European painters from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Enter the world of art, creativity and inspiration! Book a 2-hour guided tour of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London. This famous art museum houses a national collection of roughly 2,300 paintings by 750 artists from the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Even people with limited art knowledge will recognise the museum’s highlights, such as the iconic Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh or The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci. As you explore galleries, corridors and staircases filled with beautiful art, your Expert Guide will take you on a journey through centuries of art history. Learn about the artists, their styles and techniques, as well as their muses, from Greek gods to Tudor diplomats. You will have the full attention of your Private Guide, so you can freely ask questions and choose the topics that interest you the most. Feel the power of art as a story device! Choose the 3,5-hour option to enjoy a round-trip transfer from your accommodation to the National Gallery. We will organize a 5-Star Driver and a clean, air-conditioned vehicle for your pickup and drop–off at the accommodation address provided when booking. This option includes private transfers exclusively for you and your group of friends/family, so you don't have to worry about sharing. Book the extended 4-hour tour to visit the National Gallery and the British Museum with an Expert Guide, who will make the experience so much better. The British Museum houses one of the world’s greatest collections of rare historical, cultural and architectural objects from Ancient Egypt, Africa, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, the Americas and Europe, including ancient Greece and Rome. See highlights such as the Rosetta Stone of Egypt and immerse yourself in world history, archeology and ethnography! Choose the 5,5-hour option to enjoy an exclusive 4-hour guided tour of the National Gallery and the British Museum with an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Private car transfers are a great way to save time and effort, making it easy and convenient to get to the meeting point from anywhere in London. This option includes pickup and drop-off service, transfer to the National Gallery and transfer back from the British Museum. Transfer between the British Museum and the National Gallery is not included.

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The Blue & Yellow route cover most of central London allowing you to explore all the sights in the city. The bus is punctual and many of the pick-up points have Tootbus agents to assist. A few of the pickup points are common to both routes allowing a changeover from one to the other. If you really want to explore London though, consider doing the 2-day tour. The addition of the Thames cruise is at a nominal cost with amazing views of London Eye, Big Ben and Westminister on a clear day.

The guide was very knowledgeable and shared fun facts that made the tour fun. The guide catered the tour around my interests, was very patient and helpful when I wanted to take pictures. Mind you, there is a lot of walking.

Our guide Mike was an absolute delight. He has a vast knowledge of the art collection and provided insightful information. Highly recommended!

Great experience. Our guide was stunning and gave us a comprehensive tour of the highlights. No other way to see the National Gallery....!

Easy to use app and good to get a discount on main tourist attractions.