Official National Gallery Highlights Guided Tour
Description
Visit one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world and surround yourself with some of the world’s greatest paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet and Van Gogh. On this official tour, you will be led by an expert and gallery approved, accredited Blue Badge Guide Tours take place in a grade I listed heritage building in the heart of London.
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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. Highlights of the tour include the below: • Led by a gallery approved, accredited Blue Badge Guide • Visit one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world from the 13th to the 19th centuries. • Tours take place in a grade I listed heritage building in the heart of London. • Surround yourself with some of the world’s greatest paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet and Van Gogh • Includes VOX headset
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(155)
Guide was knowledgeable and was enthusiastic about art and the artists.
Even though it was busy, the guide gave us an excellent tour, pointing out aspects of the gallery and explaining the highlights of the gallery.
We're so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Amazing tour! I’ve been on lots of gallery tours and this was probably the best. Our guide was so informative and passionate! It sometimes made me emotional looking at the paintings and hearing his renditions. Must do in London. Meeting point sign could be a bit larger or placed more central to the audio guides.
It’s easy to see why this museum gets such high ratings, and like all of the major museums in London it is free. The quality of the artwork is astounding. Pictures hundreds of years old seem like they were just painted yesterday. Some of the most famous paintings in the world are displayed here. Even if you’re someone that does not usually enjoy going to these kinds of museums, this one is worth a visit.
Steven was our tour guide today. He was great - very warm, engaging personality and thoroughly knowledgeable about the works of art he introduced us to. Perfect experience and the interesting information he provided made our viewing of the paintings so much more memorable. Thank you Steven, you were fab!
Our guide was well informed and we thoroughly enjoyed the stories relating to each painting.
I can't help but go back to the National Gallery every time I go back to London. Something magical about it. I'd spend hours contemplating Monet's Water Lilies!
Brilliant afternoon. Our guide was so knowledgeable and brought all the art to live. They gave us ear pieces which meant you didn’t miss a thing when the guide was talking.
Thank you for joining us, Edith!
I had the wonderful opportunity to be guided by Mary, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I happened to be the only person booked for this slot, so the tour became a private one — and I am truly grateful for that stroke of luck. Mary took me on a beautifully structured artistic journey, starting from Gothic paintings and moving through the early, high, and late Renaissance. We explored the Wilton Diptych and admired masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Leonardo, and Rubens. From there, we transitioned into the Dutch masters and I learnt why Rembrandt began painting his self-portraits — a fascinating insight. We then moved to Monet and the beginnings of Impressionism, followed by works of Constable and Turner. The tour concluded with Van Gogh, whose emotions and brushwork are always overwhelming to witness in person. What made this experience truly special was Mary’s depth of knowledge — she not only explained the artistic techniques but also the historical, cultural, and even financial background of the works. A one-hour tour extended to an enriching 1.5-hour experience, and I walked away feeling both delighted and deeply fulfilled. Thank you, Mary, for making this one of the most memorable art experiences I’ve ever had.
Amazing tour! Go for this 1.5hr one instead of the 1hr one, as its more intimate (only 4 of us on this one) and you get to see more highlights.
