The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
Description
Explore a world-class art collection with our energetic guides during this 2.5-hour exclusive guided museum tour of the National Gallery. We will discuss the museum’s most prominent paintings so that even first-time visitors can appreciate these iconic works
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Instead of browsing the National Gallery aimlessly, immerse yourself in the techniques and history behind some of the world’s most famous artists with a professional guide. You’ve heard of Van Gogh and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings. Browse your favorite works by other masters like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. If none of those names mean anything to you, that will change by the end of the tour. The National Gallery houses paintings dating back to the 1300s all the way up through the 1900s, so there is no shortage of choice. Visit Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” or something more familiar like Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” to understand the full scope of work on display. Learn essential information and history needed to appreciate the more than 2,300 paintings on display at one of the world’s most visited museums.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Reviews(112)
Becky L was an amazing guide. It was our youngest son’s first big museum visit and she did a great job keeping him (and us all) engaged. Both our kids had a million questions and she had great answers to them all. Highly recommend!
Becky knew so much about the exhibits. Our kids asked a million questions and she always had a great answer. She kept the kids engaged the whole time. I especially loved her amazing response to our son claiming that he could do modern art. Very smart!
James was very knowledgeable and entertaining
Small guided tour with a knowledgeable art history buff. Very friendly, engaging, and knew the history and many techniques of each artists’ works
Steph was a master at sharing the history within the gallery and we drank every moment of our time learning new things about art and culture!! Thank you
Matilda was an absolute dream guiding us through the museum! Her knowledge of art is incredible. Communication was perfect, highly recommend
Guide Stef was very knowledgeable and skilled at describing the work of art and its place in history.
Becky was an excellent well informed guide to this incredible museum. I would highly recommend this tour and Becky to navigate this iconic museum.
We enjoyed an excellent tour with Sheldon at the National Gallery. He appeared to use a social cultural approach when he explained the selected works of art. He then wove the facts at hand into really fascinating antidotes about both the artist and the times they lived in. It was educational as well as entertaining and highly memorable. The afternoon flew by.
Becky is an amazingly knowledgeable guide - she knows an extraordinary amount about art, art history and the National Gallery collections.
