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National Gallery Masterpieces Tour with an Art Guide

Private tour London, United KingdomAbout 1.5–2 hoursGuided in English

Explore the National Gallery's great paintings with an art guide who brings each work to life. Choose a small-group or private format for a more personal visit.

About 1.5–2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group or privateKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Masterpieces from medieval to modern art
  • Expert commentary from an art guide
  • Small-group or private format
  • Time for questions and discussion
  • Overlooking Trafalgar Square

Full description

The National Gallery holds one of the finest collections of European paintings anywhere, from medieval altarpieces to Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. It’s free to enter but easy to feel lost in, and a knowledgeable guide makes all the difference, picking out the stories, techniques and hidden details that turn famous images into living history.

Your guide plans a route through the highlights, typically including works by artists such as Leonardo, Titian, Rembrandt, Turner and the Impressionists. With a small group or a private booking, there’s plenty of room for questions and for lingering where you find yourself most drawn in.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet at the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square.

  2. Early masters

    Begin with Renaissance and early European works.

  3. Golden age to Impressionism

    Continue through Dutch, British and French painting.

  4. Finish

    End inside the gallery, free to keep exploring.

Included

  • Guided tour with a live art guide
  • Small-group or private group format
  • Gallery entry (the main collection is free)

Not included

  • Entry to paid exhibitions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square; your confirmation gives the exact entrance.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Rooms and paintings may be temporarily closed or on loan, and the route will be adjusted.
  • Security checks apply at the entrance.
  • The tour involves walking and standing for up to two hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is this private?

It can be. Mention on your enquiry whether you'd prefer a private tour for your party.

Which paintings will we see?

The route covers highlights across the collection. Specific works depend on what's on display.

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