See the highlights of London's National Gallery on a 2.5 hour guided tour. Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, Da Vinci and other artists from the museum's vast collections.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- See the highlights of the National Gallery
- Marvel at paintings by Da Vinci and Van Gogh
- Journey through the history of art from the 1300s
Full description
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.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Temporary exhibits
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Small group tours run with a minimum of 2 people. If the minimum number is not met, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- A small amount of walking is involved
- This tour is offered as either a private or small group option with a maximum of 8 people
- Tours are available daily and take 2 to 2.5 hours
- Wheelchair-friendly tours are available upon request only
