Explore the National Gallery world-renowned collection on this in-depth 1.5 hours expert-led tour with a gallery-approved Blue Badge Guide. On this tour the guide will introduce you to the most popular paintings and artists at the National Gallery, such as Monet, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Goya, Picasso, Turner and many more.

Listen to the story of European art as you admire the various masterpieces the National Gallery holds, covering 700 years of history. Admire the more than 2.600 paintings from Medieval, to Renaissance, Impressionists up to the modern days. Your Blue Badge Guide will lead you around the Gallery for approximately one and half hours. Before and after the tour, you are welcome to explore the collection at your own leisure.

Why you’ll love this…

Surround yourself with some of the world’s greatest paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet, and Van Gogh
Discover the National Gallery collection with an art expert
Dive into the narrative of European art spanning 700 years
Peruse the collection at your own pace before and after the guided tour

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

Please note that no liquids are permitted within the Gallery

Know in advance:

The guided tour has fixed starting times. You are free to explore the gallery at your leisure before and after the tour during the opening times

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Use of equipment
Blue Badge guide

What’s not included

Temporary exhibitions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DS, UK

Meeting point:

Head to the Sainsbury Wing entrance on Trafalgar Square and go through security. For tours up to 14 January 2026, after entering the Sainsbury Wing foyer, go up the staircase on the right to Level 2 and turn left. The meeting point is marked with a tour sign.For tours from 15 January 2026 onwards, after entering the Sainsbury Wing foyer, proceed to the meeting point on the ground floor (Level 0), on the right-hand side by the staircase. The meeting point is indicated by a tour sign. Your guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge.