Take the opportunity to explore the National Gallery on a guided tour. Discover the history of the collection and the stories behind the pieces during the tour, and continue your exploration by yourself afterward.

Listen to the story of European art as you admire the various masterpieces the National Gallery holds. The Gallery holds some of the greatest paintings in the world. 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 hour. Before and after the tour, you are welcome to explore at your own leisure.

Entrati senza fare coda. La nostra guida preparata e appassionata, un’ora è volata senza accorgersi! Consiglio!

Visitare la galleria è stata un’esperienza unica. La guida ha svolto la sua funzione in modo eccellente.

It was easy to book and the experience was awesome!

Would have appreciated if the tour was a bit longer for the price paid. At least another 30 minutes. thanks

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the best of the National Gallery
Enjoy a guided tour by a Blue Badge Guide
Follow a 1-hour guided tour
Explore the Gallery at your own leisure

Important to know

The guided tour has fixed starting times. You are free to explore the museum at your own 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

Blue Badge Guide
Vox headset device
Entry to the gallery

Booking fee

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

Location

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, 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 marked with a tour sign, and the guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge.

Provider

National Gallery

What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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Based on 7 reviews

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Safety

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

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4 stars (1)

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TUI Musement Traveler
August 17, 2024
5
Italy
Entrati senza fare coda. La nostra guida preparata e appassionata, un’ora è volata senza accorgersi! Consiglio!
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TUI Musement Traveler
January 5, 2024
5
United States of America
Visitare la galleria è stata un’esperienza unica. La guida ha svolto la sua funzione in modo eccellente.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
March 4, 2024
5
United States of America
T
TUI Musement Traveler
May 28, 2023
5
United States of America
It was easy to book and the experience was awesome!
T
TUI Musement Traveler
March 16, 2023
4
United States of America
Would have appreciated if the tour was a bit longer for the price paid. At least another 30 minutes. thanks
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Enibas
Traveled with a group of friends
February 28, 2023
4.6
Germany