Private Tour
The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Guided Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
What To Expect
National Gallery
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.
Options
Private Spanish Tour
Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly
Private English Tour
Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly
Private French Tour
Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Reviews
90 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
Robert p,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stephanie, our tour guide was wonderful ! She gave us so much information and was very knowledgeable about the art work and artists I can’t eat it
Fantastic Tour of London's National Gallery
Hank C,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Laurence M provided a wonderful tour of the National Gallery. This was the last major art museum of the world on our bucket list and were not disappointed by the great space, the great art and Laurence's insight and enthusiasm for the art and the history. Highly highly recommend.
WOW - Guide is a must to bring it to life!! Try to get Jamie!!
David G,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Normally in a museum I just wander around. Then I found when the entire family attends it is well worth hiring a guide - and our guide Jamie was GREAT!! He brought his iPad to show additional information, he asked us questions and our opinions, and gave us an Art History "class" we won't forget. He was so good that one of the paintings referred to a song, and he said if he knew it he was sing it for us!!
Excellent tour
DEBORAH R,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fair bit of walking, but very worth the effort! A tour which shows many of the best or otherwise interesting works of Art, in a relaxed and sometimes humerous way. Given a lot of the back stories of the artists and their works; highlighted many things we would not otherwise have noticed. A great insight.
Outstanding Jamie!
Thomas R,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jamie was an outstanding guide. He took us to key paintings and showed me features - detail, lighting, perspective- that I would not see on my own.
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