Women in Art Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
For centuries History of Art has been studied through the work, achievements & eyes of men.
This walking tour aims to change that narrative. We want to show that women were not just objects of art on a canvas - they were its creators and innovators.
Join us on this unique walking tour of the National Gallery's collection.
This walking tour is limited to 5 people - please see our Covid-19 Guidelines for more information.
This walking tour will start at the red telephone box outside the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour to meet your guide
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The National Gallery
For centuries History of Art has been studied through the work, achievements & eyes of men. This walking tour aims to change that narrative. We want to show that women were not just objects of art on a canvas - they were its creators and innovators.This 2.5 hour walking tour will take you through the collection at the National Gallery. The tour highlights a wide range of themes surrounding Women in Art, their representation in paintings, and the influence their own work had on those who came after. Discover the art of 17th Century Artemisia Gentileschi, who was influenced by the naturalistic style of Caravaggio. Find out why she chose to paint biblical narratives about women, and why she portrayed herself as the main character. Learn about the work of impressionist artist Berthe Morisot, whose exhibited her art alongside Monet, Degas and Renoir, despite restrictions on her gender. Uncover the creative talent and contributions these women and many others made to History of Art.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting points
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square London United Kingdom
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Women in Art Walking Tour
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
saraaB5849HJ,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a really wonderful private tour, I learnt about women artists and had really insightful and beautiful conversations about history, politics and the narratives around women’s participations in these spaces. I left wanting to learn more and was given many, many recommendations - I can’t wait to get stuck into my reading list. Stéph is incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a great storyteller and really good at engagement, it never felt like she was just reciting a script. I highly recommend this experience and I appreciate the affordable price too.
Women's art tour
johnbE1604RU,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Becky was amazing, what an interesting and wonderful tour. Thank you.
Fascinating afternoon in the National Gallery
FrancesAndLee,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have now been on a number of these walks. They are all different. We have enjoyed them all. The Women in Art was fascinating, a walk around the National Gallery learning about the very few women artists whose work is displayed. Becky is a wonderful story teller informed by her expert knowledge.
Incredible Insights
AmyeMcMahon,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the second tour I've taken with WoL...the first was only the day before! I loved it so much I immediately signed up for another. This experience was so much more than just seeing female artists. The guide Becki made connections between eras and contemporaty artists. She shared other works by the artists so which explained their style development. She discussed the museum itself and the dynamics of it's slowly expanding collection of works by women. My only regret was that the tour wasn't longer. Extremely well done tour.
Fascinating tour thru the National Gallery
kikim858,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating tour through the National Gallery in London. The guide was well-informed and thoughtful, able to provide historical context and connect the artworks to contemporary themes. Highly recommended!
Women in Art
888elaineh,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of 'Women in Art' in the National Gallery, with Becky, was our fourth with Women of London. Every tour has been of the highest quality, with excellent guides. It's such a fresh approach and one which men as well as women can appreciate. Highly recommended.
Women In Art
5jackyh,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the National Gallery was absolutely fascinating . Steph was very knowledgeable and approachable and made the whole experience very enjoyable. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Strong women, great art
33elizas,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steph did a really great job of placing each woman in her historical and personal context, how they presented themselves as artists to the world, the way they were supported or undermined by the men in around them. . I had heard of many of these women before, but came away with a new respect for all of them.
Highly recommended! The tour opens new horizons into art.
HeikeH383,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Stéph opens up new insights into art, provides background knowledge and brings the images to life. Highly recommended!
Fabulous tour
RaveCity67,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous tour. I learnt so much in a fun and accessible way. Steph, the tour guide, was enthusiastic and very knowledgable. Incredible value for money too.
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