Guided Tours

National Gallery Guided Tour with Optional Afternoon Tea

Van Gogh’s Sunflower painting inside National Gallery Museum

Guide interacting with tourist about paintings

Unravel 700 years of classic European art at the National Gallery with the help of a Blue Badge guide and top it off with an optional British afternoon tea.

Highlights

Here's a treat for all art lovers! Explore one of the finest collections of European art in the world, spanning over 700 years, at London's National Gallery,
Led by a Blue Badge guide, learn why these paintings became famous, like Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' one of the first paintings in the color yellow.
Discover over 2,600 paintings by artists like Botticelli, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, including the sensual 'Mars and Venus'.
Upgrade your tour to indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea at Ochre, relishing baked scones, seasonal pastries, and sandwiches.
Fun fact: The National Gallery houses one of the five versions of Van Gogh’s famed 'Sunflowers', each located in different museums worldwide.

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of the National Gallery
Blue Badge guide
VOX headset device
1.5-hour afternoon tea (menu here)(optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Artistic journey with a Blue Badge guide

Take a walk through the National Gallery, an iconic art museum nestled in the heart of London. Guided by a knowledgeable Blue Badge guide, an accredited guide for tourists in the UK, traverse the labyrinth of over 2,600 masterpieces that span 7 centuries of artistic endeavors. Marvel at masterpieces by Van Gogh, da Vinci, Monet, and Raphael – each artwork a doorway into a bygone era. Explore paintings that cover a variety of topics, like Titian's 'Bacchus and Ariadne' which depicts mythology, love, and humanism.

Upgrade to indulge in British traditions

After immersing yourself in the world of art, partake in a classic British tradition – afternoon tea, at the newly opened museum restaurant, Ochre. Savor freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, alongside a selection of finely-crafted pastries and sandwiches. This gastronomical delight is complemented by a choice of fresh loose tea and barista coffee.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not allowed.
Video recording is not allowed.

Accessibility

The attraction is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Not all paintings are available to view every day.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show valid ID.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Getty Entrance, The National Gallery.
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom.
Landmark: Inside Annenberg Court near the information desk on the right-hand side. The Getty entrance is not the main entrance.

Get directions to the meeting point