Instead of browsing the National Gallery aimlessly, immerse yourself in the techniques and history behind some of the worlds most famous artists with a professional guide. Youve 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 Eycks The Arnolfini Portrait or something more familiar like Van Goghs 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 worlds most visited museums.
The National Gallery Of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10am , 1pm , 5pm (Fridays)
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Return Details :
• TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide outside the Sainsbury wing entrance by the red telephone booth situated on the sidewalk of Pall Mall E across the street from the Canada House. • It is impera.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore a world-class art collection with our energetic guides during this 2 to 2.5-hour private guided museum tour of the National gallery. We will discuss the museums most prominent paintings so that even first-time visitors can appreciate these iconic works
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Itinerary:
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.
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- 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
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.
Traveler Reviews
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Exceptional, pleasant and knowledgeable Guide (Becky). Extremely interesting artifacts and easily accessible. Would highly recommend this guide and tour.
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We had a fabulous guide named Jake who provided keen insight into every painting that we examined. Our only regret is that the tour was not longer as there is so much to see at the National Gallery. A delightful experience all around!
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Luis, our tour guide, was so fantastic at showing us the highlights of the museum in great detail. His favorites will forever be cherished in my memory as some of the most impressive and beautiful artworks of all time.
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Our guide Luis was absolutely wonderful! He brought each piece of art he shared with us to life and taught us so much about the history, culture and unique techniques and innovations each artist achieved. Our mind were blown with the insights of Van Icke and Hans the Younger. What a worthwhile tour!
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Matilda was very informative and friendly. Good pace and fun to listen to personal insights. Her background is history as well as art really came through.
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Really enjoyed the tour. Steph provided a lot of insight and background to the paintings that were on displayed. She made the art feel accessible to a novice art lover. Her passion for art really made the tour enjoyable and was glad that she was ours compared so other tours we saw in the museum.
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Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. She kept all three of us engaged throughout with her presentation and questions. Top notch.
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Luis was a wonderful guide! Admittedly, we were jet lagged from our flight from the US and were worried about our ability to stay focused. Fortunately, Luis was very engaging and shared lots of interesting details and perspectives. It was fantastic!
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Jake is knowledgeable and guided us through the museum’s highlights very well! I am not sure if we would have done justice to our visit with Jake guiding us through it.
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Jake did a great job tailoring his tour to our interests! He had so many interesting things to point out as he took us around to certain paintings! We learned so much! On our own we would have been overwhelmed! We loved it!