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Surround yourselves with masterpieces that have stood the test of time at London's incredible National Gallery

Step inside the National Gallery and come face-to-face with artworks that date back over 700 years — painted in a world entirely different from our own. Every brushstroke tells a story, revealing the lives, passions, and secrets of the artists and the eras that shaped them. This is your chance to experience history, beauty, and creativity all in one epic visit.

The National Gallery highlights:

With so much to explore at the National Gallery, one of the world’s most celebrated art institutions, make the most of your visit by joining the National Gallery Highlights Tour.

This 1-hour guided experience is led by one of the Gallery’s expert guides, offering fascinating insights into its most treasured masterpieces. You’ll discover works spanning 700 years of art history, from medieval Europe to the revolutionary French Impressionists, drawn from a collection of over 2,600 artworks.

Come face-to-face with iconic pieces by legendary artists such as Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Raphael, and many more — and experience the stories behind the art like never before.

What's included in the Official National Gallery Highlights Tour?:

  • Entrance to the National Gallery
  • Headsets
  • Expert guide in English
  • Duration 1 hour
  • Start times are at 10.30am and 2.30pm - tap book now to check available dates

Once your hour with your guide is over, why not continue your journey around the National Gallery, revisit your favourites and discover even more?

By the time you've soaked up all that culture, you'll surely be in need of a pit stop at The Espresso Bar by Muriels's. Located in the heart of the Gallery, it's an ideal spot to gather your thoughts and take it all in. And who knows, maybe you'll be raring to set off again for another artistic adventure?

Location
Trafalgar Square,
London WC2N 5DN,
WC2N 5DN
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How to find us

Your tour will start at the Sainsbury Wing, the National Gallery’s main entrance on Trafalgar Square (WC2N 5DN).

  • After passing through security, head to the Tours Meeting Point in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer on the ground floor (Level 0), located on the right-hand side near the staircase.
  • There, you will meet your guide at the designated meeting point clearly marked with a Meeting Point Tours sign. Your guide will be wearing a yellow Official National Guide badge.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the Sainsbury Wing Foyer of the National Gallery

Facilities
  • Toilets and accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gift shops
  • Food and drink - includes coffee shops and restaurants
  • Headsets are included as part of the tour
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  • Duration of tour - 1 hour
  • National Gallery is a free venue

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The National Gallery: Official Highlights Tour Tickets

Experience the finest of The National Gallery on a 1-hour guided tour, showcasing masterpieces by Monet, da Vinci, van Gogh, Turner, and more

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£20.00
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Gallery Explorer: A Children’s Art Tour of the National Gallery

Capture your kids’ creativity with a tour tailored for them and discover over 700 years of art with an expert guide at the National Gallery!

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£22.00
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