The National Gallery: Official Highlights Tour Tickets

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London Available until Sat 13 Feb

Book the Official National Gallery Highlights Tour tickets and experience one of the best tours in London today

With so many incredible things to see in the National Gallery, be sure to make the most of your visit to one of the world's most famous galleries. We recommend booking yourself onto the National Gallery Highlights Tour!

Please note: From 2nd April 2026, the public Highlights Tour 15:30 slot will no longer operate. The last Highlights 15:30 tour will take place on 31st March 2026. The Highlights Tour & Afternoon Tea will continue to operate as normal. 

Included in the tour: 

  • See one of the greatest collections of Western European art
  • Discover over 2,600 paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists
  • Tour the Gallery with an approved and accredited Blue Badge Guide
  • Walk around a Grade I listed heritage building in the heart of London
  • Enjoy the tour with a VOX headset so that you will always be able to hear your expert guide

Get your tickets today and see the very best of The National Gallery up close like never before with an in-depth expert-led guided tour! Book now in just a few clicks and have tickets delivered to you instantly via email and SMS. 

Explore the best of the National Gallery with this exclusive guided tour

Spend the day exploring over 700 years of world-renowned European art with our guided tour of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Open year-round, the Gallery houses an impressive collection of 2,600 paintings, including masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Claude Monet.

With our Gallery-approved Blue Badge Guides, delve into the history and stories behind each masterpiece. Highlights include Van Gogh’s famous "Sunflowers" and Caravaggio's "The Supper at Emmaus", depicting the moment Jesus' disciples recognise the resurrected Christ. Other notable works are Leonardo da Vinci's "The Virgin of the Rocks" and George Seurat's "Bathers at Asnières".

Our expert-led tour lasts about one hour, with the opportunity to further enjoy the collection at your leisure afterward. Tours are available daily, all year round.

Location

Official National Gallery Highlights Tour Meeting Point

National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
London,
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.
Facilities
  • Toilets and accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Gift shops
  • Food and drink - includes coffee shops and restaurants
  • Headsets are included as part of the tour
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How long is the National Gallery Highlights Tour?

The tour lasts for one hour. 

Where do I meet for the National Gallery Highlights Tour?

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

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