Tate Britain Official Discovery Tour

Tate Britain
Available until 18 December 2025

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Explore the amazing Tate collections with the guidance of a Tate expert guide on a Discovery Tour

Visit the Tate Britain and enjoy a fresh and enriching way to explore the gallery’s world-renowned collections through the official Discovery Tours. One of the top-tourist attractions in all of London.

These one-hour guided experiences are led by Tate experts and offer an inspiring and informative journey through some of the most iconic works in British art.

Discovery Tour details:

  • Dates & times: Thursdays at 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Ages: For all ages
  • Meeting Point: Manton ticket desk
  • Small group tour: Up to 20 people
  • Expert guided

Discovery Tour highlights:

  • Each tour is carefully curated to highlight the gallery’s most celebrated pieces, featuring artists whose work has shaped the course of art history. Please note there is no guarantee on what works of art may be viewed on the tour. 
  • With expert commentary and engaging storytelling, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the artworks, their historical context, and the creative minds behind them.
  • The Discovery Tour is more than a simple walkthrough; it is an invitation to connect with art on a more meaningful level. Through insightful guidance, you're encouraged to look closer, think deeper, and discover new perspectives on familiar masterpieces.

Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned art enthusiasts, the tour ensures that everyone leaves with a greater appreciation for the richness and diversity of British art.

Whether seeking knowledge, inspiration, or simply a memorable cultural experience, the Discovery Tour offers a perfect way to engage with the Tate Britain collection.

Location

Tate Britain

Millbank,
London,
SW1P 4RG
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How to find us

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Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Café
  • Wheelchair access
  • Guide
More Info
Is the Tate Britain accessible?

Wheelchair access:

There are five accessible parking spaces for disabled visitors, accessed via John Islip Street. Please book these spaces at least 24 hours in advance directly with Tate Britain

To borrow a wheelchair or walker you can ask a member of staff on arrival (subject to availability). Reservation is free.

Dyslexic visitors:

Large print guides, coloured overlays and magnifiers are available for exhibitions. Ask a member of staff at the exhibition entrance.

Autistic Visitors:

When you get to the gallery, ear defenders can be borrowed. Please ask a member of staff.

The Clore foyer tends to be the quietest place in the gallery. Ask a member of staff for more information.

Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in some artworks.

A quiet room is available to use on the main floor, adjacent to the Play Studio. This room is for neurodiverse people, families or anyone who would like to spend some quiet time away from the gallery environment.

Assistance dogs:

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available from a member of staff at the cloakroom in the Manton foyer.

Blind and visually impaired visitors:

Enlarged print gallery plans are available on request.

Large print guides are available for all exhibitions.

You can access printed versions in the gallery: Ask a member of staff the exhibition entrance.

Can I bring a bag into the Tate Britian?

Bags and items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted in the building. Potentially dangerous objects are also not permitted.

Does the Tate Britain have accessible entry?

Yes! There are two entrances to the gallery. The Millbank entrance faces the River Thames and the accessible Manton Entrance is on Atterbury Street.

  • There is a ramp down to the Manton entrance with central handrails
  • The Manton entrance has automatic sliding doors
  • The Manton entrance takes you to the lower floor of the gallery where there is level access to the
  • Linbury Galleries, the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms by appointment only, Café, toilets and baby care room
  • There is lift and stair access to the gallery areas on the main floor
What are the opening times of the Tate Britain?
  • Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00
  • Last entry 17.30, galleries start closing 17.50

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