# The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - **Activity Name**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - **Rating**: 3.3 (5 reviews) - **Location**: Getty Entrance, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom - **City**: London - **State**: EN - **Country**: United Kingdom - **Duration**: 1 Minute - 2 Hours 30 Minutes - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/london/things-to-do/the-official-national-gallery-guided-tour-aidme4eecm ## About this Activity 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. Your visit is curated to offer an unforgettable journey through centuries of artistic brilliance. Enter through a separate entrance to avoid the crowds. 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 endeavours. 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. Savour 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. Visiting with young ones? Then upgrade to a 1-hour guided Children's Art Tour of the public collection and let your kids sketch and participate in other art activities. ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: GBP 19.08 - **Currency**: GBP ## Essential Information - **Location**: Getty Entrance, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom - **Address**: London, EN, United Kingdom - **Coordinates**: 51.8885764, 0.2607417 ## About the place Artistic journey with a Blue Badge guide Take a walk through the National Gallery, an iconic art museum nestled in the heart of London. Your visit is curated to offer an unforgettable journey through centuries of artistic brilliance. Enter through a separate entrance to avoid the crowds. 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 endeavours. 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. Savour 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. Visiting with young ones? Then upgrade to a 1-hour guided Children's Art Tour of the public collection and let your kids sketch and participate in other art activities. ## 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 colour yellow.Enter the Gallery before or after the tour and explore as long as you want at your own pace.Discover over 2,600 paintings by artists like Botticelli, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, including the sensual Mars and Venus.Opt for a children's tour with sketching and other activities, or upgrade your tour with afternoon tea at Ochre. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsExclusions1-hour guided tour of the National GalleryBlue Badge guideVOX headset device1-hour children's art tourSketching and activities, along with all required materials1.5-hour afternoon tea (menu here)Entry to paid temporary exhibits1-hour guided tour of the National GalleryBlue Badge guideVOX headset device1-hour children's art tourSketching and activities, along with all required materials1.5-hour afternoon tea (menu here)Entry to paid temporary exhibits ## Additional Information Cancellation is allowed up to 336 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What's not allowed - **A**: - Keep in mind that luggage and large bags are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely! - Video recording is strictly not allowed at this venue. - **Q**: Accessibility - **A**: This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. - **Q**: Additional information - **A**: - Not all paintings are available to view every day. - The Guided Tour will no longer be available at 3:30pm after March 31, 2026 and will only be available at 2pm. - Starting March 7, 2026, the Guided Children's Art Tour will be operating on Sundays at 11am only. ## Gallery - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/68/716fc68a6743058fc100573ff99d13/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f6/7e32ce759f4be0b986047d3db7aa55/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/be/d670a520f74b37929d96d84a623734/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/a0/d10fb71c2b4476bc06a468debbaba2/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/62/233e2bcb3e4f0c91026d2c2de88ae6/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/5e/8deef7f7704c17a27a6c0801b55910/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6c/c02ec9d88247beb246c1c44a3e96ce/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 7 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e1/54cac9307e476e83f6315485c9690f/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fc/970286decc4c55a27df9ddcee2c4c0/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 9 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/a6/2d43fb3f2443ec80d128be7b9e9d43/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 10 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/21/af4dab53634b8a87d0fbca5851d28d/image.jpg - **Alt text**: The Official National Gallery Guided Tour - Photo 11 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/1f/f54e4d4f4f43578fd843acedf76a0c/image.jpg ## Activity Tags - **Tags**: Walking Tours, Art, Museums, Cultural, City Tours ## Popular Events in London - **Event Name**: Puppy Training School SW1 Five-Week Course - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am - **Location**: Ranelagh Grove - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/puppy-training-school-sw1-five-week-course-tickets/80001526463081 - **Event Name**: Chill in the Park - **Date**: Sun, 06 Sep at 01:00 pm - **Location**: Burgess Park, Albany Road, London, UK - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/chill-in-the-park-tickets/80002300188829 - **Event Name**: 2026 Community Mentoring Programme - Open Day - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am - **Location**: UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, 20 Bedford Way, London, UK - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/2026-community-mentoring-programme-open-day-tickets/80001248324120 - **Event Name**: St George's Walk Autumn Social - 1 day event in London - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 10:00 am - **Location**: Hay's Galleria - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/st-georges-walk-autumn-social-1-day-event-in-london-tickets/80005176386610 - **Event Name**: My Dinner With... 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