National Gallery Private Tour Details - London Art Gallery

Explore the highlights of the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square – with over 2,000 works of art on display – in this incredible tour!

Discover the story of the National Gallery and how it came to be. Learn how its past differs greatly from other large European collections. Your tour will be led by a fully licensed, official London Blue Badge Tour Guide – the highest guiding qualification in the UK.

Your National Gallery Private Highlights Tour typically includes:

Sunflowers by Van Gogh - a world-famous masterpiece.
The Water-Lily Pond by Monet - a true gem that tells the story of Monet’s later years.
Fighting Temeraire by JMW Turner - the story of the Battle of Trafalgar and naval prowess (fitting for a gallery on Trafalgar Square, right?)
The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck - one of the most groundbreaking and complex paintings in the Western world, even 600 years later.
Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli - what does this painting teach us about how love was seen in the Renaissance era?
The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger - trickery and illusion means there is more to this painting than there may seem at first.
Plus so much more. The National Gallery is filled with grand masterpieces as well as hidden gems, and with a wealth of stories waiting to be discovered.

This tour does not have a set route, and each guide will show you their own view of the National Gallery so each tour is unique while covering all the highlights too. If you have a special interest in a particular artist or era, do let us know when booking so we may personalise the tour.

The National Gallery is a working institution. As such, we cannot guarantee that a particular work of art will be on display on the day of your tour.

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Tour Start & End Location

This tour starts and ends at the National Gallery itself. Pickup and drop off at a downtown central London hotel or apartment available for an additional fee (contact us).

Start Time

At a time convenient for you. The National Gallery is open daily from 10:00am.

Price Includes

Official Licensed London Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Time slot reservation if required
All applicable taxes and fees

Price Excludes

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities

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Pricing

£475 for 1-4 guests, £495 for 5-8 guests, £515 for 9-12 guests.

Please contact us for large groups. Tours in languages other than English have a small surcharge.

VVIP National Gallery Early Access Tours

Experience the National Gallery all to yourself with an exclusive early entry or after-hours tour. You’ll enjoy some of the world’s most famous masterpieces in completely privacy with a dedicated expert guide. Enjoy the real VVIP treatment. Pricing starts from £4500. Contact us to book.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I secure my tour with a deposit?

Yes – you can reserve any of our tours with just a 25% deposit when booking at least two months in advance. You can book through our website or by email. The remaining balance is due one month before your tour, and we’ll send you a reminder by email. Please note: our website accepts Visa and Mastercard only. To pay with Amex, please contact us by email.

Is this tour private?

Yes, all our tours are private to just you and your party. We never mix groups.

Are your tour guides licensed?

Our tours are led by licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guides – the highest guiding qualification in the UK, earned after two years of intensive training. With their expertise and official accreditation, you can be assured of an exceptional touring experience.

Can I customise or extend this private tour?

Yes. This National Gallery Private Tour usually lasts 2-2.5 hours and covers the highlights of the collection. If you would like to explore a particular theme, please contact us before booking for a bespoke request.

You can extend this tour to 4 hours and explore the area around the National Gallery (including Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and the West End) for £50 extra.

This tour also combines well with our British Museum private tour or Churchill War Rooms private tour. Other combinations are possible too. Contact us to book any custom options.

What's the Cancellation Policy for this tour?

Cancel at least 10 days before your tour’s scheduled start time (London local time) – 15% cancellation fee (£100 minimum) + admission ticket costs.
Cancel between 4 and 10 days before – 50% cancellation fee.
Cancel within 96 hours (4 days) – 100% cancellation fee.

This policy ensures our guides are paid fairly when bookings are cancelled. Departure times are listed in local London time – if you are unsure, please contact us. We strongly recommend taking out full travel insurance for your trip.

What languages can this tour be done in?

Enjoy this National Gallery private tour daily in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese Mandarin and Portuguese. Please enquire about other languages.

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