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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:
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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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).
At a time convenient for you. The National Gallery is open daily from 10:00am.
£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.
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.
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.
Yes, all our tours are private to just you and your party. We never mix groups.
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.
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.
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.
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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Each of them brought their own unique energy, knowledge, and warmth, making every experience engaging and memorable. They were not only incredibly informative but also genuinely fun to spend time with. We especially appreciated the custom touches, like the thoughtfully planned stops at specific restaurants that held special meaning for our family. Those moments made the trip feel deeply personal and truly one-of-a-kind. A special thank you to GioPosted on Candice Kislack9. April, 2026 I am beyond grateful Gio and the company went above and beyond to work on getting us a best date and time for our availability. Leo was a fabulous tour guide through London, and beyond knowledgeable. I loved when the locals were greeting her — she definitely knows what she’s doing!Posted on Renee Schneider9. April, 2026 Had an amazing experience with Gio! He was always very responsive, thorough and would accommodate our changing needs! The tours worked out perfectly, and he had great suggestions! 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