National Gallery of London Guided Tour - Private
About this activity
A 2.5-hour private guided visit inside London's National Gallery with reserved entry, from Van Gogh’s Sunflowers to Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks.
Highlights
- Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
- Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin of the Rocks
- Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus
- Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal
- Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait
Full description
Explore London’s National Gallery with a private guide on a 2.5-hour visit. Reserved entry is included. Trace European painting from Renaissance to Impressionism through works such as Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal and Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait. Specific paintings may change. 5-hour guided tour of London’s National Gallery, with an expert guide dedicated to your party. Explore around 15 major paintings from a collection spanning more than six centuries of European art.
Enjoy a private 2.5-hour guided tour of London’s National Gallery, with an expert guide dedicated to your party. Explore around 15 major paintings from a collection spanning more than six centuries of European art. Highlights generally include Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin of the Rocks, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal and Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait. Your guide explains the artists, techniques and stories behind the works, tracing major periods from the Renaissance through Baroque, Romanticism and Impressionism. The route is curated rather than a visit to every gallery; the exact works on view may change due to rotations, conservation and loans, and your guide adapts accordingly. Reserved timed entry is included, while general admission to the Gallery is free. This private tour is for up to 8 adults. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Professional tour guide dedicated to your party
- 2.5-hour private guided museum tour
- Reserved timed entry to the National Gallery
- Private tour for up to 8 adults
- Wheelchair-friendly private museum tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Sainsbury Wing meeting point
Meet by the red telephone booth outside the Sainsbury Wing entrance on Pall Mall East, 10 minutes early.
National Gallery guided collection visit
Explore the collection with a guide, including Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Leonardo’s Virgin of the Rocks, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, and Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait when on display. Reserved entry is included.
Meeting point
Start Location
Sainsbury Wing, Saint Martin's Street, London, UKNational Gallery — Sainsbury Wing red telephone booth
12 St Martin's St, London SW1Y 5BS, UK
Meet the guide by the red telephone booth just outside the Sainsbury Wing entrance on Pall Mall East, 10 minutes before the tour.
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Know before you book
- Private 2.5-hour guided visit with a guide dedicated to your party.
- Private group of up to eight guests; this museum tour is wheelchair friendly.
- Reserved National Gallery entry is included; general admission is free.
- Specific paintings may vary with rotations, conservation and loans.
Know before you go
- Meet at the red booth outside the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing on Pall Mall East.
- Arrive 10 minutes before the reserved start; use your booking confirmation for the start time.
- Bring an ID or a clear photo of one; wear comfortable shoes and keep bags small.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Your private guide adapts the route to works on display. The private museum tour is wheelchair friendly; tell Babylon Tours about access needs when booking.