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Official National Gallery Highlights Tour

See one of the greatest collections of Western European art and discover over 2,600 paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists

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Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of Western European art: From the mid‑13th to early 1900s on a National Gallery tour led by Gallery‑approved Blue Badge Guides.
  • Admire iconic works: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus, Leonardo da Vinci’s Virgin of the Rocks, Seurat’s Bathers at Asnières, and masterpieces by Rembrandt and Monet.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of every painting: Your knowledgeable guide will share inspiring stories that enhance the emotional impact of the experience.
  • Never miss a word with a VOX headset: Enjoy crystal‑clear live commentary from your guide wherever you are in the gallery, through your VOX headset.
  • Explore more than 700 years of world‑renowned European art: This gallery houses over 2,600 paintings from masters including Van Gogh, da Vinci, Rembrandt and Monet.
  • See spots you’ll recognise from TV: This Grade I listed heritage building has featured in Skyfall, St Trinian’s, Wild Target, The Boat that Rocked, Edge of Tomorrow, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and Downton Abbey.

What's included

  • Gallery entry
  • 1 hour private tour
  • Gallery-approved art-expert Blue Badge Guide
  • Vox headset device
  • Entry to paid exhibitions

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • The Gallery has baby changing facilities
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Accessibility information

  • The Gallery has different ramps for access
  • Stools are available from the Getty Information Desk on request. You are welcome to bring a folding stool
  • Assistance dogs are welcome
  • Please contact us in case you need further accessibility information

Additional information

  • You will be given a VOX headset so that you will always be able to hear your expert guide

Live date and availability for the Tour can be seen upon booking.

Scheduled 1 hour Highlights Tour take place: 

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 pm and 3:30pm
  • 24 - 26 December
  • 1 January

Departure point

  • Tours begin at the Sainsbury Wing, the National Gallery’s new main entrance located on Trafalgar Square (WC2N 5DN). Please make your way up the stairs to Level 2. The tour starts across from the audio desk, indicated by a meeting point sign. Your guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge
  • Nearest tube station: Charing Cross (Zone 1, Northern and Bakerloo Lines)

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email with the e-ticket including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.