Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London
2.5
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• Van Gogh's Sunflowers— admire Van Gogh's bold brushstrokes and vivid yellows that demonstrate his emotional intensity and revolutionary use of color.
• Leonardo da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks— marvel at this masterful composition blending ethereal light, intricate details, and mysterious symbolism.
• Velázquez's The Rokeby Venus— admire the beauty and controversy of this sensuous depiction of the goddess of love, once slashed by a suffragette in protest.
• Vermeer's A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal— examine the Dutch master's delicate light and meticulous detail in this intimate moment of music and contemplation.
• Van Eyck's The Arnolfini Portrait— decode the rich symbolism and exquisite detail in this enigmatic 15th-century masterpiece, a testament to the artist's pioneering use of oil paint.
Discover the masterpieces of the National Gallery on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Home to one of the world's finest collections of European painting, the gallery spans centuries of artistic innovation, from the Renaissance to Impressionism.
Led by an expert guide, this tour unveils the techniques, stories, and historical impact behind some of the most celebrated works of art, bringing both the paintings and their creators to life. Trace the evolution of painting from the Renaissance masters Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo to the drama of the Baroque, where Caravaggio's The Supper at Emmaus stuns with its dramatic use of light and shadow. Compare the meticulous precision of Vermeer and Van Eyck before moving into the modern age, where Turner's seascapes, Monet and Seurat's shimmering Impressionist visions, and Van Gogh's Sunflowers changed the course of art forever.
By the end of this tour, you'll have explored the genius of Europe's greatest painters, gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistic breakthroughs that continue to shape how we see the world.
• GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
I had Matilda as my tour guide and she was so friendly and personable, we started chatting straight away while waiting for the rest of our group. The small group size meant the tour was really personal and Matilda took the time to answer all of our questions and ask our opinions. Matilda told use the guides write their own tours and her selection of paintings was a fantastic introduction to the museum and art history. We decided as a group we wanted a beginner level tour but Matilda is so knowledgeable that any level of knowledge would find her...
21 June 2025
Jeremy is the best tour guide I’ve ever experienced. He’s clearly so passionate about art and I loved how much that showed during the tour. He was engaging and funny.
27 June 2025
The guide was excellent in texting us to locate her. Matilda was also excited about her subjects. She was very knowledgeable about the national Gallery. She zeroed in on what was important to us and added much to our knowledge and appreciation of art.
04 July 2025
We had an excellent guide, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as being extremely pleasant and friendly. Congratulations! The works she told us about were very well chosen. Congratulations!
09 July 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, patient and friendly. We learned about the artworks, the history in which they were painted, and the history of the National gallery as well. It was an afternoon well spent.
19 July 2025
Amazing your! Becky was very knowledgeable, passionate and engaging. It was an amazing day, we learned a lot about art history and we even learned to appreciate different artists and styles that we didn’t before. We have done several art history tours in Europe and Australia and this was by far the best. Would definitely recommend.
31 July 2025
Jamie was amazing! Really enjoyed the tour, it was full of interesting facts, history and covered the most of famous arts
16 August 2025
Sheldon did an excellent job eloquently sharing his knowledge of the art works in the National Gallery. He knitted information about each work into a narrative arc. Women are underrepresented here, so we appreciated that he gave attention to works by women.
31 August 2025
We took the National Gallery of London Tour while visiting London and we are so glad we did! Sheldon was our guide and he was so humorous and knowledgable about the gallery and it's contents. We told him to show us his favorite pieces and he entertained us with information and stories about some amazing works that we never would have noticed if not for him. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience. If you are lucky enough to have Sheldon as your guide, you will not regret spending the money to have him lead you through the gallery.
08 September 2025
One of my best Museum tours ever!Matilda is a wealth of knowledge, but also very personable and gave interesting additional stories about the artwork that I never would’ve known. Highly suggest you book this tour you won’t regret it.
11 September 2025
We had an amazing time! Alex was so knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. We learned quite a bit but the way he communicated information was interesting and digestible. We had a great expierence and won’t attend a museum without a guide again!
14 November 2024
The guided tour exceeded our expectations. We learned a lot about art with Alex's explanations, who is very pleasant to explain and knows a lot. I highly recommend the tour.
19 November 2024
Becky’s tour was exciting. His enthusiasm, his perfect knowledge of painting and its history are real assets. The family is unanimous, we had a great time. I really recommend this visit, without any reservations.
04 December 2024
Exceptional visit Very high level guide called Ellie with 2 very attentive and captivated teenagers Recommended +++ because very informative and exclusive
06 January 2025
We could not have been more impressed with the guided tour of the National Gallery. Matilda H, our guide, was highly informed and so uniquely professional and engaging in her approach. She was able to provide highly informed commentary and made the tour an exceptional experience. This was a present for my cousin's 60th birthday, and we were so thrilled with the calibre of the small group tour. I could not recommend this more highly and will certianly be using this company again.
06 May 2025
Wonderful highlites tour with Lawrence. Great to see the known and unknown artists and the background stories. Lawrence is a Londoner and with his antidotes, a wonderful guide/professional art docent.
10 June 2025
This museum is full of artistic treasures created by a wide variety of artists such as Monet, Leonardo, da Vinci, Picasso and Michelangelo. You don’t have to be an art buff to be blown away by this very large collection of artwork. I highly recommend it. An admission is free.
17 June 2025
Amazing tour of the National Gallery. Becky was a fantastic guide, very thoughtful in looking after the group and had amazing knowledge and great entertaining commentary! Loved it.
12 July 2025
Laurence was an excellent guide. Was fun, interesting and different about the way he show us the National Gallery. My 2 daughters (15 and 17) were so interesting in the experience thank to Laurence
24 July 2025
This is 100% worth a visit.Very busy but the building is so big you can easily move around.Such fantastic art work in a beautiful building. Even the building is a work of art. I went in August but plan to go back in October not a problem for us as we live in London.
21 August 2025
