Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London
2.5
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• Pablo Picasso & Salvador Dali — experience how Picasso's The Three Dancers and Dali Narcissus and capture the turmoil of their time in radically different ways.
• Marcel Duchamp Fountain (1917, replica 1964) — A provocative challenge to traditional art, Duchamp's readymade urinal redefined artistic expression.
• Mark Rothko Seagram Murals (1958-1959) — Rothko's deep reds and blacks create an immersive, almost spiritual experience. Originally commissioned for a New York restaurant, these brooding canvases are now housed in a space designed for quiet contemplation.
• Andy Warhol- Marilyn Diptych (1962) — Warhol's silkscreen portrait of Marilyn Monroe repeats her image in vivid color and ghostly black and white, reflecting the fleeting nature of fame and the commercialization of celebrity culture.
• Piet Mondrian -Composition with Yellow, Blue and Red (1937-42) — A defining work of geometric abstraction, Mondrian's precise arrangement of primary colors and black lines represents his vision of universal harmony.
Discover the Tate Modern, London's premier museum of contemporary and modern art, home to a world-class collection that spans the revolutionary movements of the 20th century.
From Marcel Duchamp's era-defining Fountain to the pop icons of Andy Warhol, this guided tour explores the boldest artistic innovations of the modern era. Housed in a former power station, the Tate Modern's industrial architecture is as striking as the works it contains. The vast Turbine Hall, once home to towering generators, now hosts large-scale installations that redefine the boundaries of art. Discuss the Spanish Civil war before works by Picasso and Dali, before experiencing the abstract expressionism of Rothko's Seagram Murals and Jackson Pollock's drip paintings. Step into the hypnotic world of Yayoi Kusama's infinity installations, where mirrored surfaces and endless reflections blur the line between reality and illusion.
Led by an expert guide, this tour traces the artistic breakthroughs that shaped the modern world. From political upheaval to personal expression, these works reveal the evolving role of art in society. Whether you're drawn to the soothing impressionism of Monet or the postmodern chaos of Cildo Meireles' Babel - a towering installation of radios broadcasting in multiple languages-the Tate Modern delivers an unforgettable encounter with the icons of modern art.
• GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)
• 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
Matilda was a fantastic guide; knowledgeable, enthusiastic, funny, and clearly had a real passion for her subject. I had been to The Tate Modern several times before but being guided through the art with Matilda brought the place to life. I left with a totally different perspective on the subjects and was encouraged to think about art in a different way. Highly recommend the tour, highly recommend Matilda!
07 February 2024
Becky was amazing! Would recommend her to everyone. Keen insight and friendly manner. Her knowledge base was tremendous.
11 March 2024
Guide was very knowledgeable. Made for an interesting and informative tour .Pointed out pieces with explanations that helped me learn about modern art and artists that I would not have learned on an unguided tour or in a larger group because it allowed for interaction
17 August 2024
We've had a great experience. Not only Matilda waited for us while we were lost in the Tate looking for the meeting point, she also did it with a big smile. She introduced us to many paints and sculptures, showing a great passion, she also asked our opinion, making us feel comfortable enough to express our thoughts end feelings regarding art. An experiende we will repeat!
20 August 2024
Matilda was a fantastic guide!! She gave us great context around all of the art we saw, which really helped us appreciate and understand the artists. Matilda was so personable and inquisitive about how we were experiencing the art.Highly recommend!!
08 October 2024
Our tour guide, Sasha , was fantastic ! His commentary and historical background information was an incredible asset to the visit to the Tate Modern. His tour made this an incredible experience
20 April 2025
Jake was so knowledgeable about the Tate Modern! He knew the exhibits and artists so well. We appreciated his personality and how Jake put all the info together in a connecting story finishing up with Duchamp. You will be glad you took this tour!
23 July 2025
Becky was very knowledgeable and was attentive to our needs as husband was using a walking stick. We were taken to see a selection of artworks and it was through Becky’s entertaining and informative presentation we felt we have gained a real insight into each artist. Would highly recommend.
03 August 2025
We had a two hour tour of this magnificent museum with our guide, Andi. It was just the right amount of time for Andi to select the highlights, including the dinosaur collection. We only had four in our group and that was perfect.
25 August 2025
Matilda was so knowledgeable thorough and was able to create an experience that gave us not only a history of the Tate Modern but of each artist’s place in history and the meanings of their works of art. You could not do any better than Matilda. !
10 September 2025
Becky was phenomenal. We aren’t familiar with modern art but she made the tour interesting and relevant. Highly recommend
31 March 2023
A great tour with the most knowledgeable and charming guide, Matilda! The explanations of the selected works of art were really insightful and inspiring. Highly recommendable!
11 May 2023
Loved our private tour with Eleisha! She has an impressive resume and terrific knowledge of modern art that was engaging and relevant in today’s world. I could have toured with her all day.
06 July 2023
So selective which is a relief as there is just so much in every direction. Our guide Matilda was knowledgeable and engaging and also challenged us at times to get involved with certain pieces...what do we feel...what else do we see?
15 July 2023
My husband and I took the guided tour with Ellie today. It was absolutely amazing: she is very knowledgeable and passionate about art history. We’ve been to a lot of museums but Ellie totally changed our perspective today. We finished the tour today more educated, knowledgeable and got a different perspective about contemporary, pop art.I can’t recommend taking this tour enough. Thank you Ellie for setting a great start for our trip to London!
30 August 2023
Matilda was the Tour Guide assigned to take us around The Tate Modern. She was absolutely AMAZING!! We would not have been able to capture 1/8th of the contextual knowledge that Matilda was able to provide us with. The depth of her knowledge coupled with her enthusiasm made all of the difference and the two and a half hours simply flew by. We HIGHLY recommend Matilda to ANYONE who wishes to visit a one of the museums that she covers.
11 May 2024
Becky our tour guide was amazing. She was knowledgeable and personable and really made the immense Tate Modern come alive for us. She knew exactly what pieces would tell the story of Modern art and she was fascinating, factual and fun.She involved us in conversation and it was the best musuem tour Ive had.
07 July 2024
Becky was a wonderfully bright and enthusiastic guide. We genuinely enjoyed our time with her. She found out what we liked about modern art and tailored the visit to our interests. She was wonderful at explaining the significance of different artworks and making it relevant to us.
05 March 2025
Magnificent art in a minimalist setting that is welcoming and very enjoyable. Easy to take the escalators to different levels and walk through space after space filled with world class modern art. Free but they ask for donations. Thank you.
15 April 2025
We enjoyed a wonderful tour of Tate hosted by Becky. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging even with 2 children along. Her selection of art to review was a highlight because there’s so much to see. Highly recommend her tour.
02 August 2025
