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- English
What sets this activity apart is the opportunity to explore the National Gallery in the company of a qualified art historian, rather than simply follow a conventional highlights tour. With an MA in History of Art and Photography and years of experience guiding visitors through the Gallery, your guide combines academic knowledge with a genuine passion for art.
The private format allows the tour to be tailored to your interests and pace, with plenty of opportunities for questions, discussion and a closer look at individual artworks. You'll discover not only the stories behind masterpieces, but also the Gallery's history, curatorial decisions and acquisition policies.
Informative, engaging and personal, this is an opportunity to discover new connections between artists and develop fresh perspectives on art.
The National Gallery is wheelchair accessible, with lifts providing access to the different levels.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet inside the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery. If you are facing the Gallery with the fountains behind you, the Sainsbury Wing is on the left-hand side of the building. Please enter through the main entrance. We will meet just inside the doors, immediately after the security check.
What to expect
But they didn't invent new ways of depicting light, form and subject matter without looking anew at the art of the past. We'll explore how J.M.W. Turner, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and other Old Masters influenced future generations, as well as the importance of 17th-century Dutch art. We'll also stop to admire some jewels of the Gallery's collection: Holbein, Michelangelo, Canaletto and Moroni.
And what about women artists, you might ask? With only four works by women currently on display, we'll also explore the history of female painters.
All ages are welcome, and no previous knowledge of art history is required. Ask questions and get excited – this will be an art ride like no other!
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Free use of the Gallery's mobility chairs (subject to availability)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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