--- title: Guided National Gallery Tour with Priority Entrance lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 18 (Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/guided-national-gallery-tour-with-priority-entrance/ --- # Guided National Gallery Tour with Priority Entrance **Guidekin's take:** Explore the National Gallery's Renaissance and Impressionist highlights with commentary on painting techniques and the stories behind the works. Priority entrance is included; transport to and from the gallery is not. 4.98 from 43 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview Explore the rich tapestry of art history on a guided tour of the National Gallery in London. Meet your expert guide and venture through the gallery's highlights, featuring masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Impressionist eras. Encounter iconic works by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh, while delving into their artistic techniques and the stories behind each piece. This engaging tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and newcomers alike, inviting questions and interpretations throughout the experience. - Two-hour guided tour with priority entrance tickets - Discover masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, J.M.W. Turner, Monet and Van Gogh - Enjoy expert commentary on art history and techniques - Designed for all art lovers ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point is after security, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person for the ENGLISH Guided Tour option; other options up to €34 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Best Tours London - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | ENGLISH Guided Tour | €21 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 2 hours | | ITALIAN Guide Tour | €34 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Duration: 2 hours | ## What's included - Two-hour guided tour - Expert commentary on art history and techniques - Priority Entrance Tickets ## Not included - Food and drinks - Transportation to and from the gallery - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **The National Gallery** (2h; admission included) - Guided tour of the National Gallery with Priority Entrance ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting point is after security, on the right hand side, by the glass wall, next to the column. The day before the tour we will send the entrance tickets, together with a photo of the meeting point. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeclqF84EdkgRtKAjTmWFr0I ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 18** | €21 | 2h | 4.98 (43) | shared | | [The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-national-gallery-of-london-exclusive-guided-museum-tour/?format=md) | €105 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (116) | private | | [National Gallery of London Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/uk/london/tours/national-gallery-of-london-museum-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (191) | shared | | [Private Guided Tour of The Victoria and Albert Museum - 3 Hour](/uk/london/tours/private-guided-tour-of-the-victoria-and-albert-museum-3-hour/?format=md) | €232 per group | 3h | 5.0 (91) | private | Ranked #10 of 18 in Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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