--- title: The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 18 (Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-national-gallery-of-london-exclusive-guided-museum-tour/ --- # The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the National Gallery's paintings on a private tour for your party, with explanations suited to first-time visitors. A dedicated guide is included on the private option; temporary exhibitions and hotel transfers are excluded. 5 from 116 reviews at €105 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview Explore a world-class art collection with our energetic guides during this 2.5-hour exclusive guided museum tour of the National Gallery. We will discuss the museum’s most prominent paintings so that even first-time visitors can appreciate these iconic works ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide outside the Sainsbury… - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €105 · private from €286 - Starts 10:00, 13:30, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 9 ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English option; other options up to €286 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Babylon Tours London ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English | €105 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private English Tour | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly | | Private French Tour | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly | | Private Spanish Tour | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly | ## What's included - Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Guided Museum Tour - Duration 2.5 Hours ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) - Temporary exhibitions NOT included ## Itinerary 1. **The National Gallery** (2h 30m) - Instead of browsing the National Gallery aimlessly, immerse yourself in the techniques and history behind some of the world’s most famous artists with a professional guide. You’ve heard of Van Gogh and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 - 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 Meet your guide outside the Sainsbury wing entrance by the red telephone booth situated on the sidewalk of Pall Mall E across the street from the Canada House. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeclqF84EdkgRtKAjTmWFr0I ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - 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 - It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) - Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €210 | €105 | | 4 | €420 | €105 | | 6 | €570 | €95 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Museum Tours start at €21 per person. ## Compared with other Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 18** | €105 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (116) | varies by option | | [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 | | [Natural History Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour](/uk/london/tours/natural-history-museum-london-exclusive-guided-museum-tour/?format=md) | €105 | 2h | 4.96 (155) | private | Ranked #1 of 18 in Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €21 to €167, median €105; typical length 2h. 7 of 18 are private. 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