London National Gallery Tours and Activities

Inspire a love of art in your kids with this family-friendly guided tour through London’s famed National Art Gallery. With this private museum experience designed to encourage collaboration between kids and parents, you can explore the collection with your guide, slow down to really appreciate one or two works of art, and participate in family-friendly interactive activities perfect for fostering a youthful curiosity in the arts.

Ideal for art and history buffs, this private tour of London’s National Gallery and British Museum showcases the highlights of each cultural institution. The vast collection of art and artifacts in each museum means it’s difficult to ensure you see the top attractions: with your guide, focus on carefully selected artistic and historical treasures, and see legendary pieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’, the Rosetta Stone, and the Mummy of Katebet. Taking a private tour allows you to customize your itinerary and receive undivided attention from your guide.

See the best of London without the stress of rigid tour times and massive crowds on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your flexible pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a comfortable sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, your pass offers multiple route options with stops at main attractions like Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and more. Bonus features include a free city walking tour, a Thames River cruise, and local discounts.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest paintings collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.

Discover London’s top sights for one low price with the London Pass®. Choose from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, or 10-day sightseeing credits package, and enjoy access to your London Pass straight from your mobile. Simply show it at the gate or ticket office to gain entrance to more than 80 attractions including Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and the "View from the Shard." You also benefit from skip-the-line access at some of the city's top attractions like the London Zoo. Your pass also includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a Thames River cruise, a free guidebook packed with useful information, and valuable shopping and dining discounts. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

With its colossal collection of more than 2,300 masterpieces, visiting London’s National Gallery can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Ensure you see the best of the gallery’s magnificent works on this 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, led by an art enthusiast. Admire iconic pieces by legends such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Rembrandt, and appreciate minor details invisible to the untrained eye. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

Explore the National Gallery — one of the most visited art museums in the world — on this private, 2.5- to 3-hour tour. With your specialist art historian leading the way, make a beeline for the gallery’s most impressive works. Get up close to Flemish masterpieces by Van Eyck and Rubens, and admire works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other Italian greats. See, too, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by Picasso, Cezanne, and Monet. Along the way, learn about the pieces you see and the artists who painted them.

The London National Gallery is one of the most visited art galleries in the world and during this child-oriented tour you will have the chance to admire marvellous paintings with your kids in a fun and enetrtaining way. In this 2.5-hour private tour you will see masterpieces by Botticelli, Van Gogh, Picasso, Michelangelo, Klimt, Caravaggio and many more depending on your wishes.

The National Gallery features thousands of paintings on display. Get help navigating the renowned collection during a personalized guided tour. Begin with 13th-century portraits and see how styles evolved over the centuries as you admire major works from Titian, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Tours can be adapted for kids to include interactive games and quizzes.

Don’t visit London landmarks and listen to commentary that doesn’t interest you. Set your own itinerary and explore London your way on a private half- or full-day tour of England’s capital. Tick off all of the attractions on your personal checklist and take advantage of your private guide’s local insight by visiting hidden gems and unknown corners of the city. Choose the start time and meeting point of your tour and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout. 

The vast quantity of art within London’s National Gallery makes exploring the museum independently an intimidating feat. This private tour of the National Gallery ensures you see all of the collection’s highlights, giving you the opportunity to admire masterpieces and artistic techniques you may have missed when browsing aimlessly. Your guide will lead you to iconic works by Van Gogh, Botticelli, Monet and Rembrandt, while offering insight into the lives of the painters. Plus, receive undivided attention from your guide and customize the itinerary according to your preferences.

Optimize your time in the British capital on a private full-day tour, zipping between landmarks by traditional black cab for an authentic London experience. Discover iconic highlights such as the London Eye, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace and enjoy plenty of stops for pictures or a closer look. Benefit from your guide’s personalized recommendations to add additional stops according to your interests.

Experience London through a lens on this private photography tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your professional photographer guide. Learn how to get the best out of your camera, then put your newfound skills to the test as you walk through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Capture classic London images like red telephone boxes, tube signs and suited horseguards, or focus on landmarks like Big Ben, Parliament Square or Westminster.

Why spend your Heathrow layover stuck in the airport food court when you can explore London’s top attractions? Take a 6-hour private tour of the capital and create a custom itinerary based on the things that interest you. Visit Big Ben, eat traditional fish and chips, stroll through Covent Garden, and more. Whatever you decide, your private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure an authentic English experience.

Museum visits are more rewarding when in the company of an expert who can provide context, and, for those visiting with children, someone who knows how to keep younger visitors entertained. Relax on your visit to London's National Gallery of Art on this private tour tailored to children's engagement. View masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci and Caravaggio while the kids experience them through fun and informative activities, games, and visual aids.

We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided visits to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be as entertaining as it is informative. We enjoy sharing our experience of the collections and our knowledge of the works of art, bringing to life the history and the highlights of the gallery, making your visit very special and memorable. Because the tour will be your private party, you will be free to ask any questions and make requests regarding the direction of the tour.

Masterpiece by masterpiece, the London National Gallery tells the story of European Art. But because much of that story can be difficult for younger aesthetes to digest, consider booking your children into this guided experience for children while you're at the Gallery. With your guide's help, the entire family can enjoy the Gallery's collection of work by Europe's finest artists.

You and your family can enjoy an unforgettable tour led my a guide specialising in tours for children, combining a walk around the City of Westminster, home to some of London's most famous and iconic monuments and buildings, with a visit to the National Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in the world. During your sightseeing walking tour you will see from outside some of the most recognizable landmarks in the City of Westminster such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace with the Changing of the Guards (if scheduled), St. James Park and Trafalgar Square. In the National Gallery, you can admire masterpieces by some of the greatest names in the history of art. A real treat not to be missed.