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National Gallery Official Highlights Tour with optional Afternoon or Cream Tea

The National Gallery tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. From its home in London’s Trafalgar Square, the Gallery collects and cares for some of the world’s greatest paintings – and shares them with everyone to see.

Highlights

Gallery-approved, accredited Blue Badge Guide
Visit one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world from the 13th to the 19th centuries
Tour a Grade I listed heritage building in the heart of London
Surround yourself with some of the world’s greatest paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet and Van Gogh
Option to add an Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea

What's included

Official National Gallery Highlights Tour (1 hour)
Blue Badge Guide
Personal Vox Headset to hear the guide's live commentary
Transportation
Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea (unless selecting one of the inclusive options)
Entry to paid exhibitions

Overview

Founded in 1824, the collection has more than 2,600 paintings from Renaissance Italy and by the French Impressionists. The National Gallery welcomes groups to explore over 700 years of wall-to-wall masterpieces. Discover the history and stories from our collection which is open all year round.

Join us for a one-hour, intimate expert-led tour of our world-renowned collection. Our gallery-approved Blue Badge guides will show you top highlights from our wonderful collection.

Optional Extras

Afternoon Tea - After your highlights tour, head to the stylish Ochre restaurant to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.
Tuck into a selection of dainty sandwiches, seasonal pastries, cakes and fresh scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. This will be served with either barista-made coffee or your choice of Good & Proper Tea.

OR

Cream Tea - After your highlights tour, head to the stylish Ochre restaurant to enjoy a traditional cream tea. You’ll be served beautifully buttery hand rolled fruit and plain scones, served with clotted cream, seasonal homemade jam and freshly brewed loose leaf tea.

Operates:
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays