National Gallery with Art Historian Guided Tour in London

3.7 (3 reviews) London, England
Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Make the most of your visit to the National Gallery in London by exploring it in a company of an art historian. This small-group tour will take you through the imposing structure of the building, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. You will be able to learn about the history of the gallery's origins, explore tits massive art collection and hear some insights into the individual works, curatorial decisions and acquisition policies.

The National Gallery is the unique place to learn the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. Limit of 10 people ensures a more personal experience of the gallery and convenient tour length leaves plenty of time for individual exploration. You’ll emerge from the experience with new ways of talking and thinking about art.

Your guide is a qualified art historian (MA in History of art and Photography) with years of experience of guiding in this gallery behind her belt. Don't miss this opportunity, it is informative yet fun.

What's included

  • Be inspired by the collections' must-see pieces made by famous artists
  • Embark on one of the museum's official tours with an expert guide
  • Free admission to the gallery's permanent collection
  • Photography is permitted but without the use of flash
  • Tickets to the paid-for temporary exhibitions
  • Cloakroom's fee
  • Refreshments

What to expect

Come and celebrate the National Gallery's 200th anniversary. It has just rehung its entire collection and added 400 paintings to display. This guided tour offers you an opportunity to have a closer look at paintings by the ground-breaking artists, such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, and Paul Cézanne. Considered deeply controversial at the time, their work marked a dramatic shift away from traditional styles.

But of course they didn’t just invent new methods of depicting light, form and subject matter without looking anew at the art of the past. We will talk about how the work by J.M.W. Turner, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and other Old Masters influenced the artists of the future, the importance of the 17th-century Dutch art. We will stop to admire some jewels of the gallery’s collection: Holbein, Michelangelo, Canaletto and Moroni.

And what about women artists, you might ask? There are only 4 pieces currently on display and we will dive into the history of female painters. All ages are welcome, no previous knowledge of art history is required. Ask questions and get excited, this will be an art ride like no other.

  1. The National Gallery

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be meeting outside of the Getty's entrance to the National Gallery, which is located on the right handsome of the building if you are facing it, with the Nelson's column at your back. I will be holding a rose flower so you can easily recognise me, alternatively, do give me a call or text me.

End point

We will be meeting outside of the Getty's entrance to the National Gallery, which is located on the right handsome of the building if you are facing it, with the Nelson's column at your back. I will be holding a rose flower so you can easily recognise me, alternatively, do give me a call or text me.

Additional information

  • 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
  • wheelchairs on request

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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