National Gallery must-sees guided tour and traditional afternoon tea

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Experience the world-famous collection at the National Gallery on this tour led by an expert guide and explore over 700 years of wall-to-wall masterpieces. Then, head to the stylish Ochre restaurant to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea for two.Following your guide, you'll explore the National Gallery, a museum that 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. Founded in 1824, the collection has more than 2,600 paintings.After the tour, you'll enjoy an afternoon tea at the restaurant Ochre. The restaurant showcases seasonal British ingredients, blending international flavors and modern European cooking. You’ll be served afternoon tea and coffee with a delicious range of savory sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and seasonal pastries.

Highlights

  • Surround yourself with paintings by artists such as Leonardo, Monet and Van Gogh
  • Enjoy an afternoon tea for two at Ochre restaurant
  • Taste sandwiches, seasonal pastries, cakes and fresh scones
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Afternoon tea

Not included

  • Temporary exhibitions

Where you'll meet

Head to the Sainsbury Wing entrance, the National Gallery main entrance on Trafalgar Square (WC2N 5DN) and go through security. After passing security and entering the Sainsbury Wing foyer, make your way to the meeting point indicated by a meeting point tour sign and located in the Sainsbury Wing foyer ground floor Level 0, on the right- hand side by the staircase, where you will meet your guide. The guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge.

Operated by

National Gallery

Important information

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants * Filming is not permitted inside the National Gallery * Please inform the local operator if you have any food allergies or dietary requirements when you confirm your booking. Requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance

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