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Official National Gallery Highlights Tour and Afternoon Tea

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Highlights

 

  • Visit one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
  • Tours take place in 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
  • Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at the National Gallery’s in house restaurant, Ochre

 

 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. Founded in 1824, the collection has more than 2,600 paintings. Join us for an intimate expert-led tour of our world-renowned collection at the National Gallery and explore over 700 years of wall-to-wall masterpieces. 

Following your tour, you will enjoy afternoon tea at our brand-new restaurant, Ochre. Ochre showcases the very best seasonal British ingredients, blending international flavours and modern European cooking. 

You’ll be served afternoon tea including a delicious range of savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, seasonal pastries and coffee and tea 

After your tour, head to the stylish Ochre restaurant to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea for two. 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. 

  • Admission to National Gallery
  • Tour led by a gallery approved, accredited Blue Badge Guide
  • Includes VOX headset
  • Standard afternoon tea
  • Champagne Available for an additional fee

  • Bookings are required at least 72 hours (working days) in advance
  • No amends or cancellations are permitted within a 72 hour period are permitted.
  • The tour will be at 2pm and will last for around 3 hours in total
  • Afternoon tea is served from 3.30pm in Ochre
  • Spaces are limited to 25 people maximum.
  • Suitable for 16+ only

Departure Point/Entrance

Getty Entrance, The National Gallery

Departure Time

  • Gallery is Open daily 10am–6pm and Friday until 9pm (Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 14:00 and 15:30 (subject to change and subject to availability) (one hour tour) followed by a 30 min break and then afternoon takes place in Ochre at 15:30. Experience will last is total approx 3 hours.