Wallace Collection and National Gallery Private Art Tour, London

About this activity

Satisfy your cultural craving for fine art on a guided tour of the Wallace Collection, featuring 15th-19th century paintings, furniture, ceramics, sculptures and much more. Extended options: transport and guided tour of the National Gallery

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes different program

2-hour: Wallace Collection

This option includes a guided art tour of the Wallace Collection in London.

3,5-hour: Wallace Collection & Transfers

This option includes a 1,5-hour transfer and a 2,5-hour guided art tour of the Wallace Collection in London

4-hour: Wallace Collection & National Gallery

This option includes a guided art tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery in London

5,5-hour: Wallace Collection, National Gallery & Transfers

This option includes a 1,5-hour transfer and a 5-hour guided art tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery in London

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At a glance

Duration: 2–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: UK Tours & Activites

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Art Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
Included: Pickup and drop-off by a private car (only in 3,5 and 5,5-hour options)
Included: Admission to the Wallace Collection (all options)
Included: Private Art Tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery -
Included: Admission to the National Gallery (only in 4 and 5,5-hour options)
Included: - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included

Not included: Free entry to the National Gallery (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
Not included: Pickup and drop-off by a private car (in 2 and 4-hour options)

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Meet your guide In front of the Durrants Hotel, 32 George St, London W1H 5BJ, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel - it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Wallace Collection

2 hours

Visit the Wallace Collection - an art museum housed in the historic Hertford House. Follow your art-loving Private Guide through several galleries to discover amazing art and learn about the 5 generations of British aristocratic families who accumulated this collection of over 5,000 art objects.

Listen to amazing stories from the world of art from the 15th-19th-century and admire the museum’s top highlights, including the exceptional collection of Sevres porcelain and French paintings, featuring Rubens' Landscape With A Rainbow and the largest holdings of works by François Boucher. The museum also houses rare antique French furniture, including pieces that belonged to Marie-Antoinette. Get a glimpse into the splendor of the French Rococo period in the Back State Room, and visit the Oriental Armory to see authentic Indian arms and Ottoman Empire artifacts. Enjoy an exclusive tour customized to your needs and interests.
London

1 h 30 min

Thanks to a round-trip transfer between the museum and your London accommodation. We will arrange a 5-Stars Driver and a clean, spacious vehicle for your pickup and drop-off at the address provided when booking so you can avoid using public transport or overpriced taxis.

Book in advance to get the best deal and enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle available for your pickup and drop-off.
The National Gallery

one hour

The highlights of the National Gallery if you are thirsty for more art. The National Gallery is one of the most important art museums in the UK, housing over 700 years of art history. Follow your Expert Guide to learn about Caravaggio, Rubens, Velazquez, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Monet, Seurat, Turner and Van Gogh. It is a must-see, and the expert live commentary will make this experience so much better!
Oxford Street

25 min

Along the way, you will also get to sightsee in the London City Center, with highlights such as Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the Durrants Hotel, 32 George St, London W1H 5BJ, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel - it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide In front of the Durrants Hotel, 32 George St, London W1H 5BJ, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel - it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Brown's Hotel
Como Metropolitan London
Hallam Hotel
Novotel London Tower Bridge
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
Albro House Hotel
Ebury House
Fairways Hotel
Europa House Hotel
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo
The Mandrake

and 654 more pickup points

Pickup and drop-off by a private car (if option chosen)

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and entry to the National Gallery are not included in a 2-hour tour.
Free admission includes permanent exhibitions only.
Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-5 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
The 3,5- and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and entry to the National Gallery are not included in a 2-hour tour.
Free admission includes permanent exhibitions only.
Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-5 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
The 3,5- and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.

Options

3.5H:Wallace Collection & Tran

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: This option includes a 1,5-hour transfer and a 2,5-hour guided art tour of the Wallace Collection in London.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO011

Pickup included
2-hour: Wallace Collection

Duration: 2 hours: This option includes a guided art tour of the Wallace Collection in London.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO011
5,5H:Wallace+NatGallery+Transf

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: A 1,5-hour transfer and a 4-hour guided art tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery in London

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO011

Pickup included
4H:Wallace Collection+Nat Gall

Duration: 4 hours: This option includes a guided art tour of the Wallace Collection and the National Gallery in London.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO011