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Step into centuries of artistic genius on this 2.5-hour guided tour of London’s iconic National Gallery. From the harmony of the High Renaissance to the passion of the Baroque and the bold color of Impressionism, discover the stories behind the masterpieces with your expert local host. Whether you're new to art or a seasoned enthusiast, this tour brings the world’s most celebrated paintings vividly to life.

Destination

London, England

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at By the statue of Statue of James II, located on the corner in front of the National Gallery - London to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Dentro de la Galería Nacional

   Una vez dentro, sigue las recomendaciones de tu guía local mientras exploras las visitas obligadas, como El Alto Renacimiento: Genio y Equilibrio y El Barroco: Drama, Luz y Emoción, así como las joyas ocultas que muchos desconocen. ¡Participa en un enriquecedor recorrido que satisfará tu curiosidad y responderá a todas tus preguntas!

4. Sigue explorando

   Una vez finalizado el tiempo con tu anfitrión, puedes quedarte dentro de la atracción y seguir explorando por tu cuenta o despedirte fuera de la atracción, donde tu anfitrión te indicará otros lugares para explorar en Londres.

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Taina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

2 julio 2025

My husband and I had a private Borough market tour with Anthony. The meeting spot was easy to locate. Anthony is really friendly and made us feel comfortable commenting and asking questions. I feel we sampled some of the best that the market offered. Anthony made the perfect high quality choices and we truly loved everything we ate. Along the way we got a bit of history which brought the area to life. We saw and ate many things in London, but the tour with Anthony was my favorite! I highly recommend this tour for everyone visiting. IMO it’s best to do it at the beginning of a trip. Thank you, Anthony, for a wonderful experience!A Delicious-Filling-Interesting-FUN Tour

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

21 junio 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our family walking tour through London, Bankside, Borough Market, the Underground, Parliament, and Westminster with Anthony as our guide! From start to finish, Anthony was engaging, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience enjoyable for our entire family, including our teenage boys who can be tough to impress. His storytelling brought the history and culture of each location to life, weaving in fascinating facts with a perfect dose of humor that kept us all hooked. Anthony’s warm and approachable demeanor made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, and he effortlessly connected with our boys, sparking their curiosity and keeping them entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the vibrant sights and flavors of Borough Market, the iconic Underground, and the historic landmarks of Parliament and Westminster. Highly recommend Anthony for an unforgettable London adventure!Fabulous time!!

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

20 junio 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Chris. He is so knowledgeable and clearly is passionate about the City and its history. During the tour, he made sure to check with us about how the pacing of the tour felt. We especially appreciated his ability to tailor the tour to our interests — we asked for a focus on architecture and Chris delivered. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. Thank you Chris! Brilliant Tour of the City

Nick

(About local Anthony )

19 junio 2025

Loved my tour with Anthony, he was so adaptable to their custom plan. I wanted to put together to better understand the city. Very knowledgeable, very handy, truly understand the best food in London and understand the great line of modern and past.Great, Knowledgeable, Kind

Katherine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anthony )

7 junio 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Anthony—an educational and fun three hours peppered with amusing anecdotes and entertaining historical tidbits! Would highly recommend! Fun and informative tour with Anthony

Olga🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

7 junio 2025

Anthony was fantastic. My husband, myself, and our 9 and 11-year-old kids went on his tour our first full day in London. Not only did he take us to his favorite local spots, but he also showed us some of the biggest sites, but with a different perspective and viewpoint. He answered all of our questions, and you can tell that he has a deep bench of knowledge to draw from. Also, his taste in food is 🤌. We highly recommend him and we would absolutely go on another tour with him next time we're in town!Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!

onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

7 junio 2025

This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions. Thanks AnthonyGreat experience

Achim🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

7 junio 2025

Wir hatten einen so tollen Nachmittag gemeinsam mit Anthony. Unglaublich freundlich und ein echter Kenner der wundervollen Stadt London. Er hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir sicherlich auf eigene Faust niemals erkundet hätten! Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und ganz sicher wiederholen wir dies bei unserer nächsten London Reise! Vielen Dank Anthony für die tolle Zeit!Einfach wunderbar!!

Luis🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Anthony )

6 junio 2025

If you're looking to experience Shoreditch beyond the guidebooks and Instagram hotspots, Anthony’s walking tour is an absolute must. From the moment we began, it was clear that this wasn't just a job for him—it was a passion project. With an infectious enthusiasm for the quirky, the forgotten, and the fleeting, Anthony brought the streets of East London to life in a way few others could. What sets this tour apart is Anthony’s eye for the hidden details most would miss. He led us down quiet alleys and past unassuming buildings, revealing layers of history, culture, and creativity. His knowledge of Shoreditch’s ever-evolving street art scene was incredible—not just the big names like Banksy, but the emerging artists, political messages, and even the pieces that might disappear by next week. It felt like we were seeing a living, breathing gallery. Anthony also has a knack for storytelling, weaving in anecdotes about the area’s rebellious past, eccentric residents, and how Shoreditch continues to reinvent itself. His deep respect for the neighborhood’s character, both old and new, shone through in every stop and story. If you're curious, creative, or just tired of cookie-cutter tours, this is the one to book.

Leann 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

4 junio 2025

Loved Anthony’s energy and humor. Was a great time. Would recommend! Great food Tour!

Eugene 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

2 junio 2025

Chris was a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable guide. We covered from Roman times to the present, all within the few blocks enclosed by St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall and the Royal Exchange. We learned a lot! We had not appreciated until then that London City is just a small part of London. Great historical tour of London City

Jonathan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

29 mayo 2025

Chris did a great job with our full day tour. He clearly knows London quite well and was able to answer all of our questions. He was also very mindful of my two kids and tailored the tour to suit our needs. I highly recommend him for those looking for a tour.Knowlegable, polite and patient!

gneves🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

28 mayo 2025

Highly recommend, he was great with our 8 year old daughter. He’s an amazing storyteller and knows the city in and out doing a comprehensive tour in 3 hours. Amazing tour!

Bailey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

26 mayo 2025

I booked a private tour with Chris for our group of 11 adults & 1 baby. Chris was a fantastic guide! He is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We learned a lot on our tour and it was overall the highlight of our time in London! He was also very accommodating to our group, especially the baby. I highly recommend booking a tour with Chris!Great experience! Highly recommend.

Terri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

25 mayo 2025

Chris was a great guide! We had planned an afternoon Kickstart tour and had some check in issues at our Airbnb so we were a bit late getting started. Chris was very adaptable - waited for us while we grabbed a quick bite to eat and re-arranged some of his planned tour. He provided a great overview of London - particularly in the government area and gave us useful recommendations as to travel and restaurants too. Definitely a 5 star.London visit

Patty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

22 mayo 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of spending our first day in London with Chris as our tour guide, and it was the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Not only did he teach us how to navigate the Tube like locals, but he also took us to some of London’s most iconic spots: Parliament, Covent Garden, the financial district, and so much more. What truly set Chris apart was his extraordinary knowledge and the fascinating historical stories he shared at every stop. His passion for the city is contagious, and we left the tour feeling more connected to London’s rich past and vibrant present. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, booking a tour with Chris is a must. Highly recommend!A fantastic day in London with Chris!

Rianna🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Chris )

19 mayo 2025

Mary

(About local Anthony )

16 mayo 2025

Chris delighted us with his charming personality, his comprehensive expanse of knowledge in all things Britain and adjusted his time to fit our personal questions. He was professional and very interesting with his anecdotes about living in London for the past 24 years. We highly recommend Chris for your next walking tour in London!Chris was nothing but incredible!

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

12 mayo 2025

Anthony was a great tour guide. He shared lots of great info about London and took us to areas we never would have found on our own. Lndon Gems

Steffi🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Anthony )

12 mayo 2025

Wir (Familie mit 3 Jungs im Teenager-Alter) hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Anthony. Er hat uns viel Neues über London erzählt, obwohl wir die Stadt bereits kennen. Auch unseren Kindern hat die Tour Spass gemacht und die 3 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Herzlichen Dank Anthony und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal :-) Spannende & unterhaltsame Tour mit Anthony

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anthony )

10 mayo 2025

Anthony is a ton of fun. We had a great time exploring London with him. They aren't kidding about hidden gems. I've been to London many times, but still learned a lot of quirky things. I highly recommend him.Lots of fun

Pat🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

4 mayo 2025

Chris had us at "Welcome to London." Our biggest disappointment was that we didn't book Chris for all 3 days we were in London. Chris is fabulous, interesting, great sense of humor, and has a wealth of knowledge at his fingertips!!! We'd like to come back just to have Chris show us more of the city he truly loves.Truly a fabulous guide!

Gabriela🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Anthony )

29 abril 2025

Anthony is a cheerful, outgoing, and full-of-life person. He loves sharing knowledge, tips, and great stories about the city. It’s easy to feel comfortable around him, and the tour was light and fun. I highly recommend it

Dawniellle

(About local Anthony )

27 abril 2025

Our tour with Anthony was everything we hoped it would be. He was engaging & knowledgeable. The walk around London hit all the historic sites we were hoping. He also gave us a great tour of the food stalls at Borough Market. Would definitely recommend booking with Anthony. Engaging

Janine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Anthony )

24 abril 2025

The four of us, including two twelve year olds, loved the tour Anthony gave us. He took us to parts of London we wouldn't otherwise have seen and told interesting stories to match the locations. We couldn't have been more pleased.Great tour and stories to go with...

Stephanie

(About local Anthony )

24 abril 2025

Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and kept our 6 and 9 year old children engaged and interested in learning about the sites we were seeing in London. It helped to provide context and interesting history to all the beautiful sites/buildings. They have repeated the stories they learned to our friends when telling others about our trip! Anthony is knowledgeable and engaging and both my husband and I and our children loved spending the day with him! Must book!!!

John🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Chris )

14 abril 2025

A great experience

Dru🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

7 abril 2025

Two words to describe Chris's tour " oh wow"! Chris will take you " behind the scenes " of London and show you things of interest with some great storytelling to go with it! Chris is knowledgeable and personable. If you are looking for a great tour of London..Chris is your guide!Oh Wow

Aneta

(About local Chris )

4 abril 2025

Chris was incredibly patient and kind — we had four kids and a grandma in our group, so we weren’t always the fastest or most focused, but he handled it all with such grace and good humor. He shared many interesting facts, and I genuinely believe there’s no question Chris can’t answer. Thank you so much, Chris!Wonderful tour!

amacey66

(About local Anthony )

24 marzo 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Anthony! He is friendly, personable and a very enthusiastic Londoner! We enjoyed his storytelling of English and London history! Great introduction to London

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

2 marzo 2025

We were in London for a short time, and our tour with Chris was the perfect way to get acquainted with both historical and modern London in just a couple hours. Chris was not only friendly and engaging, but truly a wealth of knowledge about history and life in London. He was also flexible to ensure our tour fit in a pretty compact day of dining and other activities. Our tour with Chris was the highlight of our short time in London and we'd highly recommend him to any future visitors. Thank you Chris!Perfect Intro to London

Sandra🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Anthony )

24 febrero 2025

Anthony is ongelofelijk gedreven en kent dit deel van de stad. We hebben het Eastend ontdekt met zijn prachtige murals en dan doorgewandeld over Towerbridge naar Borough Market. Eigenlijk hadden we dit beter in 2x gedaan, want het was een stevige wandeling en door tijdgebrek hadden we iets te weinig tijd om af en toe stil te staan en te genieten. Beide sites echt de moeite om te ontdekken en zeker met Anthony, echt een aardige man.HEEL FIJNE UITSTAP

Gilbert🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Chris )

3 febrero 2025

Hello We had a fantastic walk starting from Smithfield- st Bartholomeus - Barbican -London Wall - St.Alphage Wall and finished at Guildhall. Chris has brought us a precise tour and responded to the points we had agreed. I will ask him to extend for next year to extend this tour, as I plan to present this to a group of interested visitors. London: 2000 years in 2 hours

Olga🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chris )

11 enero 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of taking a private 2.5-hour tour of London with Chris, and it exceeded all of our expectations! The tour was a birthday gift for my husband, who had lived in London for nearly two years. I thought it might be difficult to surprise him, but Chris did an incredible job of curating a unique and highly personalised experience that catered to his interests and needs. Chris shared so many fascinating facts and little-known details about London that even my husband, with his familiarity with the city, was thoroughly impressed and delighted. His passion for the city's history and culture really shone through, and his engaging storytelling made the experience truly unforgettable. He was thrilled with this thoughtful and informative tour, and I couldn’t have asked for a better gift for him. Thank you, Chris, for making this such a memorable day for both of us. Highly recommended!A great London Tour with Chris

Prisco

(About local Chris )

6 enero 2025

My wife and I spent 3 great hours with Chris on the local history tour that began at St Paul's Cathedral. This man is a wealth of information about all things historical in London. We learned things that are not written in the history books and can only be explained in detail in person. This tour was worth the time amd money !! Great day with Chris

Debra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

19 diciembre 2024

If you want to experience London to the fullest, Chris is the expert you want. We began our trip with Chris as our guide-- not just a facts person, but a person who asked what our interests were and expertly crafted a tour where we didn't have a lecture, but a conversation. Chris's depth of knowledge about London and his ability to connect with us made our conversation about London so exciting and engaging. He really connected with us and made our tour special, meaningful, and fun. Chris wanted us to share his excitement about London with us, and we were hooked! Can't wait to come back to London and tour with Chris again.Exciting, Engaging Tour with Chris

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

26 noviembre 2024

Chris was amazing! Even though it was a typical rainy London evening, Chris made it memorable and fun! Very knowledgeable and knows the history of area like the back of his hand. Chris was amazing at answering our 10 year old nephews questions and keeping him engaged as well! I very much suggest Chris for your next London tour!!!Fun and Knowledgeable

Raymond🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

10 noviembre 2024

Chris was wonderful. He was incredibly helpful before my tour in making recommendations. He was on time, very communicative and he was cheery and knowledgable. We got a great walking tour which was perfect for day 1 to get to know the neighborhoods. I’d do this tour again. Chris is outstanding

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

7 noviembre 2024

Anthony was OUTSTANDING! His knowledge of London was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the city he lives in. We had four adults and two children in our group, Anthony kept our food tour fun and informative for both age goups. In all of my travels, I truly rank Anthony as one of my top tour guides. Thank you Anthony for everything! Wonderful food tour with Anthony

Eva🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

5 noviembre 2024

As we did a family reunion and our sons don’t like too much information this was the perfect match!good stories,all the important sights and inside information with the best food we had all over London to finish with!Perfekt amount of informatio

Laurelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

4 noviembre 2024

We had an amazing three-hour tour with Chris through the City of London. Chris kept us moving (we had just flown in) and brought Roman, Restoration, and modern history alive. The little-known history of London’s guilds was particularly fascinating. We recommend Chris whole heartedly. History Alive in the City of London

Unknown

(About local Anthony )

28 octubre 2024

We loved our tour with Anthony, the perfect introduction to London! Loved our tour with Anthony!

Brooke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anthony )

25 octubre 2024

We had a great time on our tour with Antony! Great time

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chris )

20 octubre 2024

Chris was polite and easy company during our tour. He demonstrated his proclaimed local historian credentials commendably. Although the 'free snack or drink' didn't materialise (except for Chris .. we paid ) it was after two other walking tours in Lucerne and Milan that we felt more underwhelmed than at the time by this experience. Having said that it was satisfying enough, and Chris did his best to come up with a tailored tour . Relaxed Historical tour

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

29 septiembre 2024

Anthony was on time, cheery, quick when we wanted, slower when we wanted, fun, knowledgeable, and interesting…! And fid mention: “FUN”!!! Anthony was AWESOME!

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

21 septiembre 2024

Madelyn

(About local Chris )

11 septiembre 2024

I couldn't recommend Chris enough. I booked this for my mom and my two sisters and I to have a little "jumpstart" to our London trip. It was exactly what we wanted it to be. He walked us through so many different sites and we ended at Buckingham Palace and gave us a ton of history and little tidbits we would have never gotten otherwise. He even taught us how to ride the tube. Would give this man a raise if I could! AMAZING

Sally🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anthony )

4 septiembre 2024

Anthony was absolutely fabulous. We decided to throw caution to the wind and go on a tour to the lesser known parts of London. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were fully engrossed in Anthony’s storytelling full of mind blowing facts. It was a grand day and Anthony left us near the Tower of London that we explored on our own. One of the best guides and best tours we have ever had. Highly recommend.Memorable Tour

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

3 septiembre 2024

My wife and I booked a tour with Chris for our visit to London. Had a great time. So knowledgable and friendly. We learned a lot and had a blast. Loved our tour with Chris

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris )

3 septiembre 2024

Chris gave us a really interesting and informative tour of the canal area. We learned all about London history and current culture. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with, and the tour went by almost too quickly! This was not an area we would have walked on our own and are grateful that he helped us learn about a new neighborhood. Wonderful tour