7 Art Museum Tours in London Worth Booking

1.Official tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,157 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Explore Moco Museum London at your own pace for about 90 minutes, with works by Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama, Banksy, KAWS, Hirst, Picasso, and Robbie Williams. Your mobile ticket includes admission, lockers, a museum guide, and an audio guide in six languages.

“When we went, they had fantastic displays from Marina Abramovic, Banksy, Kawa, and a really interesting exhibit by Robbie Williams. Enjoyed the flow of the displays and the thoughtful curation. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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2.National Gallery Guided Tour with Art Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 440 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $25

Spend about an hour with an official National Gallery guide, following European art from medieval works to Impressionism. You may see paintings by Vermeer, Raphael, Monet, Cézanne, and Van Gogh, with guides such as Martin, Flic, Kate, and Sarah bringing the details to life. Headsets help you hear every word.

“Great tour with a lot of insights on the pictures shown. Great story telling.”

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3.Tickets for Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 391 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Spend about 90 minutes across three floors of Moco Museum London, from Warhol, Picasso and Banksy to KAWS and Robbie Williams. Your ticket includes every exhibition and an audio guide in six languages. Bring headphones, and allow extra time for the digital rooms and museum shop.

“It was so amazing. I loved it. Such a diversity of art and the staff were really helpful. Shall be recommending it to everyone and putting it on linked in”

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4.National Gallery of London Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Explore the National Gallery with an English-speaking guide in a group of no more than eight. Over 2.5 hours, follow a clear route from Renaissance art to Impressionism, see Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, then stay inside to explore on your own.

“Alex did a wonderful job of organizing a chronological, educational, inclusive, and enjoyable visit to a large collection of art. He was a delight.”

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5.Day Trip to Paris with Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Louvre Museum

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 170 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $493

Travel from London to Paris by reserved Eurostar seats, then follow a guide through the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, and a Seine cruise. Guides such as Carlos, Lara, and Garrison have earned strong praise, but the schedule is long and tightly packed.

“There was not enough time to do all the things listed on the brochure. I would not recommend buying sovereigns at the guide’s recommended store, two store over have better prices. Everything was so rushed. We didn’t even get a chance to eat. I would not recommend this tour.”

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6.British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $201

Spend 5.5 hours with a guide at the British Museum and National Gallery, limited to eight people. See the Rosetta Stone, Lewis Chessmen, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and more, with a lunch break between museums. Guides may include Stephanie, Matilda, Becky, Jamie, or others.

“Mathilda was an excellent guide with clear experience and knowledge of all the key attractions in both museums.”

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7.National Gallery + Guided Tour + Priority Entry

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 162 reviews · 1h 20m · from $26

Meet between the bronze lions in Trafalgar Square for an 80-minute National Gallery tour with priority entry. Guides including Dylan, Strabo Newman, Nelli, and Sarah explain famous works, artistic techniques, and historical context in English or Hindi. Small groups may become highly personal.

“My guide was personable, knowledgeable, and interested in answering all my questions without rushing me. I found him to be a great asset and enjoying the art of the museum. Highly recommended this tour and this tour guide.”

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