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London: Tours of National Portrait Gallery

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Explore the National Portrait Gallery in London on a SMALL GROUP guided tour. Discover the life stories behind 10 important figures who shaped British history from the Tudors to the Suffragettes.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour of 10 portraits at the National Portrait Gallery
    • Stories of historical figures and their achievements
    • There is no entry fee to the National Portrait Gallery
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the stories behind 10 iconic portraits at the National Portrait Gallery
  • Learn about the lives of historical figures who shaped British history
  • Small personal groups with a maximum of 8 people
  • Chose an option featuring the gallery's great women who changed history.
  • Enjoy a captivating art tour where the subjects take center stage

Description

Explore the National Portrait Gallery in London with a choice of guided walking tours. There will be a maximum of 8 people on your tour. Discover the stories of Britain's history makers, from tyrannical monarchs to inventors, revolutionaries, and fighters for social justice.

This tour covers 500 years of British history starting with the Tudor king who beheaded two of his wives and ending with the fight for votes for women by the Suffragettes at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Option 2 is a special tour featuring just women - fighters, spies, queens and innovators - all inspirational characters who have changed history.

Learn about some of the great characters who have changed our lives, their achievements, and their personal lives. Hear about the adversity they faced, including child marriages, betrayal, imprisonment, and beheadings.

Admire each portrait and hear the entertaining stories behind them. This is an tour where the subjects of the portraits are front and centre.

Good to know before you go
  • The tour lasts for an hour and thirty minutes
  • The tour takes place indoors, making it suitable for cold or wet weather
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London: Tour of National Portrait Gallery - history makers

London: Warrior Women tour of National Portrait Gallery

London: National Portrait Gallery Private tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-66 years
  • Seniors
    67-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    18-23 years
  • Children
    0-17 years
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