PERSONALLY GUIDED TOURS OF LONDON GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

LONDON'S GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
The thinking person’s London, with your own personal guide.

● Personal tours of London's galleries & museums with official guide.
● For couples, families, groups, etc (up to 20 persons).
● Guide will meet at pre-arranged time and place. Typical duration 2 hours.
● Subject to availability. Enquiries: tours@yourlondontours.com. Bookings: click here.
● Price (per group): £200.00.

TOURS OF LONDON'S GALLERIES & MUSEUMS The following tours tour be personally conducted by a fully accredited & qualified 'Blue Badge' official guide.

NATIONAL GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
One of the world's greatest art collections. Attracting over three million visitors a year, the gallery forms a magnificent backdrop to Trafalgar Square and has been recently refurbished. Gothic to Renaissance can be found in the West Wing along with the Mannerists. The North Wing is a monument to the Baroque and Dutch masters. Rococo, revolution and romanticism is the theme of the East Wing, where we also find prominent British artists alongside the Impressionists such as Van Gogh and Suerat.
Open daily. Free entry.

NATIONAL GALLERY: DECODING THE RENAISSANCE TOUR
Hidden messages, secret symbols and mysterious meanings. Examining some of the greatest paintings from the Renaissance period in western art, including priceless masters by Van Eyck, Botticelli and Holbein. The paintings are discussed mainly in chronological order to show developments in style. The gallery itself is impressive. With a valuable collection attracting over three million visitors a year, the building forms a magnificent backdrop to Trafalgar Square and has been recently refurbished.
Open daily. Free entry.

TATE BRITAIN GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
The nation's own art collection. On the north bank of the Thames, a little distance away from central London, stands this gallery of mainly traditional British works up to 1920, including the English Renaissance, Pre-Raphaelites and the Turner Collection. Heavyweight highlights include Hogarth (the most jingoistic of painters?), Blake and Constable. Plus view the aquatic bints of Millais and Waterhouse and fill yourself with Bacon & Egg! That's right... Francis Bacon and Augustus Egg!
Open daily. Free entry.

TATE MODERN GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Self-styled 'Power House of Art'. London's most popular free visitor attraction. Housed on seven floors of a huge converted power station, it contains one of the greatest collections of modern art in the world, as well as shops, cafés, and a magnificent view of the Thames. From Dali to Da-Da, from Picasso to Pop-Art, if modern art's your cup of tea, you can drink to your heart’s content. Be shocked by the new. Overcome your fear of abstract expressionism. Or smile at the emperor's new clothes.
Open daily. Free entry.

BRITISH LIBRARY GALLERY TOUR
The British Library contains 14 million books. If you were to see five each day, it would take you 8,000 years to see the whole collection. However, what you can see in just one tour is five of the greatest printed items in history: the world's earliest printed book, the Diamond Sutra; an original copy of the Magna Carta; Europe's earliest printed book, the Gutenberg Bible; a first edition of Shakespeare's plays; a first edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Much more besides in this priceless experience.
Open daily. Free entry.

BRITISH MUSEUM: MYSTERIES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Civilization's hall of fame. Step into the Great Court and marvel at the magnificent glass roof. Below are the seven million objects that make up the greatest collection of antiquities in the world. Ten exhibits from different cultures are examined in detail: the Easter Island statues, Rosetta Stone, Assyrian carvings, Devil’s Looking-glass, Egyptian Mummies, Vindolanda Tablets, Battersea Shield, Hinton St Mary Mosaic, Sutton Hoo Treasure and the Lewis Chessmen. Can we unravel these mysteries?
Open daily. Free entry.

BRITISH MUSEUM: ROMANCING THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Immerse in verse. A revealing tour of the institution that gave poetic licence to Tennyson, Coleridge and Yeats among others. Discover the exhibits that inspired this army of dreamers to wax lyrical, such as Ramesses Statue, the Elgin Marbles, the Tomb of Mausollus and the Portland Vase. Literally mixing art with antiquities, and featuring the Romantic antics of Byron, Keats, Shelley & co. Don't wander around the museum lonely as a cloud, get together with a group of friends and book this unusual tour.
Open daily. Free entry.

BRITISH MUSEUM AT THE MOVIES
A family-orientated tour of the institution that has inspired many a blockbuster over the years. We take a look at some of the exhibits that have inspired films, or famous scenes, such as Night at the Museum, and how the museum itself has been portrayed in such movies as Curse of the Demon and Day of the Jackal. Join us in the company of legendary silver-screen characters such as The Mummy, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter in this fascinating hike through the hallowed halls of movie magic.
Open daily. Free entry.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
20th century museum of conflict and reconciliation. Here you will find some of the most poignant reminders of war, based, somewhat approriately, in a former asylum. Superb exhibitions reflect the brave experiences of soldiers and refugees alike. Planes, tanks and other vehicles that actually saw action are on display. Experience what life was like in the trenches of WWI or the bomb shelters of the London Blitz. There is a multitude of displays, an impressive art gallery and a fantastic shop to make your visit worthwhile.
Open daily. Free entry.

MUSEUM OF LONDON HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
A Tale of One City. This quiet, hidden museum in the heart of the City of London is a real gem. The first exhibits tell the story of London from the prehistoric era through to ancient settlements. Then come the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and all leave their footprint on the capital. The city has had its fare share of adversities, and the Black Death, the Great Fire of London and the Blitz displays demonstrate the remarkable phoenix-like qualities of the metropolis over the centuries.
Open daily. Free entry.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: DARWIN, DINOSAURS & DNA
How's this for a two-for-one offer? The story of life on earth AND a tour of an architectural masterpiece. Amazing earth galleries tell the story of the world's origins and its fate. Incredibly lifelike animatronic dinosaurs will keep the kids quiet for a while! The silent zoo of stuffed animals is truly awesome. Live creepy-crawly area, plus reptile and bird displays too. Great for kids, fun and interactive. Hands-on Darwin Centre newly-opened. Science Museum next door. What are you waiting for?
Open daily. Free entry.

SCIENCE MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Rockets, technology, the future. Loads of interactive stuff for budding Einstein’s. Rail enthusiasts will get all steamy-eyed when they see the original locomotives Puffing Billy and Stephenson’s Rocket. Great for kids, fun and interactive. Highlights include man's most famous inventions, superb displays illustrating the attempt to conquer the air, the secret life of domestic appliances, and Launch Pad, and interactive physics experiment centre for all ages. Adjoins Natural History Museum.
Open daily. Free entry.

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM: TASTE BRITAIN TOUR
Biggest collection of decorative arts in the world. Known as the 'nation's handbag', it was built on the back of the success of the Great Exhibition of 1851 and illustrates the story of the British rich who had far too much money to burn on furbelows, fripperies and follies. Highlights include the Great Bed of Ware, Henry VIII's writing box and James II's wedding suit. So much more besides. The well-stocked shop sells examples of decorative arts as well as books, stationery and souvenirs.
Open daily. Free entry.

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PRICE:

LONDON'S GALLERIES & MUSEUMS	2 hours (approx).
PERSONALLY GUIDED LONDON TOUR (1-20 persons)	£200.00 (per group)

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: This is a private tour for families or groups (up to 20). We do not offer options for individuals to join existing groups. Groups 21+ require additional guides.

● Dates: We recommend early booking to secure your preferred date. Dates subject to availability of guides and access.

● The guide: The tour will be conducted by a fully accredited & qualified guide who will confirm your itinerary and provide a friendly, knowledgeable commentary.

● Meet: The guide will meet your group at a time and place agreed on booking. Please do not block public access or exits while waiting for your tour to start.

● Timings: The duration of this tour is 2 hours approx. Start anytime after 10.00. Access to some areas may be restricted in late evenings/weekends.

● Health & Safety: Clients should be in reasonable health for a 2-hour tour. Clients are responsible for own safety when crossing roads, climbing steps, etc.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately for a 2-hour tour making allowances for the changeable British weather.

● Format: Specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies). Exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. For walk/tour combinations see our Pick & Mix page.

● General: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the walk itself, so relax and enjoy.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.
● Date service required.
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Agreed time and place if to be met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, venue is closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

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