London National Gallery Tours and Tickets

The must-see paintings at the National Gallery in London include Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Leonardo da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks, and Sandro Botticelli’s Venus and Mars. Among the numerous other highlights include Paul Cezanne’s Bathers (Les Grandes Baigneuses), Rembrandt’s Self Portrait at the Age of 34, Georges Seurat’s Bathers at Asnières and Johannes Vermeer’s The Young Woman Standing at Virginal.

The best way to get to the National Gallery from central London is to get the tube to Charing Cross station, using either the Northern line or the Bakerloo line. From Charing Cross, it’s about a 6-minute walk to the gallery. Numerous bus lines stop close by; look out for routes that pass Trafalgar Square.

Yes, there are several restaurants and cafés in and around the National Gallery. Inside the gallery, you’ll find Muriel’s Kitchen, which offers light bites in a casual self-service setting, and Ochre, a restaurant and cocktail bar. There are many further eateries close by in the surrounding area.

Plan to spend at least half a day exploring the National Gallery, where you can admire around 2,300 remarkable works of art. This should allow for a leisurely visit to see the gallery’s highlights, while also fitting in time to take a break at one of the on-site restaurants.

The National Gallery has restroom facilities, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and provides lift access between galleries. Dining options include Ochre, which serves modern European cuisine; Muriel’s Kitchen, which serves self-serve meals; and the Espresso Bar by Muriel’s. Visitors can also explore the National Gallery gift shop, which sells books, clothing, prints, pottery, and toys.

Yes, the National Gallery provides a variety of guided tours, catering for both shared and private groups. Tours offer an immersive way to delve into the gallery's rich collection of artworks and a practical way to learn about themes or areas of interest, such as the Impressionists.