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The Tate Modern London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

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London, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Gain deeper insight into the works at London’s Tate Modern art gallery than you would independently, all thanks to this guided museum tour. Explore with just a guide and small group for company, or upgrade for a completely private tour. Either way, look forward to seeing everything from Mondrian’s geometric compositions to Warhol’s pop art, as well as ever-changing temporary installations.
  • A small-group or private Tate Modern tour keeps things personal
  • Have the special chance to explore with an art expert guide
  • View dozens of modern and contemporary art masterpieces
  • This tour is perfect for culture lovers visiting London

What's Included

  • Guided Museum Tour
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Tate Modern
    Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK

    Meet between the two front doors on the river side, which is the base of the chimney.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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Tate Modern

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: Tate Modern and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tate Modern Semi-Private

Lucy_J, Jan 2026
Jeremy was a great tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Brought key pieces to life and had great insiders info.

Art at the Tate

Catherine_K, Nov 2025
Sacha was an enthusiastic tour guide who gave us a great overview of contemporary art in the Tate. Thanks very much for a lovely afternoon

​The Tate Modern is a...

Elena_V, Sep 2025
​The Tate Modern is a masterpiece in its own right, and a visit here is always a treat. But to truly unlock the stories behind the art, a guided tour is a must—especially with a guide as brilliant as Becky. ​Our tour was an engaging and enlightening journey through the museum's incredible collection. Becky's knowledge of modern and contemporary art was impressive, but what really set her apart was her genuine passion. She didn't just recite facts; she brought each piece to life with fascinating insights and an infectious enthusiasm. ​Becky's approach was refreshingly interactive. Instead of a one-sided lecture, she expertly guided us by posing thought-provoking questions that encouraged us to look closer and think critically about what we were seeing. It transformed the experience from simply viewing art to actively engaging with it. We were asked to consider an artist's intention or our own personal interpretations, which made the tour feel personal and collaborative. ​Thanks to Becky, what could have been an overwhelming museum visit became an accessible and deeply rewarding experience. She made a world of difference, and I would highly recommend her tour to anyone—from art aficionados to curious newcomers. It's an unforgettable way to explore one of London's most iconic institutions.

Caroline was wonderful...

Rose_T, Jun 2025
Caroline was wonderful for our tour of the Tate Modern with our 12yo and 14yo. She did a great job of giving an interesting history and meaning of many of the great works we saw as well as engaging the kids. She made our visit to the museum much more meaningful and memorable. Highly recommend!

Tate Modern - Caroline

John_B, Jun 2025
Caroline was a pleasure. To our surprise, we had a private tour. She assessed our interest and knowledge of modern art and we started our tour. Her knowledge of the artists and pieces was quite comprehensive. We left the tour wanting more!

See Tate Modern with Matilda!!

dawad0015, Oct 2024
Matilda was a fantastic guide. We leaned a lot about modern art history. She showed us so many pieces of art and provided context around each piece. Great perspective!!

Jake is phenomenal!

Sara_S, Aug 2024
I’d give this experience ten stars if I could. Jake was fantastic. Not only did he share his knowledge of art history (which was expansive) but he shared a great deal of British and London history. He was fantastic!

Best guide ever

noel_s, Jul 2024
Sasha our guide was incredible. A wonderful introduction to Modern Art . Highly recommend his tour. The modern Tate was amazing

Awesome tour of an awesome museum!

Mark_H, Jun 2024
The Tate modern tour was spectacular! In particular Matilda was such an awesome tour guide. She had so much knowledge of the art and artists and communicated different types of interpretation of many of the pieces. I was really impressed with her knowledge and it made the tour so interesting!

Our Tour Guide Matilda was superb!

Eduardo_M, May 2024
We were very fortunate to have Matilda as our guide, who we highly recommend! The depth of Matilda’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the Tour both memorable and exiting. The Tour was superb!!

Highly recommend tour of Tate Modern

karen_D, May 2024
Amazing experience with our guide, Ellie! Knowledgeable and friendly, Ellie is an art historian - deeply knowledgeable about the Tate Modern collection. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with her at the museum. Definitely recommend!!

The exceptional Tate Modern tour

lisa_g, May 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed the Tate modern and what made it most memorable was our guide Becky who was so knowledgeable great personality and made the experience The museum itself a piece of art and she introduced us to amazing pieces and gave us an insight in experiencing art with an open mind Highly recommend this tour and our guide Becky

Modern art journey

mike_l, Nov 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable and details in her explanation during the whole 2 hours of our journey thru modern art from post impressionism in Tate modern

Becky Made Modern Art Come Alive!

Debra_H, Oct 2023
My husband tags along to modern art museums because I like to go. He doesn't necessarily like it. THIS TIME WAS DIFFERENT! Becky's knowledge & style of interacting with us about the paintings made all the difference. I loved it & my husband enjoyed it! Giving us insight into the artist & the phases the artists were going through was incredibly interesting or even the possible intent. We talked about our tour for hours afterwards & still have conversations about what a great experience.

Beyond Amazing!

KATHY_G, Aug 2023
Eleisha was simply delightful in every possible way! Besides her sunny disposition, she is extremely articulate and knowledgeable. Anyone who attends her tour will surely be enriched by her expertise. We highly recommend any tour she leads. Even if it’s a subject you might not necessarily choose, I would venture she’d make anyone a fan of it after she guides the tour. And, her passion for her subject is infectious! Thank you, Eleisha!

Fantastic Tour of Tate Modern

Rebecca_H, Aug 2023
Matilda was absolutely fantastic! She has a strong command of all the major works at the Tate Modern as asks excellent questions to get the viewers to think deeper about contemporary art. She was very engaging!

Becky is the Best- MUST DO THIS TOUR

Joyce_K, Apr 2023
My daughter (an art history minor in NYC) and I cannot imagine having gone through the Tate Modern without Becky.She was so knowledgable and thoughtful in how she curated her tour of the Tate in a manner to engage us with the art she had carefully selected and constantly assessing how much more we would be able to take in without underestimating our interest in what she had to share with us. She let us think what we wanted to think and shared her thoughts. She dialogued with us meaningfully leaving us with a most full and satisfying experience at the Tate. I only wish we had done this tour with her prior to our self guided tour of the British Museum. We are grateful to have matched with her and been given the best experience we could ask for at the Tate.

Wonderful tour of the Tate

Jon_W, Apr 2023
Matilda is extremely knowledgeable and brought the art to life providing us historical perspectives we would not have had on our own. She was terrific.

This is the Tate Museum tourz

Mari_G, Apr 2023
Matilda was very knowledgeable and super nice! A small group of 6 people, we went through exhibits of a very varied selection of paintings, sculptures, photography, installations and mixed media. The museum is big and it’s absolutely a great idea to get your own guide, even if you are an Arts Major like myself. There is just so much to see and so little time. Someone like Matilda, makes the visit more concise and time efficient. The tour lasted more than 2.5 hours. Great value!!

Educational and inspiring

Martin_G, Aug 2022
Museum has an amazing collection of modern Art organized helpfully. Our tour guide Ellie was a University trained art historian who was exceptional in every way. She not only enhanced our appreciation and understanding of the art, but put engaged with us in a personal and inspiring manner. Would heartily recommend her without hesitation. By the end of the tour we felt she had become a kind acquaintance.

A Fabulous Introduction to the Tate and Modern Art

Anonymous, Apr 2022
What a wonderful tour! The Tate is huge, and Becky, our guide, made it doable. She took us through each gallery while providing the background of each period of modern art. She would then show us something that brought her explanations to life. We went with 2 young adult children and 2 parents and we all learned a lot without being overwhelmed. Highly recommend!

Superb experience. Go.

Bill_G, Apr 2022
Becky was fantastic. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Expertly curated individual pieces selected for the day

Book this tour!

Juan_L, Apr 2022
An amazing experience. So far the highlight of my trip. Our guide was beyond knowledgeable. I learned so much about modern art. I highly recommend this tour. It was an overly a delightful experience.
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