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Private tour in London Jeremy J

National Gallery Highlights Tour: 12 Iconic Paintings

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Jeremy J.

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Fun-packed tours with yours truly! I'm an official City Of London Badge Guide. I give regular indoor tours of the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum and Churchill War Rooms. Outdoors, I give regular city highlights tours, passing must-see sites such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. I also give bespoke tours throughout London for private clients. I have taken birthday groups on fun-packed historical tours, led staff excursions for the management of Bloomberg and Generali, and even got hired as the expert history guide for a Hollywood actor during his stay in London. I am also a prolific writer and a cheeky magician! - Official City of London Green Badge Guide - Member of the Institute of Tour Guiding - First Class Honours in Social Anthropology I do not drive. London is a great city to explore by tube, bus and on foot, but if for whatever reason you require a guide with a vehicle then please message elsewhere.

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Overview of your London tour

My grandmother used to bring me to the National Gallery as a child and say the following: "you have to be careful in here: see too many paintings and it's like eating too many chocolates!" In these 12 painting you'll get the right balance. After welcoming you with a smile outside the gallery, we start by awing at the architecture of the building itself, before stepping inside to discovery some of the world's most enchanting artworks. Expect stories of betrayal, love, miscommunication, kindness and absurdity. In other words, I will show you how these artworks hold up a mirror to us as humans!

Recent Reviews

Paul S.United States
May 2026

We were very lucky to find Jeremey on the Tours by Locals web-site. A group of seven met Jeremy in front of the National Gallery, who is very pleasant, prompt, knowledgeable, funny, and very genuine. We focused on 12 Iconic paintings, as the gallery is so large, and saw many others along the way. Jermey would describe in great detail, the work of art, and the story behind it. The tour is well planned and well worth the money, otherwise our group would have been scattered about, not really knowing what we were looking at, and would have skipped right over an important work. I would definitely recommend this tour with Jeremy as your guide

Len B.United States
April 2026

Excellent tour. Jeremy is very dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable. He made it a fun experience for us.

Deanne T.
August 2025

We took The National Gallery Tour with Jeremy. He did an outstanding job as a tour guide and I would not hesitate to book another tour with him. He went above and beyond for us, and it truly made for an unforgettable experience.

Dianne C.United States
September 2023

We'd book Jeremy again if we were to return to London.

Your London tour itinerary

The following artists will be included: - Leonardo Da Vinci, - Caravaggio - Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun - Vincent Van Gogh - Hans Holbein - JMW Turner - John Constable - Paul Delaroche - Diego Velázquez - Rembrandt - Joseph Wright of Derby - William Hogarth. Please note this tour can be customised. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Tickets included
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. The National Gallery has a charming gift shop, cafe and restaurant, a great place to go after the tour has finished.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Trafalgar Square, England, England, WC2N 4JJ, United Kingdom

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Other details
Tour categories
Museums
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1126855
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and those interested in Western European artwork. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore iconic paintings and connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the art world.

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