Discover the charm and hidden gems of National Portrait Gallery with customized tours from mJm Travel. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your London tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
City Sightseeing London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.
We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24 or 48-hour ticket, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).
Duration: 60 to 150 minutes.
We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24 or 48-hour ticket, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).
Duration: 60 to 150 minutes.
London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise
Discover all of London's top attractions and landmarks on the Must See London tour. With the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the stops, you can explore each destination in more depth. The open-top deck offers the best views of the city, allowing you to plan your itinerary with ease. You'll see iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and St Paul's Cathedral, among others.
Complete your London experience with a Thames river cruise that takes you from Westminster to Tower Pier. Whether you choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, you'll have the time to explore the famous sights, take a relaxing walk in one of London's parks, and visit charming neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. Your pass is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first validation, allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you want during that period.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.
Complete your London experience with a Thames river cruise that takes you from Westminster to Tower Pier. Whether you choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, you'll have the time to explore the famous sights, take a relaxing walk in one of London's parks, and visit charming neighborhoods like Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Brick Lane. Your pass is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first validation, allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you want during that period.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.
London Tootbus Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Explore London's biggest sights in 24-48 hours or 72 hours with the London Discovery Tour from Tootbus.
Embark on a tour aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus and enjoy stunning views of iconic capital landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James's Palace and other symbols of London.
Hop off at the stop of your choice to explore each site in more depth. Visit the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace or climb the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.
Audio commentary will guide you throughout the tour and give you directions to move easily from one site to another. If you are traveling with children, take advantage of the commentary specially designed for children.
Download the Tootbus app to get around easily, find stops, follow buses in real time.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.
Embark on a tour aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus and enjoy stunning views of iconic capital landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James's Palace and other symbols of London.
Hop off at the stop of your choice to explore each site in more depth. Visit the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace or climb the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.
Audio commentary will guide you throughout the tour and give you directions to move easily from one site to another. If you are traveling with children, take advantage of the commentary specially designed for children.
Download the Tootbus app to get around easily, find stops, follow buses in real time.
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.
London Royal Parks Bike Tour including Hyde Park
Take the London Royal Parks Bike Tour and visit London's royal palaces, beautiful park's and the city's most spectacular landmarks by bicycle! This half-day bike tour is a fun, educational and active way to tour London and the beautiful Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James's Park.
Enjoy cycling around London's Hyde Park and see the famous sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey as well as the royal landmarks of Buckingham Palace, Prince Albert's Memorial.
Tours are taken on state of the art California 'beach cruiser' bicycles that are named after famous British personalities. Will you choose Winston Churchill, William Wallace or even David Beckham?!
Duration: 4 hours.
Enjoy cycling around London's Hyde Park and see the famous sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey as well as the royal landmarks of Buckingham Palace, Prince Albert's Memorial.
Tours are taken on state of the art California 'beach cruiser' bicycles that are named after famous British personalities. Will you choose Winston Churchill, William Wallace or even David Beckham?!
Duration: 4 hours.
National Portrait Gallery Tour
The gallery will be closed from mid-2020 to (planned) spring 2023 for a major refurbishment. During this time, parts of the collection will be displayed around the UK in a series of exhibitions and collaborations, with other international loan exhibitions.
This is a three-hour tour with an expert tour guide. Virtually hidden away behind the National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people for over four hundred years opening in 1856 where its first acquisition was possibly the oldest portrait of William Shakespeare. Find out more about the people who shaped Britain: meet Henry VIII and discover the fate of each of his six wives and Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, who won and lost power under him. We then visit the court of Queen Elizabeth I, and her favourite men Raleigh and Drake who plundered the Spanish and created England's first colonies.
Duration: 3 hours.
This is a three-hour tour with an expert tour guide. Virtually hidden away behind the National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people for over four hundred years opening in 1856 where its first acquisition was possibly the oldest portrait of William Shakespeare. Find out more about the people who shaped Britain: meet Henry VIII and discover the fate of each of his six wives and Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, who won and lost power under him. We then visit the court of Queen Elizabeth I, and her favourite men Raleigh and Drake who plundered the Spanish and created England's first colonies.
Duration: 3 hours.
National Portrait Gallery London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour
Explore the world’s greatest collection of Historic Portraits from the last 600 years, arranged in one of London’s finest museum buildings. Your personal guide will tell you about the celebrated people portrayed in the paintings and sculptures, their history and about how the collection has been formed. Since this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, and feel free to ask as many questions of your guide as you like.
• Tour The National Portrait Gallery with a private guide.
• This tour lasts three hours, which will give you plenty of time to see the gallery’s collections.
• Easily meet your guide at The Main Entrance.
• Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests.
We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided visits to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining and informative. We enjoy sharing our experience of the collections and our knowledge of the works of art, making your visit very special and memorable.
Duration: 3 hours.
• Tour The National Portrait Gallery with a private guide.
• This tour lasts three hours, which will give you plenty of time to see the gallery’s collections.
• Easily meet your guide at The Main Entrance.
• Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests.
We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided visits to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining and informative. We enjoy sharing our experience of the collections and our knowledge of the works of art, making your visit very special and memorable.
Duration: 3 hours.
London Private Layover Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests
Why waste time cooped up in the airport when you can venture into the streets of London for a personalized adventure in the city with one of our hosts. Use your layover gap in the best way possible and go discover some of the city’s most popular attractions with a local host. Tailored to fit your time, budget and interests, you could squeeze in some last-minute sightseeing. Take in the wonders of Westminster, the London Eye and Trafalgar Square, or explore markets, unique boutiques and restaurants.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Duration: 6 to 10 hours.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Duration: 6 to 10 hours.
Private Tour : 3 Amazing London Art Galleries 1 tour 1 guide
Private Tour: 3 London Art Galleries
We start at the National Gallery :
We will explore several paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. I will outline the history, the meaning and the story behind some of the worlds best known paintings by world famous painters
We then move on to the National Portrait Gallery :
The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces from the late Middle Ages to the present day. You will see works by artists such as Holbein to Hockney, the British Monarchy is on display here
Our last gallery is the Tate Modern :
Britain's national museum of modern & contemporary art from around the world. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building & we will see amazing works by artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol & Bourgeois
Duration: 3 hours.
We start at the National Gallery :
We will explore several paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. I will outline the history, the meaning and the story behind some of the worlds best known paintings by world famous painters
We then move on to the National Portrait Gallery :
The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces from the late Middle Ages to the present day. You will see works by artists such as Holbein to Hockney, the British Monarchy is on display here
Our last gallery is the Tate Modern :
Britain's national museum of modern & contemporary art from around the world. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building & we will see amazing works by artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol & Bourgeois
Duration: 3 hours.
Private 4-Hour Guided Tour In the Footsteps of Jane Austen in London
A Private Tour dedicated to Jane Austen's places in London.
London can be defined as an "imagined" city.
Many times and in different eras it has been the scene of stories and novels by great authors.
Our Jane is no exception, living London in all its splendor and setting various scenes from her novels there.
You will discover a part of Jane unknown to the most,
Duration: 4 hours.
London can be defined as an "imagined" city.
Many times and in different eras it has been the scene of stories and novels by great authors.
Our Jane is no exception, living London in all its splendor and setting various scenes from her novels there.
You will discover a part of Jane unknown to the most,
Duration: 4 hours.
James Bond Filming Locations: Private Tour in a London Taxi
London without espionage is like tea without cake. Deceit woven in political conspiracies, thrilling car chases, gadget workshops spewing crazy innovations and double agents with looks to kill. So if you're a die-hard fan of Ian Fleming, this tour's “For Your Eyes Only”.
Ride the mean streets of London and be part of a glorious 55-year legacy of spy thrillers. Relive your favourite spy flicks and their lead characters with an accredited London Private Driver Guide who's a pro at the 007 theme.
Your mission ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, should you choose to accept, is to step into the shoes of Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan and Craig with your very own Special Agent. Snoop in on many mystery locations with fact-filled commentary and stand-up presentations. Prowl around the real-life world of secret service on Westminster, Whitehall, Downing St, National Gallery. Get closer to the fictional legend that is James Bond. Play out your fantasy because “You Only Live Once”..
Duration: 4 hours.
Ride the mean streets of London and be part of a glorious 55-year legacy of spy thrillers. Relive your favourite spy flicks and their lead characters with an accredited London Private Driver Guide who's a pro at the 007 theme.
Your mission ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, should you choose to accept, is to step into the shoes of Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan and Craig with your very own Special Agent. Snoop in on many mystery locations with fact-filled commentary and stand-up presentations. Prowl around the real-life world of secret service on Westminster, Whitehall, Downing St, National Gallery. Get closer to the fictional legend that is James Bond. Play out your fantasy because “You Only Live Once”..
Duration: 4 hours.
The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden
Go behind the scenes of quaint Covent Garden, London’s theatre district in the heart of London. Discover its secret alleyways, courtyards, and winding, boutique-lined streets with your fun, local guide. See Covent Garden’s famous covered market, theatres, and churches and hear fascinating stories of those who lived and performed here. Stop in along the way for sweet treat refreshments to tantalise the taste buds before finishing with a refreshing drink in a Victorian pub.
If light-filled squares, cobbled streets, quiet gardens and delightful boutiques are what you look for in a city, then you will love Covent Garden - home to London’s creatives, from world-class actors and ballet dancers to musicians, fashion designers and street performers. Share in the wonder of this lively theatreland district in the centre of London on a walking tour of the area’s most interesting spots and best kept secrets with a fun, local guide.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
If light-filled squares, cobbled streets, quiet gardens and delightful boutiques are what you look for in a city, then you will love Covent Garden - home to London’s creatives, from world-class actors and ballet dancers to musicians, fashion designers and street performers. Share in the wonder of this lively theatreland district in the centre of London on a walking tour of the area’s most interesting spots and best kept secrets with a fun, local guide.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
London Discovery by Day and by Night Hop-On Hop-off Tours
Discover the British capital by day and by night and enjoy unbeatable views of London’s top attractions and landmarks with the London Discovery + London by Night bus tour.
Start your day by hopping on at any of our bus stops. With over 40 stops dotted around 3 routes, you are sure to find a convenient stop close to where you are staying. Once on board, our sightseeing tours will take you around Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Kensington Palace… to name just a few! Get your cameras at the ready, the views from the top deck are breathtaking.
Once the evening comes, meet us at our Coventry Street bus stop and hop on the London by Night tour. During this 90-minute bus tour, you will fall more in love with London as the most iconic landmarks put on their glittering outfits.
This is the perfect start to your night in London!
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.
Start your day by hopping on at any of our bus stops. With over 40 stops dotted around 3 routes, you are sure to find a convenient stop close to where you are staying. Once on board, our sightseeing tours will take you around Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Kensington Palace… to name just a few! Get your cameras at the ready, the views from the top deck are breathtaking.
Once the evening comes, meet us at our Coventry Street bus stop and hop on the London by Night tour. During this 90-minute bus tour, you will fall more in love with London as the most iconic landmarks put on their glittering outfits.
This is the perfect start to your night in London!
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.
Visit the 3 Best London Art Galleries with a Fun Local Guide!
Visit the 3 Best London Art Galleries with a Fun Local Guide!
We start at the National Gallery :
We will explore several paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir, and Van Gogh. I will outline the history, the meaning, and the story behind some of the world's best-known paintings by world-famous painters.
We then move on to the National Portrait Gallery :
The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day. You will see works by artists such as Holbein to Hockney. The British Monarchy is on display here.
Our last gallery is the Tate Modern :
Britain’s national museum of modern & contemporary art from around the world. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building & we will see amazing works by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol & Bourgeois.
Duration: 3 hours.
We start at the National Gallery :
We will explore several paintings by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir, and Van Gogh. I will outline the history, the meaning, and the story behind some of the world's best-known paintings by world-famous painters.
We then move on to the National Portrait Gallery :
The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day. You will see works by artists such as Holbein to Hockney. The British Monarchy is on display here.
Our last gallery is the Tate Modern :
Britain’s national museum of modern & contemporary art from around the world. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building & we will see amazing works by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol & Bourgeois.
Duration: 3 hours.
National Portrait Gallery - Rogues and Rebels - Semi Private Tour
Our National Gallery Rogues and Rebels tour delves into the lives of political revolutionaries, outspoken writers, daring suffragettes and trailblazing reformers. Discover the stories behind the faces that refused to bow to convention.
Join us for an inspiring exploration of the individuals who broke the rules, shook the establishment, and left a mark on British history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the people who dared to dream differently, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rebels who shaped the nation we know today.
Duration: 2 hours.
Join us for an inspiring exploration of the individuals who broke the rules, shook the establishment, and left a mark on British history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the people who dared to dream differently, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rebels who shaped the nation we know today.
Duration: 2 hours.
3 London Art Galleries with Private Local Guide - Tate Modern & National Gallery
Dive into the creative life of London on our private art tour. Be entertained by the stories behind the wonderful masterpieces and hear about modern artists as you follow our local expert guide. Discover the impressive works of well-known artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, da Vinci at the National Gallery.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the significant persons’ paintings at the National Portrait Gallery. Feel the tug of modern and contemporary art at Tate Modern. As your guide will be right beside you, you don’t have to seek help from someone, all you have to do is ask, and you’ll get the answer.
• Get to your meeting point by any transportation
• Choose the time of the day, which would be good for you: morning or afternoon
• You won’t be left wondering: just ask your host about anything you’d like to know
• All three galleries are accessible for the tourists on a wheelchair
Duration: 5 hours.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the significant persons’ paintings at the National Portrait Gallery. Feel the tug of modern and contemporary art at Tate Modern. As your guide will be right beside you, you don’t have to seek help from someone, all you have to do is ask, and you’ll get the answer.
• Get to your meeting point by any transportation
• Choose the time of the day, which would be good for you: morning or afternoon
• You won’t be left wondering: just ask your host about anything you’d like to know
• All three galleries are accessible for the tourists on a wheelchair
Duration: 5 hours.
London's Femme Fatales : the power of sex and beauty
Don’t believe if one tells you that people were moralists few centuries ago. That’s an absolute lie! You will hear infamous stories about 18th century sex-tourists and explore the most influential mistresses and lovers!
Highlights
• See where was the favourite brothel of George IV
• Explore the red light district of 18th century
• Hear stories about the most celebrated royal mistress Nell Gwynn
• Learn about the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I who was not a virgin!
• Discover where Casanova stayed on his visit to London
It is a family-friendly activity for anyone who is 16 and over
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Highlights
• See where was the favourite brothel of George IV
• Explore the red light district of 18th century
• Hear stories about the most celebrated royal mistress Nell Gwynn
• Learn about the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth I who was not a virgin!
• Discover where Casanova stayed on his visit to London
It is a family-friendly activity for anyone who is 16 and over
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Rogues and Rebels Private Tour in National Portrait Gallery
Our Rogues and Rebels of the National Portrait Gallery tour delves into the lives of political revolutionaries, outspoken writers, daring suffragettes and trailblazing reformers. Discover the stories behind the faces that refused to bow to convention.
Join us for an inspiring exploration of the individuals who broke the rules, shook the establishment, and left a mark on British history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the people who dared to dream differently, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rebels who shaped the nation we know today.
Duration: 2 hours.
Join us for an inspiring exploration of the individuals who broke the rules, shook the establishment, and left a mark on British history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the people who dared to dream differently, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rebels who shaped the nation we know today.
Duration: 2 hours.
500 Years of Love : Love Stories at the National Gallery
Learn about the most inspiring love stories in British history
Highlights
* Learn why Frankenstein is a love story
* Discover the passionate relationship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
* The scandalous love story of Lady Hamilton and Admiral Nelson
* Learn about the favourites of 'The Virgin Queen' Elizabeth I and her sex life
Duration: 2 hours.
Highlights
* Learn why Frankenstein is a love story
* Discover the passionate relationship of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
* The scandalous love story of Lady Hamilton and Admiral Nelson
* Learn about the favourites of 'The Virgin Queen' Elizabeth I and her sex life
Duration: 2 hours.
4-Hour Private Guided Tour of London on a Classic Itinerary
The guide will accompany you to discover the Royal London, the classic and most sought-after one;
He will tell you the history of the beauties you will meet and the anecdotes related to the events of the Royal Family, from the past centuries to the present day.
Together you will make an itinerary that will allow you to get to know this part of the city in the best way.
The Guide will convey the most beautiful emotions that only a city like London can offer;
Duration: 4 hours.
He will tell you the history of the beauties you will meet and the anecdotes related to the events of the Royal Family, from the past centuries to the present day.
Together you will make an itinerary that will allow you to get to know this part of the city in the best way.
The Guide will convey the most beautiful emotions that only a city like London can offer;
Duration: 4 hours.