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National Gallery Italian Renaissance tour with late Italian lunch

Discover the splendour of the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery, home to an exquisite collection of Italian Renaissance masterpieces. From devotional Christian panels to mythological wonders and timeless portraits, you will embark on a journey through the golden age of Italian art. Encounter the works of legendary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, and Titian who forever transformed Western painting.

Witness firsthand the innovation, beauty and brilliance that defined an era with iconic pieces like Da Vinci’s ‘The Virgin of the Rocks’, Titian’s ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’, Raphael’s ‘Portrait of Pope Julius II’, and Michelangelo’s ‘The Entombment’. This guided tour offers an intimate encounter with these masterpieces that have shaped the course of art history.

Your Renaissance exploration doesn’t end at the gallery. After your enlightening tour, join the team at Locatelli restaurant for a relaxed late lunch. This experience provides an opportunity to reflect, reconnect and further delve into Italian culture through its rich culinary tradition. The carefully curated set menu is served with care, celebrating the spirit of Italy: seasonal, elegant and deeply rooted in craftsmanship.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: London
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Official reseller
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Meal included
Subject expert guide
e-Voucher
Wheelchair access

Why you’ll love this…

  • The tour introduces you to the splendour of the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery
  • You'll encounter works of legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and more
  • There will be an encounter with iconic pieces such as Da Vinci’s ‘The Virgin of the Rocks’
  • A relaxed late lunch at an Italian restaurant follows your enlightening gallery tour
  • This is an opportunity to delve into Italian culture through its rich culinary tradition

Important to know

Not allowed:

  • Participants under 18 years
  • Large bags

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • One glass of Prosecco is included with lunch. Any additional foods and drinks can be purchased with an additional charge (optional)

Know in advance:

  • The tour starts at the selected time slot in the calendar and lasts for one hour
  • After the tour, head to Locatelli for your late lunch which includes a two-course or three-course set menu (depending on your ticket selection) with a glass of Prosecco
  • Vegetarian and Vegan options are available
  • Any allergies or special dietary requirements need to be communicated in advance by contacting the local operator via email. You'll find their email address for contact on your voucher after booking

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Lunch
  • Guided tour
  • Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Welcome drink
  • Skip-the-line ticket

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Temporary exhibitions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, UK

Meeting point:

Go to the Sainsbury Wing entrance of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square (WC2N 5DN) and pass through security. In the foyer (Ground Floor, Level 0), meet your guide at the tour meeting point on the right by the staircase. Your guide will be wearing a National Gallery Official Tour Guide yellow badge. After the tour, head to the Locatelli restaurant on Floor 1 of the Sainsbury Wing.

Provider

National Gallery