National Gallery Italian Renaissance tour and Italian aperitivo
Attractions & guided tours

National Gallery Italian Renaissance tour and Italian aperitivo

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£45.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour introduces you to the splendour of the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery
  • You'll encounter masterpieces by Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and Piero della Francesca
  • There will be an opportunity to appreciate iconic works such as Da Vinci’s ‘The Virgin of the Rocks’
  • A traditional Italian aperitivo awaits you after the gallery visit
  • It's a feast for the senses with cured ham, capocollo, salami, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and sparkling wine
What to expect

Discover the splendour of the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery, a treasure trove of some of the world's most exquisite Italian Renaissance masterpieces. From devotional Christian panels to mythological wonders and timeless portraits, you'll encounter the works of artists who forever transformed Western painting. Among these luminaries are Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, and Titian.

Experience firsthand the innovation, beauty, and brilliance that defined an era through iconic works such as 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 expert-led tour, lasting approximately one hour, offers an intimate look at the masterpieces that shaped the course of art history.

After immersing yourself in the Italian Renaissance at the National Gallery, your journey continues just moments away at the Locatelli restaurant. Here, you are welcomed with a customary Italian aperitivo, a centuries-old ritual that fosters camaraderie. Savour a beautifully composed platter of cured ham, capocollo (Italian cured meat), salami and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, served generously to celebrate the craftsmanship of Italian producers. To accompany this feast for the senses, sip on a glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine, Italy’s answer to Champagne. Elegant, refined and subtly celebratory, it provides the ideal accompaniment to an afternoon spent reflecting on art.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Snacks
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Blue Badge guide
  • check Welcome drink
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Temporary exhibitions
Where

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, UK

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

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Any additional drinks can be purchased at an extra 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 the Locatelli restaurant for your aperitivo
  • The aperitivo includes a platter of prosciutto crudo (cured ham), capocollo (Italian cured meat), salami and aged Parmigiano Reggiano. To accompany it, a glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine (an alternative non- alcoholic drink can be offered to abstainers)
  • 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
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Provider
National Gallery
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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