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Tate Britain – Gallery Discovery Tour

Journey through the Tate Britain’s most famous artworks.

Normal price: up to
£20.00
Tate Britain's exterior
Tate Britain's interior


What you'll do

Explore the Tate Britain collections with an expert on hand on one of their exciting new Discovery Tours.  

This one-hour tour will take you on a journey of the main collections at Tate Britain. Collections include topics such as Exiles and Dynasties 1545–1640 and No Such Thing as Society 1980–1990. 

Encompassing works of art from Pre-Raphaelite and Tudor portraits to dynamic modern and contemporary sculptures, this tour ensures visitors will explore 'must-see' artworks and displays at this iconic London gallery.  

Famous works at the Tate Britain include Ophelia by John Everett Millais and Dreams Have No Titles by Zineb Sedira. 

Every Discovery Tour is unique. Run by passionate volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, you never know what you might learn or which artist’s story you might hear about. 

The tours delve into specialist interests and provide fascinating insights beyond the descriptions on the gallery walls.  

Discovery Tours are ideal for visitors who are pressed for time but want to fully appreciate the gallery’s highlights. 

The Tate Britain displays the national collection of British and international art from 1500 onwards. 

Tate Britain – Gallery Discovery Tour highlights

Learn more about the artists behind the paintings

Gain a deeper understanding into the artists’ life, work, and inspirations.

Led by a specialist volunteer 

Hear from members of the Tate Britain community - every tour is different! 

Maximise your time at the Tate Britain 

 

A guided tour is perfect for those with limited time to spend at the gallery. 


What's included

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    One-hour guided tour of the main collections of the Tate Britain 

     

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    Knowledgeable volunteer guide 



How to get there

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Millbank

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St Paul's

Operating hours

Thursdays only

Tours depart: 11.30AM 

Closings & holidays

24th, 25th, 26th December. No Discovery Tours on bank holidays 

Find out more

For more information, visit the Tate Britain's website.  

[email protected]

Tate.org.uk

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