Book National Gallery Guided Tours

The National Gallery London has two entrances. The main free Gallery entrance is the Portico and the other with step-free access is the Getty Entrance. All entrance doors have walk-through metal detectors.

Portico Entrance

This entrance is at the center of the Gallery overlooking Trafalgar Square. 

Getty Entrance

The Getty Entrance is on the east side of Trafalgar Square and is for visitors with exhibition tickets, visitors with mobility access requirements, and pre-booked groups. It has step-free access. 

• Souvenir shops
• Cloakroom (Bags up to 56 x 25 x 45 cm. Wheeled luggage, cabin bags, and suitcases are not allowed.)
• Toilets
• Baby changing facilities
• Free Wi-Fi
• First aid rooms

• British Sign Language-interpreted talks on paintings
• Art sessions for blind and partially sighted visitors
• Step-free entrance
• Manual wheelchairs and rollators available (At Getty Entrance)
• Elevator access (At Getty Entrance)
• Disabled and ambulant toilets (Near the Portico Entrance)
• Subtitles and large-type transcripts on films
• Hearing loops
• Live speech-to-text captioning

• Bags are checked upon arrival, so please allow extra time for security checks.
• Do not cross the barriers, touch paintings or frames, or point torches or lasers on the paintings.
• Do not consume food and drinks in the galleries. There are designated areas for it.
• You can take photos and videos in the gallery but not in the exhibition areas unless stated otherwise.
• Lighting, flash, selfie sticks, and tripods are prohibited on the premises.
• Pets, other than assistance animals, are not allowed.

• Ochre: A cocktail bar and restaurant offering modern European cooking. Try the Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine, Warm Winter Salad, and Stuffed Tamworth Pork.
  (Located next to the Getty Entrance and open every day from 11am to 6pm from Sunday to Wednesday and 11am to 11pm from Thursday to Saturday.)
• Muriel's Kitchen: Self-serve cafe with a variety of European and British dishes, from seasonal salads and quiches to hot meals alongside cakes and patisseries. The goat cheese, red pepper and spinach quiche and the beef lasagne are must-tries.
  (Located near the Getty Entrance and open daily from 11am to 5:45pm and from 11am to 8:45pm on Friday.)
• Espresso Bar by Muriel's: Stop by for coffee, cakes, and light refreshments, including sandwiches, quiche, and patisseries, as well as freshly pressed juices and artisan barista coffee.
  (Located near the Annenberg Court and open every day from 10am to 5:45pm)

Budget hotels: Z Hotels, hub by Premier Inn, CitySpace, Strand Palace

Mid-range hotels: The Clermont London, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, The Grand, Henrietta Hotel

Luxury hotels: The Trafalgar St. James London, The Londoner, Haymarket Hotel, Hotel Cafe Royal

• Churchill War Rooms (1.1km): Dive into London's wartime past at the Churchill War Rooms! Step back in time and explore the underground headquarters where Winston Churchill and his crew worked during World War II.
• Buckingham Palace (1.4km): The King's official residence, dripping with history and majesty, is a key British landmark, not just for the monarchy but for all of England. Explore the State Rooms, the Royal Mews, and the King's Gallery in this neoclassical landmark.
• London Dungeon (2.4km): At the London Dungeon, you'll learn about Britain's dark past. Located on the south side of the River Thames, this place is perfect for thrill-seekers who like a good scare. Walk the terrifying streets of London's past and meet some of Britain's most notorious characters, from Jack the Ripper to Sweeney Todd.
• Thames River Cruises: Cruise down the Thames, snaking its way right through the center of the city, and see London like never before! It's the perfect way to relax, sightsee, and get a feel for the city as you whizz past the Big Ben and the London Eye.