Groups

You can book to visit the Gallery as a self-led group.

Please follow our group guidelines in the document below to arrange your visit.

Download the group guidelines

You can book groups up to ten people through the link below, or call our Contact Centre on 020 7306 0055 for larger groups.

Book Gallery free entry

Book for exhibitions:
To book group tickets for our exhibitions, please call our Contact Centre on 020 7306 0055.

Please contact us for more information:
[email protected]
+44 (0)20 7306 0055 (lines open 10.00-18.00 Monday to Sunday)

We welcome groups to the National Portrait Gallery and offer an exclusive, expert-led programme of specialist tours that enable your group to see the treasures of the Gallery and enjoy a rich and engaging experience. Learn more about British history and art with expert historians and artists who will lead your group around our new building, providing behind-the-scenes insights. Our Group Tours programme includes Gallery Tours and Exhibition Lectures. If you are interested in bringing your group to visit the Gallery and would like to book a tour, do not hesitate to contact us either at [email protected] or by calling 020 7306 0055.

Group Tour: Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery

Whether visiting for the first or fiftieth time, learn more about the National Portrait Gallery and the works in our Collection with an expert guide, as they lead you through galleries that span six centuries of portraiture. From global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes, hear stories and behind-the-scenes details about the sitters who feature in the world’s largest collection of portraits.

Weekdays, 11.00-16.00
£22 per person
1 hour

Terms and conditions

Highlights Tour

Please note, there is a minimum notice period of one month when booking a tour. Maximum group size is 30 people; we can accommodate larger groups with a talk in our lecture theatre and self-guided visit to the gallery. The minimum cost for any group is £225. If less than 28 days’ notice is given, a fee of 50% of the total cost applies for cancellation or non-attendance. Up to 28 days in advance, you may cancel or change the date of your visit with no charge. We require payment upfront for any group tours bookings. To ensure we can fulfil your requirements, we recommend booking as early as possible.

The Gallery has no car-parking facilities.

• Blue badge parking is available on Charing Cross Road.
• A public car park is 195 metres from the Orange Street entrance on the corner of Whitcomb Street and Orange Street.
• Coach set down and pick up between the Gallery entrances on Charing Cross Road.
• Taxi set down and pick up by between the Gallery entrances on Charing Cross Road.

Further information can be found on our Visit page.