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Private Tours


Private Tour at Tate Britain © Tate Photography
Tate © Tate Photography

A private tour is an excellent way to get the most out of a visit to Tate Britain. There are many tours and packages to choose from.

Our Private Tours highlight key works from the permanent collection of British Art from 1500 to the present day.  Choose from our selection of tours or arrange a tailor made tour to suit the specific needs of your group.


Choose one of the following tours:


The cost of these tours is £9 per person, with a minimum charge of £135.  All tours are available in other languages at a cost of £14 per person, with a minimum charge of £210 (subject to availability).
These tours last for 1 hour.

Tailor made tours


Tailor made tours (including foreign language tours) cost £14 per person, with a minimum charge £210, and last for 90 minutes.

Maximum group size is 25 per tour; larger groups can be accommodated although a surcharge may apply for additional tour guides.

Tours are available during gallery opening hours and last for one hour.
Group leader goes free for groups of over 15 people. Please book at least two weeks in advance.

There is a £50 surcharge for tours or slide lectures taking place on a Bank holiday.

Tate Britain © Matt Stuart
Tate Britain © Matt Stuart
Gift Tours for Two

If you are stuck for an idea for a present why not buy a private tour for two with a Tate Guide?

Daytime tour - £100

In addition to your tour why not stay and enjoy a fantastic meal for two at the Rex Whistler Restaurant

Tour for Two and Champagne Lunch
3 course (choice of 3 starters, mains & desserts taken from the a la carte menu)
Glass of champagne on arrival
Tea & Coffee
Service Charge included
£180

Tour for two with Afternoon Tea
A selection of finger sandwiches and homemade desserts £120

Gift Tours last for one hour. Choose from a highlights tour of Tate Britain or a theme of your choice.

If you would like to purchase a gift tour please fill out the Online Enquiry form or call Tate Tours on 020 7887 4946, alternatively e-mail tour.bookings@tate.org.uk

Meal Packages

Make the most of your group visit to Tate Britain by adding a meal in the Tate Restaurant. The imaginative menus are complemented by a celebrated and well-priced wine list. Sit back and soak up the atmosphere surrounded by the specially-commissioned, Rex Whistler mural The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats.

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Tate To Tate Tours

Tate Boat
Tate Boat © Tate

Enjoy both Tate galleries in London and a trip on the new Tate Boat for just £20.00* per person, minimum of 15 people. Begin your day at Tate Britain with a highlights tour of the permanent collection and learn some of the fascinating stories behind the works on display. Then take a trip along the Thames and find out more about the exciting collection of art at Tate Modern.

* Foreign Language Tour rate of £30.00.


This new inclusive package is the perfect day out for groups.

To check availability or to book a Private Tour call Tate Tours on 020 7887 4946 or e-mail tour.bookings@tate.org.uk.

The Tate boat service, operated by Thames Clippers, is a state-of-the art 220 seat catamaran with specially commissioned exterior and interior designs by leading artist Damien Hirst. The boat is sponsored by St James Homes, a property developer.

Special Tours

Tate Britain © Richard Eaton
Tate Britain © Richard Eaton

The tours are for groups of up to 25 people per guide.
Tours are available from Monday- Sunday and begin at 09.00.
Prices start from £1000 + VAT.
To check availability or to book call Tate Tours on 020 7887 4946 or e-mail tour.bookings@tate.org.uk.

See also Gallery Tours & Groups at Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives
and the Tate-wide Events & Education directory.

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